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OpinionKing Charles III is being pictured without a crown. Could this have biblical significance?
It may appear to be an act of humility, but by choosing to be pictured without his crown, King Charles III is laying aside a scriptural symbol which ultimately points to God, says David Campanale
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Opinion'Not My King!' Why, as a Christian, I am willing to be arrested for opposing the monarchy
Symon Hill was arrested, handcuffed and put in a police van after interrupting the announcement of King Charles III in the centre of Oxford. He explains why as a Christian, he felt it necessary to intervene and make his voice heard
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Magazine FeaturesRemembering Her Majesty: 15 Christian leaders pay tribute
Christian leaders from across the UK share their fond memories of Queen Elizabeth II
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Magazine FeaturesWhy the Queen was Britain’s best evangelist
Much has been made of Queen Elizabeth II’s faith, but where did her strong trust in Jesus come from? Catherine Butcher explores the religious influences in the Queen’s life – from childhood to old age – and how they contributed to her becoming our nation’s most effective evangelist
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News AnalysisWill King Charles III defend the faith?
The Queen was perhaps the most visible – and admired – Christian in British public life. But how will her son’s faith influence his rule?
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OpinionLet’s pray the new Prince and Princess of Wales recognise the rich Christian heritage of our nation
The Prince and Princess of Wales are making their first visit to the nation since they were given the titles
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OpinionOfficial mourning for the Queen is over, but her family still need our prayers
When the funeral finishes, the toughest part of the bereavement journey is often only just starting. Here’s how churches can support those struggling with grief
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OpinionCould the Queen’s death bring revival?
Within two days, the UK had a new prime minister and a new king. As an era ends, George Pitcher is praying for winds of change to bring God’s reviving fire
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OpinionWhat the Church can learn from the constitutional monarchy
When symbolic and governmental power is contained in one person, it is ripe for abuse, says Chris Bright. Here’s what our scandal-hit megachurches could learn from the monarchy
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Opinion9 lessons from the most watched sermon ever
It was billed by some as the biggest evangelistic opportunity of a generation and, if it isn’t already the most-viewed sermon of all time, it’s likely to become so. But what lessons can we learn from Justin Welby’s preach?
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OpinionPreach it, Justin! How Welby nailed the 5 minute sermon
In a room full of the great and the good - those commonly viewed as the most important people on the planet - the Archbishop of Canterbury made a pointed statement that celebrated our equity of access to God’s grace, and challenged the watching millions to put their faith in Jesus Christ
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News AnalysisThe Queen’s funeral reminds us that even monarchs are under the dominion of Christ
As we say the final goodbye to our late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, Catherine Pepinster decodes the funeral service that Her Late Majesty personally planned
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OpinionJustin Welby: All who follow the Queen’s example can say, with her: ‘We will meet again’
Initial reactions from Christian leaders online suggest the Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, struck just the right chord with his short but sweet tribute to a Queen who served God and strove to point others to him. Here’s his sermon in full
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Magazine FeaturesThe day I took mum to meet the Queen
In reflecting on his trip to meet the Queen, Cole Moreton says he was inspired by Queen Elizabeth II's deeply held faith, and her desire to serve both her people and a higher power
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OpinionThe Queen’s funeral will be the greatest evangelistic opportunity in history. Let’s pray Justin Welby delivers
The most-watched funeral in the world will take place on Monday. Phil Knox says he’s praying the Archbishop of Canterbury’s message will be Jesus-centred
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Magazine FeaturesHow the Queen’s death is revealing ‘latent spirituality’ in the UK
As a nation mourns, deeply Christian longings are coming to the surface. Perhaps our country isn’t as secular as we’ve assumed, wonders Bishop Graham Tomlin
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OpinionDavid Coffey: My 3 memories of meeting the Queen
The Baptist minister recalls several meetings with the late Monarch
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OpinionAs the Queen’s funeral approaches, here’s why we need it
The function of the funeral is as vital to state as it is to the individual, says George Pitcher. Here’s how it helps us in our grief
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OpinionWhy it's healthy to look at the Queen’s coffin
It’s not strange to want to see a coffin; interacting with death physically is important, explains Lord Leslie Griffiths
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OpinionRob Parsons OBE: My meetings with the Queen
The founder of Care for the Family recalls his meetings with the late monarch
