All Social Action articles
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OpinionCreating places of sanctuary is a biblical concept. It's time for the Church to step up
This refugee week, Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal says now is the time for the UK Church to be a prophetic voice in expressing extravagant hospitality in the face of increasing hostility towards refugees
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Opinion
Elim is one of the fastest growing church movements in the UK. Here’s why
The vast majority of UK churches are declining, with Anglican, Catholic and Methodist churches facing extinction within the next 40 years. Elim’s Director of Ministry explains why they’re bucking the trend
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Real Life
‘Meeting the practical needs of Ukrainians is far easier than healing their emotional scars’
Over two million Ukranians have now crossed into neighbouring Poland. Christians there are meeting the practical needs of refugees and holding out hope to those fleeing war
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Opinion
The Ukraine crisis is bringing churches together in unity. God’s love is on display
As churches come together to bring practical help and pray for Ukraine, it a powerful demonstration of God’s love
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Opinion
‘We cannot just close our eyes and pray’ - a Christian response to the cost of living crisis
Jesus came to save souls, but he also fed people. We should do the same, says Tim Farron
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Opinion
Covid has changed how Christians are viewed, and that’s a good thing
The pandemic has shone a spotlight on churches and Christian charities working hard to be Christ’s hands and feet across the UK. Tim Farron says governments, and ordinary people, are noticing
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Interviews
Meet the Scottish church leader who wants to decriminalise drugs
Scotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe. The new Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rev Iain Greenshields, tells us that ending the criminalisation of drug possession could help solve the problem
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Opinion
Cricket matches and Christ: 3 lessons I’ve learnt from welcoming Afghan refugees
The church in Milton Keynes hit the headlines last weekend when they organised a cricket match to welcome refugees fleeing the Taliban. Minister Steve Woods reflects on what God has been teaching him
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Magazine Features
The Christian entrepreneur behind the UK’s favourite jam
It’s 150 years since William Hartley established a brand of jam that is still the market leader in the UK today
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Opinion
I’m pleased Marcus Rashford says his good works are inspired by his faith. But I still have questions
As Christians, doing good works is critical, but so is being clear about why we do them, says evangelist Ben Jack
