All UK Church articles
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ReviewsLinguistic diversity is God’s blueprint, not his curse
This book challenges the idea that linguistic diversity is a curse, arguing instead that God delights in speaking through many languages—affirming his truth while honouring our distinct cultural identities
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OpinionThe quiet revival has a gender problem
Young men are returning to church in surprising numbers, while young women are increasingly seeking spirituality elsewhere. Nay Dawson argues it’s time for the Church to rethink how it engages both hearts and minds
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News AnalysisWill Christian unity take a big leap forward in 2026?
As Premier Christian Radio and UCB join forces for a national day of prayer, and student ministries Fusion and UCCF reconcile after years of tension, a long prayed-for unity appears to be emerging in the UK Church. Is there more to come?
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Real Life‘How we built an AI translator to help everyone in your church hear the gospel’
Kingdom Code’s hackathon saw a room of Christian coders come together to tackle the language barrier isolating churchgoers whose first language isn’t English. Mike Ashelby tells the story behind the innovative AI translation tool they created
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OpinionThe way people are finding Jesus is changing. Discipleship needs to as well
Gen Z are finding Jesus, but are they finding a Church ready to help them grow in faith? Emma Fowle explores the clash of culture no one is talking about
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OpinionIs Islamic theology a key factor behind grooming gangs? My report lists 8 factors
A new report by Anglican priest and scholar Dr Mark Durie argues that grooming-gang activity across the UK isn’t connected to ethnicity but to Islamic theology.
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Magazine FeaturesChurch is overwhelming for many. Here’s how to help
Church should be a refuge – but for many, attending a Sunday service is tough. AJ Gomez investigates why some Christians find gathering together difficult, and what both leaders and individuals can do to help
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InterviewsArchbishop Ric Thorpe: ‘The Lord is preparing his church for revival’
The new Archbishop of Melbourne might be leaving the UK for warmer climes – but he is adamant that long-term decline in the Church of England is giving way to renewal
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OpinionFilling your calendar ≠ faithfulness. The Church won’t be blessed by leaders running on empty
Johnny Rivera explores why Christian leaders must learn to fill up before pouring out, moving from unsustainable ‘canal’ ministry that gives as soon as it gets, to life-giving ‘reservoir’ leadership that flows from overflow
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ReviewsThis book reveals how theology can enable abuse – and what the Church must do about it
Dr Selina Stone’s latest book tackles the uncomfortable connection between theological beliefs and abuse within evangelical Christianity, examining high-profile scandals and challenging commonly-held doctrines
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OpinionHello, I’m a Parish Priest. No, I’m not superman
It’s often impossible for church leaders to live up to the lofty expectations placed on them by their congregations, says Rev Jamie Sewell. Your local vicar can’t do it all
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News Analysis2,000 more churches could close within 5 years. Can Britain save its sacred spaces?
With 2,000 churches warning they may close within the next five years, heritage professionals and church leaders gathered at the Victoria and Albert Museum to confront the crisis facing Britain’s churches. AJ Gomez went along to find out their plan to address what some are calling a “national emergency”
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ReviewsWe live in a digital age. But stained glass windows still communicate the gospel - this book proves it
Historian Janet Gough’s richly illustrated survey of stained glass in English cathedral reveals how this ancient art form continues to communicate biblical truth, says our reviewer
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Magazine FeaturesA UK church has paid £100,000 to settle a sexual abuse case. Here is Claire's story
A UK church recently paid £100,000 to a woman who was sexually abused by her pastor and boss. Claire* shares her story exclusively with Premier Christianity – and challenges the Church to do better when confronted with the unthinkable
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Thank God it's MondayThe investment officer: 'Jesus inspires me to serve people, not just financial objectives'
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith from the frontline
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OpinionCome on Church, let’s prepare for harvest. Revival is coming
We’ve only seen the start of what God is planning to do, says Anne Calver. Now is the time to breathe through the birth pains, and give all it we’ve got
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OpinionIt’s time for us to reclaim our faith and our flag from the far right
The Unite the Kingdom protest exposed a dangerous fusion of Christian imagery and far‑right ideology, argues Guy Hewitt. The Church must urgently reclaim its message of love and justice, he says
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OpinionWhy giving away free Bibles is the Church’s most underrated evangelistic tool
Evangelistic books and tracts have their place, but don’t overlook your most powerful tool for sharing faith, says Bethan Lycett
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Magazine FeaturesThe seeds of 'quiet revival' were planted decades ago. Thank God we're now seeing the fruit
As Premier Christianity turns 60, past editor Dave Roberts takes a trip down memory lane to discover how and where the seeds of renewal were first planted
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Magazine FeaturesFrom Buzz to Premier Christianity: Celebrating 60 years of Christian journalism
As Premier Christianity turns 60, we look back over six decades of writing about real life faith in an ever-changing world
