All UK Church articles
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OpinionWe don’t go to scripture for laughs but maybe we should. Here are 4 of the Bible’s funniest moments
Have you ever laughed at the Bible? While Scripture isn’t primarily a comedic book, Max Avard says context reveals some genuinely hilarious moments. Here, he brings you four
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OpinionWhy Sarah Mullally wants to be the Archbishop of Compassion
With much anticipation surrounding how the new Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure will unfold, Andrew Atherstone suggests one thing can be expected from Sarah Mullally: a primacy defined by a steadfast commitment to compassion
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Magazine FeaturesOverdoses and tea: My 24 hours with the radical pastor caring for Britain’s forgotten streets
Needle exchanges, overdoses, rough sleepers and prayer. In Burnley, Pastor Mick Fleming runs a church unlike many others. AJ Gomez followed the addict turned pastor to witness what building a church for those on the margins really looks like
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Magazine FeaturesFrom ‘Oh Happy Day’ to ‘The Blessing’: The history of modern worship in 10 songs
Veteran record producer and friend to countless worship leaders, Les Moir shares the stories behind the songs which have shaped the faith of millions
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OpinionMake Christianity weird again
In striving to be ‘normal’, the Church has committed a grave missional error, says Tim Alford. If we want to reach a spiritually open generation, it’s time to make space for people to encounter God – even if it looks weird
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OpinionPeople come to church for all sorts of reasons. We must give them the reason to stay: Christ
Esther Walker’s account of attending church as a newcomer in The Times is no typical revival story. Drawn in by her son’s cricket superstitions and kept by an amusing vicar, Rev Peter Crumpler says her honest reflections offer vital lessons for how the Church reaches those outside its walls
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OpinionTradition is important. But the Church must adapt in order to survive
The desire to preserve the beauty and tradition of the Church is valid, says Rev Jamie Sewell, but beauty without purpose is just a museum
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ReviewsThis book explores why Black British Christians are leaving mainstream churches
A new book by E.P. Louis argues that many Black Christians are not rejecting God, but a form of Colonial Christianity they’re encountering in British churches
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ReviewsA warm and gracious book about evangelicals? How refreshing!
It’s time to confidently own the ‘evangelical’ label. That’s the argument of Good News People, a new book by Evangelical Alliance leaders Phil Knox and Gavin Calver. Our reviewer says it’s an important and timely title
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Magazine FeaturesThe battle for the parish: Inside the Church of England’s civil war
As evangelicals in the Church of England push for new churches to be planted while traditionalists rally to “save the parish”, the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury will need to grapple with questions of place, power and what it really means to be a local church in 21st-century England. Tim Wyatt reports
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OpinionRupert Lowe says Britain is a Christian country. Is it?
The Restore Party has been inaugurated with a pledge to keep Britain Christian at the centre of its mission, but with abortion rates high, porn culture thriving, and the meaning of marriage being diminished, Lois McLatchie-Miller questions whether Britain is currently Christian in anything other than name
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OpinionThe Quiet Revival is happening. We have the stats – and the stories too
Responding to Pew’s criticism of Bible Society’s Quiet Revival report, Mark Woods points to data that reinforces YouGov’s findings of a Christian resurgence in the UK, including recent research from Pew themselves
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News AnalysisIs Soul Survivor Watford being unfairly rewarded after the Pilavachi scandal?
Two years after founder Mike Pilavachi was exposed for abuse and bullying, Soul Survivor Watford has been given a prominent role in the Diocese of St Albans’ renewal strategy. Is it inappropriate to ‘reward’ the church in this way? Tim Wyatt takes a closer look at the story
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Magazine FeaturesWhat’s wrong with Christian nationalism?
As thousands take to the streets and Christian imagery is fused with nationalist politics, many are asking whether this represents a legitimate expression of the gospel or a dangerous political theology. The Evangelical Alliance’s Danny Webster explores the issues
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Magazine FeaturesHow to preach sermons for every day life
Preaching has a unique power to shape how Christians live beyond Sunday. Joe Warton explores how your message can move from inspiration to formation, equipping ordinary people in your congregation to follow Jesus in the everyday realities of picking up their grandkids from school, watching TV or playing canoe polo
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ReviewsThis provocative book may unsettle church treasurers
If your goal is stable finances, you’ve misunderstood the gospel, argues Martyn Percy in his new book. Our reviewer says he makes a convincing case, challenging churches obsessed with their own survival to take radical risks instead
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ReviewsWant to make disciples? This book will show you how
The leader of student ministry Fusion has written a brilliant handbook which provides a clear framework for fulfilling the Great Commission, says our reviewer
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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?
