All UK Church articles
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Magazine FeaturesHow to become a dementia-inclusive Church
How can your church ensure people living with dementia remain welcomed, valued and spiritually nourished? Rev Mark Wormell shares a wealth of practical tips
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OpinionThe Church must stop ignoring older people
It is right to celebrate the growing spiritual openness among young people. But Alexandra Huggins argues that millions of older adults are being overlooked in the process
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The Big PictureLuminiscence: Westminster Cathedral as you’ve never seen it before
As cathedrals across the UK court controversy with gimmicky installations, Luminiscence at Westminster Cathedral offers a genuinely breathtaking alternative
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OpinionBritain is giving up on marriage. The Church cannot
New figures suggest fewer than half of adults in England and Wales are now in an opposite-sex marriage. The Church must be bolder in defending and celebrating marriage, says Dr Tony Rucinski
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OpinionJason Arday’s death asks hard questions of the Church
The shocking death of Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor comes after weeks of relentless press scrutiny. Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana wonders whether Black success will always be on trial
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OpinionEven pro-choice campaigners think abortion buffer zones have gone too far
Christians are being prosecuted for silent prayer and preaching the gospel, says Lois McLatchie-Miller. Now even passionate pro-choice campaigners are warning that abortion buffer zones have gone too far
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OpinionWhy the ‘Jesus loves you’ car sticker story isn’t what it appears
Has a motorist really been denied car insurance after expressing his Christian faith? It pays to read the small print before believing the headlines, says James Cary
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ReviewsArchbishop Sarah Mullally faces huge challenges. But this book has missed the biggest one
Ten leading Anglican voices offer advice and prayers for Archbishop Sarah Mullally in this multi-author volume. And yet the book also overlooks some of the Church’s most pressing priorities, says our reviewer
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ReviewsSoul Survivor offered teenagers freedom, faith and fun. But was it really a safe space?
In her memoir, When the Music Fades, Lucy Sixsmith revisits the popular Christian festival, Soul Survivor. Her writing raises important questions about power and safeguarding, says our reviewer
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OpinionThe Church in Britain is growing – and not only in places we can count
As Church of England attendance rises for the fifth year in a row, Michael Tang argues that the story of renewal is bigger than statistics. From online theology classes and café conversations to WhatsApp Bible studies, much of Britain’s spiritual hunger is revealing itself outside of Sunday morning church
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OpinionAndy Burnham says he will end the drought in social care. But Christians still have work to do
This week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham boldly declared his intention to tackle the crisis in adult social care. Stephen Hammersley, chief executive of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, welcomes the promise, but warns that the Church must not wait for Westminster to care for the older people in our midst
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Magazine FeaturesImmigration: Two Christians debate what Jesus would do
Immigration has become one of the defining political issues of our time. But how should followers of Jesus think about border control and biblical hospitality? Dr Krish Kandiah OBE and Rev Dr Nigel Scotland share their differing perspectives
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OpinionRevival statistics can’t tell you everything
As excitement continues over reports of church renewal, we mustn’t overlook the quieter, slower and less dramatic journeys to faith that rarely make the headlines, says Dr Claire Williams
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OpinionThe Church must hear the voices of Palestinian Christians like me
The Church of England has voted to ‘hear’ a controversial document on Palestinian Christians. Jack Nassar says he’s glad the church engaged with Kairos Palestine II. Whether you agree with it or not, the lived experience of Palestinian Christians deserves the dignity of being heard and believed, he says
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OpinionWhen clergy break the rules on same-sex marriage, they should face consequences
The Church of England’s teaching on marriage and sexuality has not changed. But Susie Leafe notes that when its own priests break the rules, some bishops bring congratulations cards and champagne rather than correction and discipline. She says the inconsistency must stop before it becomes an incoherent mess
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Real Life‘We celebrated 80 baptisms - it’s an answer to united prayer’
Prophecy is being fulfilled as 20 local churches join together for a mass public baptism in Rotherham, explains pastor Adrian Dexter
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OpinionThe CofE reparation fund is one step towards repenting for the sins of slavery
Rev George Pitcher used to think it was silly to say sorry for historical actions over which you had no control. Here’s what changed his mind
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News AnalysisCan ex-gay Christians tell their stories?
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said a controversial meeting sharing the stories of ex-gay Christians can go ahead at next week’s General Synod - but a exhibition stand promoting it cannot. Tim Wyatt explains why some members think it is a safeguarding issue - and why ongoing debates about sexuality are still causing issues
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InterviewsDr Andrew Ollerton: ‘You won’t understand the Bible on your own’
Dr Andrew Ollerton, theologian, author and the mind behind The Bible Course, sits down with Sam Hailes to reflect on his call to make scripture accessible, his friendship with Bear Grylls, and why the church must seize a once-in-a-generation moment of spiritual openness
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OpinionKing Charles has broken his coronation oath to defend the Christian faith
In a little-noticed change to his official accounts, King Charles appears to have revised his pledge to “defend the faith”. Former Chaplain to the Queen Gavin Ashenden gives his view on what it means
