All UK Church articles
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OpinionThe Conversion Practices Bill could criminalise prayer. Here’s why evangelicals oppose it
The government says new legislation will protect LGBT people from abuse, but the Evangelical Alliance’s UK director warns that the current wording could undermine parental rights and put Christian prayer and pastoral care at risk
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ColumnistsThe hidden theology behind your church’s rota
The list of people willing to help with refreshments, children’s work or leading worship is a beautiful image of the body of Christ, says Chine McDonald
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Opinion10 ways your church can prepare for a national emergency
Covid-19 caught many churches off-guard. In the light of new guidance from the UK government urging people to be ready for up to three days without power or water, Rev Jules Middleton says churches can learn the lessons of the pandemic and be better prepared to serve well
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ColumnistsHow to disagree with other Christians without needing a dentist afterwards
Churches are full of people with strong opinions, and disagreements are inevitable. But some arguments leave more bruises than others. Drawing on his experience as a church leader, Jeff Lucas explains why Christians need to learn to fight fairly, resist the temptation to label others ‘divisive’ and remember that winning the argument isn’t everything
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OpinionJesus was punk. Maybe it’s time the Church was too
50 years after the release of the first punk record in the UK, Alex Noel celebrates a creative, revolutionary movement that gathered those at the margins. If the Church is to buck the trend of long-term decline, it needs to get a lot more radical, she says
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OpinionYou cannot love God and hate your neighbour
This Black History Month, the Church of England’s director of racial justice reflects on how the parable of the Good Samaritan challenges us to confront prejudice, stand against injustice and keep the door to reconciliation open
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OpinionTrick or truth? 3 creative ways Christians are sharing Jesus this Halloween
Rather than shutting their doors on Halloween, churches across the UK are finding creative ways to engage their communities and share the gospel. Here are three ways Christians can turn a night associated with darkness into an opportunity to shine the light of Christ
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ReviewsNot a Priestess: The TikTok vicar’s debut book is full of amusing stories
31 year-old Pippa White has written a rich and honest account of modern clergy life — and it’s well worth your time, says our reviewer
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OpinionShould Christians be stockpiling for a national emergency?
With warnings of war, cyberattacks and climate disruption, preparing for disaster no longer seems the preserve of conspiracy theorists. As the UK government urges households to keep a few days’ supply of non-perishable food as part of its new ‘Prepare’ campaign, Rev Jules Middleton considers what the Bible says about preparedness, fear and loving our neighbours
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OpinionMost UK evangelicals hold unbiblical views on sin and salvation
61% of UK evangelicals believe most people are good by nature, according to a new survey. Dr Samuel Tunnicliffe warns that such beliefs risk emptying the gospel of its true power
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OpinionThe far-right are coming to church. Is that good news?
News that members of the far-right Patriot Platform movement are attending church has caused concern among some. Rick Hill says the Church must welcome everyone – but welcome should never be confused with endorsement
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OpinionAI can sing you the whole Bible as a sea shanty. But should Christians use it?
Thanks to the power of AI, you can now listen to the whole Bible sung in the style of a sea shanty, hard rock or a Gregorian chant. It’s not to everyone’s taste, says Daniel Johnson, but its heart is in the right place
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OpinionMass baptisms are back. Could your church join in?
With hundreds of people being baptised at beaches and lakes across the UK, and significant media coverage following, Sam Hailes argues the real story isn’t quiet revival - it’s the power of churches choosing to work together
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OpinionThe Quiet Revival was a big-city story. Rural churches paid the price for believing it
Big city churches full of young people are great, says Dr Michael Tang. But what about smaller rural ones, with their faithful older congregations? After moving from London to Yorkshire, he’s learning to listen to the wisdom of age, not just the headline-grabbing reports of church growth
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FeaturesCan the menopause trigger a crisis of faith?
Anna Faro was unprepared for the effect that perimenopause would have on her mind, body – and spiritual life. Understanding this important life stage isn’t just a women’s issue, she says, it’s one we all need to take seriously
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InterviewsNewfrontiers founder Terry Virgo on revival, letting go and building churches that last
From a rebellious teenager to the founder of a global family of 5,000 churches, Terry Virgo’s story is inspiring. He reflects on why he’s still praying for revival, his infamous interactions with Mark Driscoll and why, when it comes to church growth, numbers don’t always tell the whole story
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FeaturesAlister McGrath: Young people are realising that secularism is a house built on sand
Secularism has failed to deliver on its promises, says Alister McGrath. Now is the time to explain how Christianity offers stability in a volatile world
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Opinion5 reasons I believe the UK Church is in a spiritual springtime
Renewal is here, says the Evangelical Alliance’s Phil Knox
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OpinionHow 7 Caribbean Christians helped reshape the British Church
On 20 September 1953, Oliver and Rose Lyseight laid the foundations of a church that would give Caribbean Christians a space to worship, support each other and develop the leaders who would carry the movement forward. 73 years on, Lee Brickley says they didn’t just find a place in British Christianity – they changed it
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OpinionWhy MPs finally said no to assisted dying
After months of fierce debate, MPs have rejected assisted dying by just 16 votes. Tim Farron examines what changed – and why the Church’s response to questions of suffering, dignity and death matters more than ever.
