All UK Church articles
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InterviewsSteve Uppal: Why I’ve issued a ‘sober warning for the Church’
The apostolic leaders of All Nations Church in Wolverhampton have warned “major disruption” is on the way. But what is meant by this, and what should Christians do about it? Sam Hailes spoke to Steve Uppal to find out more
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OpinionGood news! The UK evangelical Church is growing
Nominal Christianity may be declining in Britain, but a new survey from Evangelical Alliance suggests that the number of people who identify as evangelicals or hold evangelical beliefs is growing. It’s also one of the youngest and most diverse parts of the UK Church, says Peter Lynas
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OpinionDon’t be deceived: Danny Tomo’s Patriot Platform does not represent Christ
It isn’t racist to ask hard questions of our government about immigration policy. But when we consider what form our social action should take, let’s use the Bible to ask hard questions of ourselves, says Dr Krish Kandiah. Taking to the streets in balaclavas and using violence isn’t what Jesus would do
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OpinionMockery of the Big Church tragedy shows we’re still in a spiritual battle
Alongside the outpouring of grief that followed a death at Big Church Festival, there were also insults and mockery of the Christian faith. Lani Charlwood says we should be grieved, but not surprised. Even in a spiritually hungry society, there will always be hostility towards God
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OpinionPreacher, please don’t shout!
Jesus preached passionately, and even offended people. But Dr Claire Williams wonders if he ever shouted during his sermons - and if we, too, should find a way to communicate with our congregations without raising our voices
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OpinionI was hosting Big Church Festival when the tragedy struck. I don’t understand it but I know God is good
Following the tragic accident at Big Church Festival that claimed the life of Pastor Robert Guanco, Main Stage host Gemma Hunt reflects on the hardest announcement she has ever had to make and the grief that followed
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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
