All UK Church articles – Page 11
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OpinionAnt & Dec were among thousands who received a gospel tract at the coronation. I'm praying for them
A quarter of a million gospel tracts were printed and distributed over the coronation weekend. Author Jonathan Carswell says although the campaign was a drop in the ocean, early reports suggest it may already be bearing fruit
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OpinionWhen leaders fail, it makes me want to leave the church. Here’s why I’m still clinging on
Recent years have seen a number of prominent evangelical leaders fall from their pedestals. Jacinta Read says although such revelations have made her want to walk away from the church, she’s choosing to stay in the hope of rebuilding on more solid foundations
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OpinionA worship flashmob is happening this Pentecost. Here's how you can join in
The convener of the National Day of Prayer UK, Jonathan Oloyede wants Christians to take to the streets at 3pm on Pentecost Sunday. Here's his vision in full
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Magazine FeaturesThe Premier Christianity guide to summer festivals
From all-weekend worship to preaching, teaching and fellowship in a field, here’s our pick of the 2023 Christian festivals coming your way
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Magazine FeaturesIs a new move of the Holy Spirit taking place? 3 leaders weigh in
After reports of a fresh outpouring at Asbury University, Emma Fowle speaks to three leaders to discuss what God might be doing
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OpinionThe Bloom report says faith has value - but Christians in the UK are more marginalised than ever
More than half of adults believe freedom of religion is under threat in the UK, according to the Bloom report. Valuing faith means accepting that holiness and adherence to scripture are not optional for Christians - even when it doesn’t fit with popular opinion
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OpinionThe Archbishop of Canterbury must repent for abandoning biblical truth on sex
In his opening address to the Global Anglican Futures Conference (GAFCON), Most Rev Foley Beach had stern words for the leader of the Church of England. Here’s his speech in full
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InterviewsGeorge Verwer: 'My first message isn't missions. It's Jesus'
George Verwer travelled the world and the organisation he founded is still touching hundreds of thousands of lives. But when Premier Christianity caught up with him, the evangelist revealed that despite his passion for mission, he still struggles with doubt
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OpinionIf King Charles wants a multi-faith coronation, it might be easier to disestablish the Church of England
The reported wranglings over the shape of the King’s coronation service suggest that Church and state need to be kept separate, argues George Pitcher
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Magazine FeaturesIs kindness killing the Church?
When doctrinal disputes arise it's easy to politely agree to disagree. But Dr Hugh Osgood believes such "kindness" is detrimental to the health of the Church. We need to start listening to one another, he says, because each denomination has something valuable to offer. Let's trust that the unity of the Spirit will undergird us, even in the toughest of conversations
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OpinionCancelled for being Christian and disciplined for saying ‘God bless’? No wonder we’re hiding our faith at work
Nearly half of Catholics do not feel able to talk about their faith in the workplace, according to a new survey. Caroline Farrow believes employers must do more to ensure Christians are comfortable expressing their beliefs in public
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Opinion‘He is risen!’ – so what? Why your church’s Easter advertising may need a rethink
In a post-Christian society, common church phrases such as ‘He is risen!’ are unlikely to mean much. Rev Peter Crumpler suggests an alternative way churches can communicate Easter truth this week
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Real Life‘I was sacked for sharing my Catholic faith with a patient who asked my opinion on same-sex marriage’
The Catholic hospital chaplain Fr Patrick Pullicino was fired after expressing his views on same-sex marriage. After winning compensation from an NHS trust, he believes Christians must pray and campaign for their freedoms to be respected
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Magazine Features30 years on from Stephen Lawrence - Guvna B on racial justice and the Church
On the 30th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence’s murder, award-winning Christian artist Guvna B asks: how much progress has society and the Church made when it comes to racial justice?
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Real LifeI’ve been researching domestic abuse in Black majority churches. Here’s what survivors have told me
Dr Ava Kanyeredzi has co-authored a new study on attitudes toward domestic abuse in Black majority churches. Her research suggests some churches tend to protect the abuser rather than the victim
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Magazine Features25 years on from the Good Friday Agreement, the Church still has a vital role to play
David Smyth shares his experience of growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, and considers the role of the Church in sustaining peace
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InterviewsRev Les Isaac: ‘I get bored if I’m in church too much. I need to be out there’
As Street Pastors celebrates its 20th anniversary, founder Rev Les Isaac OBE says it’s time for the Church to get up out of the pews and work together
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OpinionIf we want to see revival in the UK, we need humble, undivided hearts
Pete Hughes has long carried a vision for revival in the UK. After experiencing the tangible presence of God at Asbury University, here’s his reflections on the outpouring there, and what we can learn if we want to see the same on our shores
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InterviewsMatt Redman: ‘Reverence in worship has become my lifelong pursuit’
The writer of some of the world’s most popular worship songs explains why we need to be singing more about the holiness of God
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Magazine FeaturesJesus Revolution: the 60s hippies who changed the world
Jesus Revolution has taken $40m at the box office, making it highest-grossing film released by the studio Lionsgate since 2019. Andrew Whitman traces the history that inspired the movie
