All UK Church articles – Page 22
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OpinionBuilding a diverse church is hard. Here’s how to make it easier
150 Christian leaders gathered at Gateway Church in Leeds last month for a one day conference to explore how to better build intercultural churches. Rev Osoba Otaigbe, who instigated the event, shares some of the group’s findings
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OpinionThe Church of England must repent. It’s the only way to stop the decline
As the church’s governing body prepares for another round of debates over same-sex relationships and the decision to host raves in cathedrals causes consternation, Tim Dieppe suggests that radical repentance is the only way to stop the rot
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News AnalysisIs the Church of England still institutionally racist?
It’s three years since the Church of England pledged a sweeping programme of reform to overturn racist culture in the Church. Following Racial Justice Sunday, Tim Wyatt asks what progress has been made
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OpinionThe death of Christianity in the West has been greatly exaggerated
The tide is turning on belief in God. There’s a growing interest in the Christian message, says Stephen McAlpine
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OpinionA luxury Lenten retreat for £950? Come on, Canterbury Cathedral. You can’t be serious…
Fergus Butler-Gallie suggest some other ecclesiastical-themed breaks that could also come with a hefty price tag
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OpinionWe’re contending for what we saw at Asbury - and more - in the UK
When worship pastor, Rich Dicas, visited Asbury University last year, what he experienced of God changed him – and his church – profoundly. Now, they’ve written a song to help all of us do the same
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OpinionExclusive: CofE bishops offer ‘theological vision’ on Christian life and discipleship
Eight bishops in the Church of England have today released a new document entitled ‘A theological vision’. Here’s the text in full
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OpinionShould Christians attend a same-sex wedding?
It is an incredibly complex issue, says John Stevens, but not one we should divide over
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OpinionAsylum seekers are coming to your church. Here are 6 ways to help them
The numbers of asylum seekers turning to churches for help is rising fast, says Rev Dr Malcolm Patten. Here’s how church leaders can wisely help them find or continue in their Christian faith
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OpinionUCCF - it’s time for me to say sorry
A former team leader at the Christian charity UCCF apologises for her part in developing an “unhealthy” culture that “damaged” employees
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Real LifeCharlie Mackesy’s ‘Jesus at the Door’ illustration is changing lives
Scott McNamara explains how his ‘Jesus at the Door’ evangelistic card, birthed on the streets of Northern Ireland and illustrated by Oscar award winning artist Charlie Mackesy is reaching thousands with the gospel
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Regular ColumnistsAre you in a cult?
Questions are healthy. If you’re in an environment where voicing doubts is forbidden, then watch out, says Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn. You could be in a cult
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OpinionThe biggest threat to the Church isn’t secularism. It’s ourselves
It’s not the external forces of secularism, individualism or consumerism that are the biggest threat to the Church today. If we want to understand Church decline, we need to look at ourselves, says Deborah Sloan
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OpinionI was fired for my sermon on LGBT issues. But I will not apologise for speaking the truth
Former school chaplain, Bernard Randall says he was sacked for gross misconduct and reported to the Government’s anti-terrorism programme after delivering a sermon which contained Christian views on sexuality
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OpinionIchthus founder Roger Forster (1933-2024): Passionate preacher, evangelist and intellectual
The founder of Ichthus Fellowship, Roger Forster, has died at the age of 90. Roger was widely considered to be one of the most prominent figures in the UK evangelical church. The worship leader Graham Kendrick, and current Ichthus leader Henry George pay tribute to him
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OpinionThe Methodist Church is wrong. ‘Husband’ and ‘wife’ are not offensive terms
The latest iteration of the Methodist’s ‘Inclusive Language Guide’, suggests replacing ‘husband’ and ‘wife’ with neutral terms to avoid offence. But these are biblical terms imbued with theological meaning, argues Aaron Edwards. We lose them at our peril
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OpinionProcess isn’t sexy but it matters. The Church is in a mess over same-sex blessings
Failing to follow good process always results in more problems and more pain. That’s why the Church of England’s wranglings over same-sex blessings are bound to continue, says Rebecca Chapman
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OpinionYoung people are open to God. And he is meeting them where they are
The gospel is looking more and more attractive to younger generations, says George Pitcher
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OpinionChris Marriott (1977-2023): A Good Samaritan who loved God and loved people
Tributes have poured in for the Sheffield-based Christian charity worker, Chris Marriott, 46, who was hit by a car while helping a stranger. The tragic circumstances of his death led to police praising him as a “Good Samaritan”. In a statement his family said, “Chris was also a man of faith who wanted others to also experience the joy he had found trusting in Jesus. We take comfort in these most difficult of times in our belief that he is with his Lord and Saviour.”
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Opinion5 reasons Christians should be hopeful about the Church in 2024
As we reflect on the events of the past twelve months, ‘hopeful’ may not be the first word we’d choose to describe how we’re feeling this New Year. But God is on the move, says evangelist Martin Erwin. Here’s why the good news of the gospel can still bring hope amid the chaos
