All UK Church articles – Page 40
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Magazine Features5 reasons why you need to read more Christian books
Reading has been in decline for decades, with social media, Netflix and video games competing for our attention. There’s also a gender divide. The Telegraph recently reported that men are twice as likely not to read books at all. Krish Kandiah explains why he believes reading good books should be a priority for every Christian
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Real LifeI would be imprisoned if I spoke about Jesus in Iran. Thank you for welcoming me to the UK
Ghazal is an Iranian convert to Christianity who recently received her ‘leave to remain’ from the Home Office. She explains why thousands of Iranians like her are turning to Christ
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News AnalysisFranklin Graham is back. But does the UK want him?
Those who believe the nation needs to hear a strong gospel message about repentance and faith in Jesus are excited to welcome the evangelist. But others aren’t so sure…
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OpinionThe Church has benefited from Facebook. But should we embrace Zuckerberg’s Metaverse?
Is the recent Facebook rebrand just a business decision? And what exactly is a metaverse anyway? Our head of digital theology answers your questions
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InterviewsMeet the Scottish church leader who wants to decriminalise drugs
Scotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe. The new Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rev Iain Greenshields, tells us that ending the criminalisation of drug possession could help solve the problem
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Magazine FeaturesInside the Christian campaign to end homelessness
During the first lockdown, thousands of rough sleepers were housed by a government scheme. But 20 months later, homelessness is back to pre-pandemic levels. We speak to the Christian charities who are working to end homelessness once and for all
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OpinionWe've stopped singing new worship songs by UK writers. Here's why that's a problem
There's nothing wrong with Bethel anthems, says Sam Simons, but we need to be singing the songs of Belfast and Birmingham too.
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OpinionThe Christian speaker circuit is broken. Here’s how we can fix it
It’s not just the world that has a professional speaker circuit, the Church does too. But in only hearing from the same high-profile leaders, we may be missing what God is doing, says Lee Jackson
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ReviewsThe BBC’s ‘Godsquad’ mocks 4 kinds of Christian students. It’s a helpful exposé of our evangelistic errors
The BBC Radio 4 drama, Godsquad might poke fun at Christian Unions, but it actually contains valuable lessons for all of us in how we share the good news of Jesus, argues Naomi Sherwood
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OpinionWhat’s in a name? Why our church is changing from St Michael’s to St Mike’s
Rev Sarah Yetman is hoping a raft of changes, including a more informal name for the church, will help attract more young people
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Opinion12 ways Covid is changing the church - evidence from a senior leader
The Evangelical Alliance’s Peter Lynas says we’re in a period of significant change.
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TestimoniesFrom guns to God: This former heroin dealer is on his way to becoming a vicar
Don’t miss Claud Jackson’s inspiring testimony
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Real Life‘I’m transgender and I love Jesus’
Chrissie Chevasutt battled gender dysphoria for decades. They explain how a dramatic encounter with the Holy Spirit during a transgender dressing appointment changed everything
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InterviewsIs this the most persecuted 31 year-old in Britain?
Joshua Sutcliffe has lost his job twice, and been caught up in media storms over his Christian views on sexuality, gender and other religions
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Real Life‘It’s not “religious” its real’ - The open air Prayer Station changing Crewe’s estates
A series of ‘delightfully informal’ Christian gatherings are having a profound effect in Crewe
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Testimonies‘My church didn’t know what to do with me’ - Libby’s transgender story
During her teenage years Libby Littlewood pleaded with God to make her ‘feel like a girl’. With her prayers seemingly unanswered, she transitioned to live as a man aged 17, before being convicted by God to de-transition in her early twenties. Here’s her story in full
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Magazine FeaturesThe Christian entrepreneur behind the UK’s favourite jam
It’s 150 years since William Hartley established a brand of jam that is still the market leader in the UK today
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Magazine FeaturesHow to grow old faithfully
The Bible doesn’t talk about retiring, says Carl Knightly. Whatever age we are, we still have value, worth and a part to play in the family of God
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OpinionAgainst the odds: How Creation Fest overcame a global pandemic, 75mph winds and a £100,000 deficit
Creation Fest almost didn’t happen this year. But when it did, coming together as Christians felt more vital than ever, says Emma Fowle
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Magazine FeaturesDoes the Church still care about abortion?
Activists say most churches are silent on pro-life issues. Heather Tomlinson asks if Christians are avoiding the subject and, if so, why?
