All UK Church articles – Page 5
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InterviewsArchbishop Ric Thorpe: ‘The Lord is preparing his church for revival’
The new Archbishop of Melbourne might be leaving the UK for warmer climes – but he is adamant that long-term decline in the Church of England is giving way to renewal
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OpinionReligious Education and LGBT lessons: Why the Supreme Court is falling for a dangerous double standard
Northern Ireland’s Christian-based curriculum breaches human rights law, according to a new Supreme Court ruling. And yet similar challenges to LGBT teaching have repeatedly failed, notes Christian Concern lawyer Roger Kiska — an inconsistency he says reveals a troubling double standard
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OpinionMiriam Cates worries the welfare state has robbed the church of its purpose. Here’s why I disagree
Church and state must work in partnership in order to effectively serve the poor, argues Hannah Rich. Former Conservative MP Miriam Cates is wrong to pit the two against one another, she says
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Real Life‘I found Christ on the streets. Now I am being arrested for preaching him there’
Formerly an atheist trapped in addiction, Shaun O’Sullivan transformed his life after finding Christ through a street preacher he once mocked. Now, he says he is being targeted by police for proclaiming the gospel on the very streets where he first heard it
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OpinionReligious Education in Northern Ireland is under the spotlight. But Christians need not panic
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has declared Christian-focused religious education in Northern Ireland state schools unlawful, yet Peter Lynas says there are grounds for hope. The way we teach the faith may need to change, but our right to communicate the Gospel remains unhindered, he says
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ReviewsThis hard-hitting documentary reveals church-sanctioned abuse in Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries
Testimony reveals decades of institutional abuse at Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries. The shocking details of torture, slave labour and human trafficking don’t make for easy viewing, says Giles Gough, but Christians must not turn away from the brutality inflicted in God’s name
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OpinionI'm a Quiet Revival researcher. Here's what the critics are missing
Bible Society researcher Dr Rob Barward-Symmons hits back at claims made by Tim Wyatt that new Church of England attendance figures discredit the much talked about Quiet Revival report
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OpinionCofE attendance is up - but it’s no quiet revival
The new CofE attendance figures prove that the claims made by Bible Society’s Quiet Revival report just don’t hold up, says Tim Wyatt
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OpinionChristians have been warning about this for decades. Now finally the BBC has been caught red-handed
As the BBC faces mounting allegations of bias and a potential $1billion lawsuit from Donald Trump, Dr Jenny Taylor says the corporation needs to remember its Christian roots and get back to valuing the truth
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ReviewsThis book reveals how theology can enable abuse – and what the Church must do about it
Dr Selina Stone’s latest book tackles the uncomfortable connection between theological beliefs and abuse within evangelical Christianity, examining high-profile scandals and challenging commonly-held doctrines
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ReviewsCatching his breath is a confusing blend of memoir and spirituality
Pastor Bill Cahusac’s latest book promises insights into Spirit-filled living. But the mix of memoir, travelogue and biblical reflection creates a confusing read that dilutes its message, says our reviewer
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OpinionCreation Fest saved my Christian faith - now we must save it
Cornwall’s only Christian festival has been threatened with closure. Here, one 20-year-old volunteer shares how the event has impacted her own walk with Jesus, and urges other Christians to consider investing in the spiritual landscape of one of the UK’s most under-served regions
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OpinionAn FIEC church deacon has been jailed for child sex abuse. We must learn the lessons
Michael Toms was convicted on nine counts including rape and indecent assault of two girls. Having attended the sentencing hearing, Susie Leafe says his case reveals the same troubling dynamics of abuse seen across other church denominations
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InterviewsExclusive: King’s Army founder defends unusual street evangelism tactics in Soho
Scott Macnamara’s King’s Army hit headlines after marching through Soho shouting ‘Jesus saves’. He tells Premier Christianity why he believes the Church needs to recover a biblical understanding of spiritual warfare and responds to claims his group targets the LGBT community
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OpinionHello, I’m a Parish Priest. No, I’m not superman
It’s often impossible for church leaders to live up to the lofty expectations placed on them by their congregations, says Rev Jamie Sewell. Your local vicar can’t do it all
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Opinion5 Black Christians who changed the British church for good
Black History Month may be coming to an end, but the influence of these five trailblazers continues to reshape what the Church must become, says Ayoola Bandele. May they inspire and challenge Christians everywhere to persistently pursue their calling, whatever challenges they face
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OpinionResist the worldly pressure to always pick a side. Jesus shows us a better way
As division over immigration and social cohesion grows, Bishop Philip North says Christians should reject the temptation to take sides, and instead choose the path of prayer and reconciliation
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News Analysis2,000 more churches could close within 5 years. Can Britain save its sacred spaces?
With 2,000 churches warning they may close within the next five years, heritage professionals and church leaders gathered at the Victoria and Albert Museum to confront the crisis facing Britain’s churches. AJ Gomez went along to find out their plan to address what some are calling a “national emergency”
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ReviewsWe live in a digital age. But stained glass windows still communicate the gospel - this book proves it
Historian Janet Gough’s richly illustrated survey of stained glass in English cathedral reveals how this ancient art form continues to communicate biblical truth, says our reviewer
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OpinionIs Tommy Robinson a Christian?
The founder of the English Defence League has reportedly “received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour”. Evan L. John considers how Christians should respond to the news
