All UK Church articles – Page 9
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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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Opinion
12 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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Testimonies
From 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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Interviews
Is 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 Features
The 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 Features
How 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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Opinion
Against 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 Features
Does 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?
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Magazine Features
Our society is more divided than ever. Here’s how Christians can help fix it
I bring good news and bad news. The good news is that the people of Britain are right about something. The bad news is that they are right about how awful something is. Half of our fellow citizens tell pollsters that our country is “more divided than ever before”. Following ...
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Interviews
‘I used to be quite literal about my faith. It’s much messier now’ - Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol
The Mayor of Bristol tells Sam Hailes how the parable of the talents is inspiring him to fight poverty, and why he no longer views doubt as a dirty word
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Magazine Features
Direct Action: Is it ever OK for a Christian to break the law?
Hundreds of Glaswegians surround an immigration enforcement van, defying the authorities, demanding that the people inside be allowed to return to their homes. The crowd chants: “These are our neighbours!” To some, it’s a scene of biblical obedience to Jesus’ message in the parable of the ...
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Magazine Features
Should churches remove slavery-tainted statues?
In the midst of a polarised and emotive debate, the Church of England is encouraging ‘balanced, inclusive decision-making’
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Magazine Features
Why Christians need to stop bashing the BBC
The BBC and Church of England have more in common than you might think, says comedian Paul Kerensa
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Magazine Features
The Church is losing an entire generation. Here’s what you can do about it
Even prior to Covid-19, the number of children and teenagers attending church services in the UK was in steep decline. But after a year like no other, is the answer going back to the way we’ve always done things, or is it time for a fresh approach?
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Magazine Features
Investigation: Are Christians in the UK persecuted?
In recent years there have been a string of high-profile religious freedom cases in the news. But is it really true that Christians in the UK are experiencing persecution? Tim Wyatt speaks to those on both sides of the debate
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News Analysis
It’s one year since church leaders promised to re-examine their attitudes towards racism. So, what’s changed?
12 months on from the tragic death of George Floyd, have church leaders kept their promises?
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Magazine Features
Reimagining Britain: God’s vision for a post-pandemic world
The Archbishop of Canterbury says we have an unprecedented opportunity to build a global community that reflects God’s heart for the poor and respects our planet. But real change will require courage – from all of us
