All UK Church articles
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OpinionKing Charles has broken his coronation oath to defend the Christian faith
In a little-noticed change to his official accounts, King Charles appears to have revised his pledge to “defend the faith”. Former Chaplain to the Queen Gavin Ashenden gives his view on what it means
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OpinionWhy I’m proud the Archbishop of Canterbury is visiting Palestinians
Archbishop Sarah Mullally has faced fierce criticism following her pilgrimage to the holy land, with some accusing her of taking sides. But Michael Coren argues that her willingness to acknowledge both Israeli trauma and Palestinian suffering reflects the difficult way of Christ
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Magazine FeaturesWhat if your church doesn’t need more money…?
A leading social scientist is claiming that constraints make us better because they fuel greater creativity and innovation. Martin Saunders considers whether the logic could be applied to your church
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Magazine FeaturesHow I turned my kitchen into a place to meet Jesus
When two of Swarzy’s friends began to read the Bible and ask her questions, the BBC radio presenter invited them over for a meal. That simple invitation has led to The Last Supper Club - a regular dinner party with a difference
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InterviewsPete Hughes: ‘We’re at the beginning of the Western Church being revived’
The shaking of secularism is driving young people towards Jesus, says KXC Church leader Pete Hughes. He explains why he’s convinced revival is already on the way
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OpinionJeffrey Donaldson’s conviction exposes the danger of confusing charisma with Christian character
The former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of historical sex offences in a trial that has shaken Northern Ireland to its core. A professing Christian and prominent public figure, his crimes demand a serious response from the Church, says David Smyth
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OpinionCreation Fest is 25 years old. It’s time for a change
It’s hard to let a vision die, says Niall Dunne. But until it does, nothing can grow up in its place. That’s why he’s trusting God’s still small voice as the festival he leads gathers together to celebrate their final event in its current form - and usher in a new season of mission in the south west of England
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OpinionThree men died in a fire near my vicarage. I was not a good Christian neighbour to them
Nine years after the Grenfell Tower disaster, another west London fire killed three men in Rev Jamie Sewell’s parish. The tragedy caused him to reflect on what Christian community and being a good Samaritan really looks like
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OpinionThe Church of England has apologised for forced adoptions. Now, it must help repair the damage
Between 1949 and 1976, thousands of unmarried women were pressured into giving up their babies for adoption through a system partly overseen by churches. The Church of England has now apologised for its part, but Tarn Bright says repentance must be matched by action
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OpinionAs violence spreads across Belfast, Christians must choose prayer and peacemaking
Following a brutal stabbing in Northern Ireland, protests quickly escalated into attacks on homes and communities. As fear, anger and division continue to grow, the head of the Evangelical Alliance NI urges Christians to challenge hatred wherever it appears and stand alongside neighbours with prayer
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OpinionWhy I’m delighted Reform UK is bringing The Lord’s Prayer back to council meetings
The decision to re-introduce the Lord’s Prayer before meetings is a welcome return to a long-standing tradition of Christianity in British politics and public life, says the Vice President of Reform UK’s Christian Fellowship
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InterviewsNew Wine’s Rich Johnson on leading ‘gloriously ordinary’ churches
Rich Johnson is championing a vision of renewal rooted not in celebrity, but in what he calls “gloriously ordinary” local churches. Speaking to Sam Hailes, the vicar of All Saints Worcester reflects on leadership, cultural change and why New Wine has stopped advertising their summer gatherings on the basis of ‘big name’ preachers
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OpinionHenry Novak’s murder exposes the uncomfortable sin of racial partiality
Henry Nowak died pleading for help while police focused on allegations that he had made a racist remark. Jamie Bambrick contends that his death exposes the dangers of recent policies of race which have impacted both the Church and wider culture. He’s calling on Christians to return to the biblical principle of equal justice for all
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OpinionWho was William Tyndale?
It’s 500 years since William Tyndale first translated the New Testament into English. This monumental piece of work came at great personal cost, as Jenny Sanders explains
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OpinionChristians must seek justice for Henry Nowak without condemning entire communities
A young Sikh man committed a horrific crime and serious questions remain about the police response. Both require scrutiny, and the anger felt by many is justified, says Rev Jamie Sewell. But Christians must resist the temptation to turn one act of evil into a judgement on entire communities
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OpinionHenry Nowak’s murder shook Southampton. But the response from Christians is giving me hope
Following the murder of Henry Nowak and the subsequent trial, riots have placed Southampton in unrest. But looking beyond the headlines, Southampton church leader Paul Woodman sees a different story of ordinary people seeking the peace of their city through compassion and service amid grief and anger
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OpinionKemi Badenoch has vowed to defend cultural Christianity. I worry she's missing the point
Kemi Badenoch may have a genuinely deep appreciation for churches. But Danny Webster says the quest to preserve old buildings falls short of what Christianity is all about
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Real Life‘I didn’t have a dad – now I am calling my church to father the fatherless’
Rev Fernando Carrillo has a vision to see families restored, chains of addiction broken and young men raised to be godly role models and good fathers. It’s everything that his own life was missing
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Magazine Features5 churches using their gardens for the gospel
Hazel Southam explores how outdoor spaces are being transformed by congregations across the UK in order to build bridges that reach out to the local community and point upwards towards God
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Magazine FeaturesAre young men rejecting seeker-sensitive Christainity?
Pioneers of the seeker-sensitive movement have long argued churches must make their services more accessible to win the next generation. But as growing numbers of young men are drawn towards expressions of faith built around discipline, reverence and sacrifice, AJ Gomez asks: Is it time to switch off the smoke machines?
