All UK Church articles
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Opinion
Canterbury Cathedral’s graffiti merely raises questions. Our world needs answers
A brave act of inclusion or a misguided stunt? The new graffiti-style art installation inside Canterbury Cathedral has divided opinion, with even the Vice President of the USA wading into the debate. Rebecca Chapman notes that if a Cathedral can’t point people toward gospel truth, then the church is in serious trouble
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Opinion
I run a Christian awards ceremony, but Forrest Frank is right. If the trophy becomes the goal, we’ve all failed
Forrest Frank’s decision to avoid Christian award shows has stirred loud debate. Founder of StepFWD awards, O’Neil Dennis, welcomes Frank’s refusal to take the stage. It reminds us we must not worship the gift, but the source of the gift, he says
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Opinion
A ‘pro-choice’ Archbishop of Canterbury lacks the moral authority to lead
Abortion is the defining human rights issue of our time, says Dr Calum Miller. For the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally to identify as ‘pro choice’ puts her at odds with Christ’s own teaching, he says
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Interviews
Dame Sarah Mullally: ‘Stepping into Church leadership was the biggest decision of my life’
Before becoming the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally was NHS England’s chief nursing officer. In this 2009 conversation, she shares how her career background shapes her vision for the Church and the challenges of leading with care
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Opinion
Join me in signing the Westminster Declaration - we must restore moral clarity to public life
Britain’s Christian heritage is being ignored, but there’s still time to “re-Christianise” the nation. That’s according to a number of prominent Christian leaders who have united to produce a new Westminster Declaration. One of the organisers, Msgr Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, explains what it’s all about and why he wants Christians to sign up
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Opinion
Now is the time for Christians to show love to their Jewish neighbours
A terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester which claimed the lives two people has been condemned by political and church leaders. Michele Guinness believes the Jewish community carries wounds few outsiders can truly grasp. It’s vital Christians - who worship a Jewish Messiah - should take the time to reach out in love and friendship towards their Jewish neighbours, she says
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News Analysis
Here’s what you need to know about the new Archbishop of Canterbury
With her experience both inside and outside of the Church, Dame Sarah Mullally is considered a safe pair of hands, says Tim Wyatt. But some say she is an uninspiring speaker and may not be up to leading the Church through the challenges it now faces
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Opinion
Dame Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury. I’m praying she’ll lead with faith, hope and love
The Anglican Communion has its first female leader. As Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, prepares to lead the Church during a time of unprecedented turmoil, Bishop Jill Duff explains how Christians can be praying for her
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Opinion
Flags, marches and ‘Christ is King!’ - this is a huge opportunity for the Church
As ‘Christ is King’ echoes through street protests, Rev Jamie Sewell notes the same words can represent hope to some and threat to others. That’s why it’s time for the Church to get involved, he says. This moment represents a remarkable opportunity for our evangelism and discipleship
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Opinion
I don’t want a British caliphate. I want a country where Christians can live alongside others
An encounter with a nun in a Spanish cathedral has George Pitcher ruminating on a time of unprecedented tension – and what it means for Christians, Jews and Muslims to live together in peace
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Opinion
It’s time for us to reclaim our faith and our flag from the far right
The Unite the Kingdom protest exposed a dangerous fusion of Christian imagery and far‑right ideology, argues Guy Hewitt. The Church must urgently reclaim its message of love and justice, he says
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Real Life
'Our tiny church raised £16,500 - and not a penny of it was for us'
When LifeChurch Eccles launched Together for Eccles, they had no grand plan - just a conviction that their tiny congregation could spark something bigger. The result? A £16,500 community transformation that reminded a forgotten town it hadn’t been overlooked
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Magazine Features
From bread to biscuits: 4 inspiring Christian social enterprises
Business isn’t just about the bottom line. All across the UK, Christian-run companies are providing employment opportunities for people on the margins. And proving that enterprise can be about restoration, dignity and second chances
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Opinion
You don’t take Jesus to the margins. He’s already there
When we go to the people society discards, we don’t bring Jesus, we find him. And when we enter those spaces not to save, but to love and serve, Matty Hawthorne says we are standing on holy ground
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The Big Picture
Covering the decades
As Premier Christianity celebrates its 60th birthday, we bring you some of the most memorable covers from our archives
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Magazine Features
From Buzz to Premier Christianity: Celebrating 60 years of Christian journalism
As Premier Christianity turns 60, we look back over six decades of writing about real life faith in an ever-changing world
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Opinion
4 ways Christians can respond to the growth of Islam in Britain
The recent Unite the Kingdom rally highlighted growing concerns about Islam’s influence in Britain. Christian Concern’s Tim Dieppe looks at four distinct approaches Christians have taken and considers their strengths and weaknesses
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Magazine Features
Happy birthday to us!
Our editorial team were delighted to receive these heartwarming tributes from Christian leaders on the occasion of Premier Christianity’s 60th birthday this month
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Real Life
‘Iwerne taught me how to fear God. It took years to learn how to love him’
A former participant in the notorious Iwerne camps reflects on the lasting damage of toxic and coercive theology and his path toward healing
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Opinion
The ‘Charlie Kirk effect’ is real. Thousands are coming to faith in Jesus
The tragic murder of Charlie Kirk has triggered an unexpected spiritual awakening, says Chip Kendall