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In praise of passion

Peter Crumpler Thu 2 Mar 2023 12:20 GMT

Enthusiasm is infectious. But sadly, in our churches, we don't always do enthusiasm well.

Agents of hope: why the UK urgently needs a new movement of chaplains

Keith Foster | Wed 1 Mar 2023 9:25 GMT

From the stress and strain in all strands of the public sector, to increasingly popular calls for mental health support coming from celebrities and professionals alike, the importance of personal wellbeing has never been higher on the public agenda.
Is Christianity sexist?

John Stonestreet and Maria Baer | Wed 1 Mar 2023 9:24 GMT

A common accusation is that Christianity is an oppressively patriarchal religion that either subjugates women or, at least, devalues them. This accusation is almost exclusively Western and modern.
What's wrong with the House of Bishops' proposed same-sex prayers?

Martin Davie | Wed 1 Mar 2023 9:22 GMT

We should pray for everyone, but that there are some things for which we may not pray.
Bishop Cocksworth's startling admissions

David Baker | Mon 27 Feb 2023 7:55 GMT

A few days ago Bishop Christopher Cocksworth published some reflections about the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith (LLF) discussions on marriage, sexuality and gender.
Scotland's poisonous politics

Campbell Campbell-Jack | Sat 25 Feb 2023 12:08 GMT

If Kate Forbes stays in the race, and the rank and file voting members of the SNP listen to their neighbours and friends, she could do the improbable and bring sanity back to Scottish politics.
Warm Spaces: a quiet revolution

David Barclay | Sat 25 Feb 2023 11:32 GMT

Across the UK, through the depths of winter and the cost of living crisis, a movement has been born.
Kate Forbes: Would a Christian be permitted to lead Scotland?

David Robertson | Tue 21 Feb 2023 9:02 GMT

Events in Scotland suggest that there is one group who are in effect banned from meaningful political leadership – Christians who actually believe what Jesus says!
What has just happened in the Church of England?

Matthew Roberts | Tue 21 Feb 2023 8:21 GMT

The era of the uneasy truce, sitting on two sides of the aisle in the same church, must and will now come to an end.
How becoming a refugee host forged a friendship for life

Jack Shepherd | Mon 20 Feb 2023 15:08 GMT

Having a refugee to live with me and hearing his story has made me think about how I'd feel if I had to leave my home and family.
Global South rejects Welby as leader of Anglican Communion

Susie Leafe | Mon 20 Feb 2023 11:06 GMT

Change is afoot in the Anglican Communion after the Global South Fellowship of Anglicans today published a seven-point plan, overturning the traditional Instruments of Communion and ousting the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, from any position of global leadership.
The case for leaving the Church of England

Gavin Ashenden | Sun 19 Feb 2023 10:09 GMT

The shock of a Church deciding to bless sin has caused many evangelical Anglicans to re-think whether they can stay. Can they honourably serve God in an institution that some think has come close to the sin against the Holy Spirit?
The shaky beginnings of a now unshakeable faith

Kara Packwood | Sat 18 Feb 2023 9:20 GMT

Through my early teens I ticked all the boxes for a young and growing Christian, but despite this God-centred, miracle witnessing childhood, my faith was still shaky.