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Times might be difficult, but isn't that when we see the very best of the Church?

David Barclay Wed 14 Dec 2022 11:49 GMT

A social response and being the hands and feet of Jesus to our nation during challenging times seems to be what we do best.

How are you feeling as Christmas approaches?

Tim Farron | Wed 14 Dec 2022 9:21 GMT

This year many people will not be focused on the glitter and magic of the Christmas season, instead they will be worrying about how they are going to buy presents for their children, how they will be able to afford to cook Christmas dinner, and how they will heat their homes.
Church of England bishops head for showdown on marriage for same-sex couples

Catherine Pepinster | Tue 13 Dec 2022 7:58 GMT

In the next few months, the Church of England's long-running debate on marriage for same-sex couples may come to a head.
The Supreme Court case showing if Christians have free speech too

John Stonestreet, Breakpoint | Sat 10 Dec 2022 10:49 GMT

On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in 303 Creative v. Elenis, a case with significant implications for the future of conscience rights and free speech.
Is it wrong to laugh at 'bad worship' videos on YouTube?

Christina Stanton | Sat 10 Dec 2022 9:13 GMT

The Bible has a lot to say about how we should judge others—and I think that includes performers who inadvertently become infamous on YouTube.
Lessons for American leaders from Britain's declining Christianity

Bill Connor | Thu 8 Dec 2022 15:22 GMT

American leaders need to pay attention, as the dynamic is playing out throughout Christianity in the West.
New King, new Christmas speech: Can King Charles emulate Jesus' kingly leadership?

Simon Foulds | Thu 8 Dec 2022 11:10 GMT

The nation King Charles will speak to this Christmas is worlds apart from the one his mother inherited.
Lord Williams and freedom of worship

Irene Lancaster | Wed 7 Dec 2022 13:21 GMT

In his BBC Reith Lecture, Lord Williams goes some way to opening up minds and hearts to living a more proactive definition of religion and worship.
The good news about the census

Tim Farron | Tue 6 Dec 2022 16:18 GMT

Let's be reassured from this outpouring of interest, that people are still fascinated by the role of faith in people's lives and in society more broadly, even where they don't share or understand it.
The Qatar World Cup and Islamisation

Carys Moseley | Tue 6 Dec 2022 15:56 GMT

The world's Christians have a major apologetic opportunity with this World Cup to illustrate the differences between Christianity and Islam on the social level. Let's make sure that we take it.
The choice to the Church: speak up or keep your head down

Gavin Ashenden | Thu 1 Dec 2022 13:26 GMT

Gavin Ashenden on why he has withdrawn his application to be ordained as a priest in the Catholic Church.
How should we read the apparent decline in Christianity?

Lynda Rose | Wed 30 Nov 2022 17:22 GMT

It is a sad fact that in our multicultural, multiethnic society, every major religion represented in the country with the exception of Christianity, has over the last decade reported an increase in religious affiliation.
We need a compassionate response to those genuinely seeking asylum on our shores

Tim Farron | Wed 30 Nov 2022 8:55 GMT

I don't believe in a migration free-for-all. There need to be appropriate controls, but I can't support an asylum policy that is driven by a divisive assumption that refugees are aliens seeking to invade our shores.