Religious Affairs
The church that rocks
People who attend Methodist churches aren’t usually associated with living life on the wild side. But that all changed during the height of the Covid pandemic when one minister used heavy metal music to reach out to his online congregation. Such was the impact, the... read more »
Time to seize the day
The sun may be shining and the temperatures are certainly getting warmer – but I sense a cold, numbing wind is already blowing through our country. Whatever is he talking about, I hear you ask? It’s this: nothing... read more »
Church helps war orphans
Almost 200 Ukrainian orphans have received vital aid from kind-hearted members of a Kendal-based church. Jonny Gios, the minister of Gateway Church, and a small team of parishioners traveled to Sighisoara in Romania, and from there they journeyed... read more »
We so need real men!
For those of us with faith, I have a confession to make: I’m struggling with Church life. Unfortunately, I am not alone. The data shows us that men are leaving the church at an alarming rate. In fact,... read more »
Church's new homes vow
The Church of England has confirmed it is seeking to help more than 270,000 homeless people in the UK find a permanent home. Writing exclusively in the latest edition of Sorted magazine, Guli Francis-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford, and Andrew Gray, a senior member of... read more »
They need bibles and bullets
Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has triggered an avalanche of global criticism, growing levels of military aid and potentially crippling economic sanctions. On a daily basis, news machines around the world have been reporting directly from Kyiv, providing anyone who will listen with up-to-date reports... read more »
A feather in their CAP
According to the Bank of England, the average Briton is sinking under a pile of debt – estimated to be more than £30,000 – racked up while staying afloat during the pandemic and paying for events like Christmas. The Bank's latest research also shows less... read more »
Time for some bleak news...
So, for the umpteenth time, an official survey has been published proclaiming there are fewer Christians today than there were a decade ago. Today's latest entrant into the Hall of Flame - a place where the latest news... read more »
Boris urged to aid Afghans
A leading UK barrister, who specialises in protecting the religious freedom of persecuted Christians, is urging the Prime Minister to come to the aid of 200 Afghans and help them flee the crisis-torn country. Paul Diamond, who for three decades has represented persecuted Christians in... read more »
Report offers churches hope
While UK churches have endured unprecedented challenges and difficulties during the last two years, a new report has revealed there are significant reasons for Christians to remain hopeful and confident in the face of the Covid pandemic. The Evangelical Alliance's third Changing Church Report – revealing... read more »