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R Rate: Are churches growing or declining?
A new study on the "R Rate" of different church denominations across the UK. The team also take a look at gun culture in the United States and more.
R Rate: Are churches growing or declining?
A new study on the "R Rate" of different church denominations across the UK. The team also take a look at gun culture in the United States and more.
Perspective Conversation March 2025: Pioneering for everyone
In this inspiring online event, we dive into the stories of trailblazers who have launched innovative initiatives within their communities. Hear first-hand accounts from passionate individuals making a difference and learn how their pioneering efforts are shaping positive change. Featured speaker:…
Should we be concerned about Christian nationalism?
In this episode of Cross Section, the entire team comes together for an in-depth conversation about the complex and timely topic of Christian nationalism. The team unpacks what Christian nationalism really means, how it differs from UK evangelicalism, and why this conversation matters now more than…
Relationships and Sex Education in secondary schools
These documents provide guidance and advice relating to Relationships and Sex Education at secondary schools.Given the new Relationships and Sex Education subject explores what it means to be human and what it means to be a person in community, parents have an opportunity, whichever type of…
Embracing Diversity While Recognising Our Common Identity
For those working to promote ecumenism in Ireland, it has been a great encouragement to see how the 500th anniversary of the Reformation has prompted significant new developments in inter-church dialogue. The events organised by the member churches of the Irish Council of Churches and the Irish…
A defining moment for the Anglican church
In this episode of Cross Section, the team cover a range of stories stretching from the future of the global Anglican church to Halloween and how Christians can respond to it. The team begin with a discussion around Prince Andrew’s relinquishing of his titles, mulling over how ‘voluntary’ that…
Emerging from lockdown in Scotland
This week saw the biggest step yet to reopening church buildings in Scotland as places of worship were permitted to reopen for corporate gatherings of up to 50 people from Wednesday 15th July. This is very positive news and is earlier than originally planned by the Scottish Government. Following…
Kieran Turner
A Rocha International appoints new exec director
Dr Stuart will take up his role at the Christian organisation, which brings together practical conservation action with Christian faith, in December when he'll step down from his current position as director of strategic conservation at Synchronicity Earth. Dr Stuart, who has a long history with A…
Naomi Osinnowo
Scottish National Party election profile
The Scottish National Party (SNP) is a centrist party founded on the aim of delivering an independent Scotland. They are currently the largest party in Scotland in terms of their membership, MSPs in the Scottish Parliament and Scottish MPs in Westminster. They have formed the three devolved…
Scottish Labour Party election profile
The Scottish Labour Party (Labour) is a centre-left party that traditionally supports labour rights. The party is opposed to a second independence referendum and the idea of independence. Since the foundation of the party in 1900, it has enjoyed strong support in Scotland; the first two devolved…
Scottish Green Party election profile
The Scottish Green Party is an environmentally focused party, with their policies often being classified as left-wing, which currently holds five parliament seats. Whilst they are only the fourth largest party in the Scottish Parliament, their status as one of the only parties supporting Scottish…
Comfort in times of change
Torch Trust supports thousands of people in the UK and around the world who have experienced a life-altering change: the loss of sight. Every day in the UK, 250 people are told that they have irrecoverable sight loss. In a society where everything is geared around sight, this can be a traumatic and…
Suzie James
Violence against women and girls: Edinburgh Council's disappointing step back
The day after the City of Edinburgh Council voted to maintain three “sexual entertainment venues” in the city centre, the Scottish Government announced the creation of a national hub to help women exit prostitution, as part of their strategy to “challenge men’s demand for prostitution” and,…
Chris Ringland
