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Stories of hope: Ps&Gs Church Edinburgh
As the weeks have progressed throughout lockdown, many of us have experienced every possible range of emotion. Some have found it manageable, even easy; while the reality is that for many this period has been challenging, isolating and lonely. As Christians, who would normally gather weekly at…
Christine Uhlig
Changing church report: Responding to the coronavirus crisis
We found that 59% of the UK churches surveyed are reporting a marked increase in people interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. The research also shows that 70% of church leaders have reported more people who would not normally attend church, now attending during the lockdown.…
Prayer is not private
First, the move presupposes that what they are now allowing is a meaningful accommodation of religious practice, and, second, the very phrase ‘private prayer’ reinforces the public-private divide. The decisions for the other nations of the UK are being taken separately by each devolved…
Danny Webster
It's Your Move
It’s Your Move is made up of helpful information and advice for children moving schools. Also included are real-life stories of children who are about to make the move and those who have made it in the recent past. There are puzzles, quizzes and places to personalise the book through doodles,…
A chance to open our ears and our pulpits
George Floyd’s tragic death last month triggered a series of protests around the world. It led to many of us facing the heart-breaking reality that racism still exists, and the consequences of such discrimination are brutal. The protests in the UK have shown us that, while we as a country have made…
Vicky Pici
Scottish Government Route Map: Phase 2 & the Church in Scotland
The following conditions had to be met to begin Phase 2: The virus must be controlled;The R infection rate must be consistently below 1;The 6 World Health Organisation criteria must be in place (including capacities to test, trace and isolate, preventative measures established in workplaces and…
Chris Ringland
First steps for churches post lockdown as restrictions relaxed
In England and Northern Ireland churches can now open for individual prayer, and in Scotland and Wales this will be permitted from 22 June. This is a permissive move so individual churches and denominations will make decisions as to whether they can open their buildings. Any opening will need to…
Danny Webster
Listening well to the story of others
At first glance this may seem counterintuitive. The word evangelism derives from the idea of announcing or proclaiming good news. How might listening relate to an activity that has strong links to the act of speaking or proclaiming? The key is the context in which we find ourselves in the UK.
Richard Powney
Reopening of church buildings: what now?
In his statement to parliament on 23 June the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, also announced that wedding ceremonies in England will be able to take place from the 4 July with a cap of 30 people. Alongside this are other changes permitting the reopening of restaurants, pubs and many, but not all,…
Danny Webster
When we come together
The church (ekklesia) is, at its heart, a gathering of people. We are a connected people, a community, the people of God, the body of Christ, a holy nation, a royal priesthood, the flock, the household of God. From first creation to the new creation, scripture is permeated with images of people…
Donna Jennings
Students on an (online) mission
Shortly after this, when churches around the UK closed to help supress the spread of COVID-19, Josh and his friend joined an online church and a small group. Josh also decided to take part in Fusion UK’s small group online training so he could be better equipped to support his friend in his…
Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa
Klopp’s message to the church
Klopp invited one of the world’s best surfers, Sebastian Steudtner, to training to help the players learn how to ‘calm their mindset’ – focus and believe for more (some of them were able to hold their breath under water for up to three minutes by the end of it). The team found that they were better…
Anne Calver
Scottish Government Route Map – Phase 3 planning update
On 24th June Nicola Sturgeon announced a series of indicative dates in preparation for moving into Phase 3 of the Scottish Government route map out of lockdown, due to begin on 9th July. With new cases of coronavirus now at a very low level in Scotland, potential dates for Phases 3 & 4 have…
Kieran Turner
Racial justice: Looking back as we look forward
This 400-year period, from the 16th to the 19th century, saw slave traders, many Britons among them, transport millions of enslaved Africans to the Americas, mainly. Millions died along the way. Large numbers died upon arrival. Many survived and, with their descendants, went on to make a huge…
Naomi Osinnowo
One Big Idea: Developing a theology and practice of lament
Why do I think that? I think we will be faced with lots of people of faith who are carrying wounds, doubts, pains, and sorrows that they have never experienced before. People who have not been able to say goodbye to people they loved, others who've not managed to get to a funeral, some who are…
