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How to plan student mission for 2021
There has never been a better time for churches to pioneer new ways of reaching students with the good news of Jesus. 2020 has presented us with an opportunity to share the hope of Jesus in fresh ways, and we can’t lose this momentum as we head into 2021. Over the last few months, we’ve seen…
Viki Seithel
Barriers to entry, and participation
So much in church ministry and worship has changed since that gathering; and these changes, caused by the coronavirus pandemic, have brought to the fore Christians with disabilities or additional needs and their access to church life. Accessibility has long been a challenge for the church. One…
Naomi Osinnowo
Let hope rise again
Yes, the first half of this pandemic has been extremely challenging on so many levels, but the time is now to dust ourselves down, refocus and be prepared to go again. My wife Anne supports Liverpool and went to the 2005 Champions League Final against AC Milan in Istanbul. At half-time her team was…
Gavin Calver
Do you remember?
But many of us know that this isn’t the only form of worship that we have in our toolkit as disciples. When singing is off the table, it doesn’t mean that worship is as well. It’s actually a brilliant opportunity to rethink what worship means to us. One concept that has stood out to me in recent…
Eve Paterson
Oh come, let's sing to the Lord
The Lord Himself expresses delight over His people in song (Zephaniah 3:17) and Jesus sang hymns with His disciples (Matthew 26:30). The whole of creation bursts forth in song to the glory of God, from the mountains, fields and trees on the earth (Isaiah 55:12; Psalm 65:13; 1 Chronicles 16:33) to…
Dr Rebecca Uberoi
"Even when I don't see it, you're working"
The many expressions of compassion and resilience during this year speak of the wonder of God’s image being reflected in humanity, despite all its flaws and brokenness. It speaks of God at work, often unnoticed and hidden. I’m reminded of a line from the worship song Waymaker (Michael W. Smith):…
The Ockenden Review
The review, chaired by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, uncovered a pattern of repeated serious harm to mothers and babies. The report looked into 250 cases – out of nearly 2,000 identified between 2000-2019 – and has called for urgent and sweeping changes to improve safety in maternity services for…
Jo Evans
Stories of Hope in a year of challenge
Stories of Hope is just a snapshot of the abundant outpouring of love and compassion by the church in this season. We’ve gathered a few stories that tell of the hope Jesus has brought, both practically and spiritually, to so many this year. Even in the most difficult of times there is still much to…
NOW CLOSED: Review of gambling laws announced
The Act covers a wide range of policies, with regulations on casinos, gaming machines, advertising and more, but understandably fails to factor in the technological advances that have taken place in the last decade. In 2005 no one could predict the prevalence of social media and smartphones, which…
Phil: A sign of commitment
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What ethical issues does the COVID-19 vaccine raise?
However, questions around ethics have been raised, with different groups, including Christian communities, sharing concerns around development, testing and distribution and the implications on human life. With contrasting perspectives to navigate, it can be difficult to know what to think. The…
Prince of peace / Tywysog heddwch
As I open another Christmas card reminding me of the verses in Isaiah 9, I stop to consider whether Jesus has been my prince of peace during this tumultuous year. Have these verses just become familiar verses or a nice song from Handel’s Messiah? In this year of turbulence, what has the prince of…
Siân Edwards
Boundless and unlimited
Lockdown has shown me that our vision to be whole-life disciples has never been more important, and that church, discipleship and worship must be able to continue from home. It’s been challenging at times, and this whole experience has reminded me that we’re made to be in community; we need those…
Rachel Cooney
Worshipping creatively in a pandemic
Bible journaling has helped me worship. Writing creatively, as I feed on God’s word, helps focus my mind in this pandemic. For me, worship is about getting to know and love God, conversing with Him, and lifestyle, as much as it’s about singing with others when at church. What are your thoughts on…
Helen Locke
NOW CLOSED: Responding to the Law Commission’s review of wedding ceremonies
Among the principle changes proposed is to allow religious organisations other than the Church of England and the Church in Wales to nominate officiants who can legally conduct ceremonies. The Evangelical Alliance sees the shift from the venue being registered for weddings, to the officiant from an…
