Peter Crumpler

TV’s ‘Pilgrimage’ series wins special award
TV’s ‘Pilgrimage’ series wins special award

‘Pilgrimage,’ the TV series that brings together a group of celebrities and invites them to walk together to a religious site, has won a Special Award for its contribution to encouraging understanding between different faiths and outlooks.

There’s a revolution taking place in local journalism – but churches could be missing out
There’s a revolution taking place in local journalism – but churches could be missing out

If we want to get out the good news about what we’re doing, local newspapers are a good place to start.

Praying for the World Cup
Praying for the World Cup

Let's pray that in a world of conflict and division the World Cup may bring joy to many this summer. 

In many English cities, cathedrals play a major role
In many English cities, cathedrals play a major role

It’s impossible to imagine St Albans without its cathedral.

Why the ‘War Cry’ still sounds on Britain’s high streets
Why the ‘War Cry’ still sounds on Britain’s high streets

When Queen Victoria sat on the British throne, and Benjamin Disraeli was her prime minister, a Christian newspaper was launched that can still be found on the nation’s streets nearly 150 years later.

Dear Saint George: A letter to England’s patron saint
Dear Saint George: A letter to England’s patron saint

Peter Crumpler shares his appreciation for England's patron saint.

Call to pray for ‘helpless’ seafarers in the Gulf
Call to pray for ‘helpless’ seafarers in the Gulf

Ships in the Arabian Gulf could find themselves under attack.

Leading Christian drama company still riding high
Leading Christian drama company still riding high

‘Riding Lights,’ the Christian drama company that has toured to communities across the UK for nearly 50 years is still going strong, with its production of ‘Night Falls’ playing to audiences across the country.

Five wishes for the new Archbishop
Five wishes for the new Archbishop

You will face critics and adversity. There will be some who will wish you to fail before you get started. But I, and many Christians across the country and the world will be wishing you God’s blessing and joy on the journey as you undertake this important role.

Media urged to ‘take its civic duty’ seriously
Media urged to ‘take its civic duty’ seriously

A call for greater engagement with broadcasters, newspapers and social media platforms has come from the executive director of an organisation promoting religious understanding in the media.

Could stained glass still have a role in modern-day mission?
Could stained glass still have a role in modern-day mission?

There is much biblical truth to be found in stained glass windows for those who look with an enquiring mind.

Church magazines still reaching tens of thousands
Church magazines still reaching tens of thousands

Local church magazines – printed on paper – are still reaching tens of thousands of readers, despite the massive impact of the web, social media and online communications.

Controversial US bishop to give BBC Christmas message
Controversial US bishop to give BBC Christmas message

The BBC has invited Bishop Mariann Budde, the US bishop who challenged President Donald Trump at an inauguration service in January, to give a Christmas message.

Christians celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley
Christians celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley

The evening, organised by the Football Association, brought together Christians involved in the game, from grassroots to the Premier League, and organisations that run sports projects across the country.

Christians to celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley
Christians to celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley

The event is part of the Football Association’s strategy to use ‘the beautiful game’ to bring communities together.

Top BBC journalist to speak at London church service
Top BBC journalist to speak at London church service

A leading BBC journalist will share insights gained while covering the war in Ukraine during a poignant remembrance service in London on the evening of 11 November.