Peter Crumpler
Poignant exhibition shows the art of grieving
One of the most poignant and moving exhibitions I have ever visited is currently on show at a gallery just north of London. It illustrates for me the importance of the Church's role in funerals and the ministry around them.
Looking back on the last Lambeth Conference
As Anglican bishops from around the world gather for the 2022 Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, Kent, UK, this week, Rev Peter Crumpler recalls his part in the last Conference, back in 2008.
Church of England unveils strategy to help its rural churches thrive
Many provided cool sanctuaries during the recent record-breaking temperatures â but they have the potential to play a much more strategic community role.
The Queen: 'one lovely, gracious, young figure dedicated to God's service and to ours'
As people, churches and communities in the UK and around the world prepare to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, a message written by the then Archbishop of Canterbury shortly before her Coronation resounds through the decades.
New book celebrates the Queen's '70 years of faith and service'
The Queen is Supreme Governor of the Church of England but her interest in faith goes well beyond this title. Her strong Christian faith is exemplified by her lifetime of dedicated service.
Our local leaders need our prayers
A thriving local media and Christians playing an active role in community politics could help support local democracy across the country.
A timely look at truth and trust in the news
It's time for Christians and all people of faith and goodwill to look at how they receive their news, and how they view it.
Praying for the media reporting the war in Ukraine
Peter Crumpler shares a prayer for use in places of worship to support the vital work being done by the media in Ukraine â and also in Russia.
What did your church learn during lockdown?
What did we learn in the almost 24 months since the pandemic became part of our everyday lives?
Is it time to ask better questions?
Working to create a more welcoming environment for everyone could be helped by learning to ask different questions, writes Peter Crumpler.
Bishop speaks out against government plans to abolish BBC licence fee
A leading Church of England bishop has spoken out about government plans to abolish the BBC licence fee â and praised the Corporation's role in developing greater understanding of religion.
Five ways Christians could make 2022 a better year for the media
For journalists, the year 2021 was the best of times and the worst of times.
Archbishop calls for 'immediate action' on levelling up
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has called for "immediate action" on the UK Government's aim of "levelling up" the country.
Three words for Justin Welby about TV vicars
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has taken aim at how Church of England vicars are shown on TV â but was he right?
'Truth is under attack,' BBC chief tells church service
Truth is under attack like never before, BBC director general Tim Davie told a special church service in London, attended by the Duchess of Cornwall.
The importance of integrity and truth for Christians working in the media
"Speaking the truth can be threatening and costly. Jesus ended up on a cross for it," said Tim Pemberton, Head of Religion and Ethics for the BBC's audio output.