Peter Crumpler

Can Christians learn anything from the 'forgotten' revival?
Can Christians learn anything from the 'forgotten' revival?

When Queen Victoria was on the throne and the American Civil War was raging, a Christian revival took place in an English town, north of London.

Are we grieving for more than the Queen?
Are we grieving for more than the Queen?

The Queen's funeral may well prompt a further outpouring of sadness, as men and women connect with their own grief – perhaps going back decades – as well as mourning Queen Elizabeth.

Christian charity sets out action plan to combat cost-of-living crisis
Christian charity sets out action plan to combat cost-of-living crisis

As energy bills spiral and the cost of living soars, a Christian charity has set out an urgent action plan to help churches respond to the gathering storm.

The BBC 'should remain at the heart of British broadcasting'
The BBC 'should remain at the heart of British broadcasting'

A group of leading UK legislators – including a senior Church of England bishop – have called for the BBC to "remain at the heart of British broadcasting, bringing the nation together, serving all sectors of UK society, and delivering a world-leading service that is respected across the globe."

Poignant exhibition shows the art of grieving
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
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
Church of England unveils strategy to help its rural churches thrive

Many provided cool sanctuaries during the recent record-breaking temperatures – 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'
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'
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
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
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
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 – and also in Russia.

What did your church learn during lockdown?
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?
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
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 – and praised the Corporation's role in developing greater understanding of religion.

Five ways Christians could make 2022 a better year for the media
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.