Editorials
Why Christians Should Vote
It's election time in England, Scotland and Wales this week and for Christians it is a time to take up our responsibility and ensure that the people elected into power best reflect God's commands to love and serve all people, and to care for the vulnerable.
Where Was God During the Virginia Tech Shootings?
Classes at Virginia Tech were cancelled for the week and the campus began to quiet down as many students left for home after the shooting massacre. For those still lingering and in mourning, numerous faith groups have been on ground to lend a shoulder to cry on and answer the prevailing question "Why?"
Is Media, Culture to Blame for US Virginia Tech Shootings?
As the international community joins America in mourning the recent tragedy that befell students at Virginia Tech University, people around the globe have tried to explain the reasons and motivations that could have led to the shootings that took the lives of 33 students.
New Discipline Powers for Teachers Don't go to Heart of Bad Behaviour
Teachers will have more power to discipline unruly school kids, but the measures still don't go to the heart of the problem.
Forgotten Victims: the UK's Destitute Asylum Seekers
Church Action on Poverty recently accused the Government of using destitution as part of a strategy to force refused asylum seekers to leave the country.
Just One in a Million Faces
I recently spoke to Jon Micah, frontman of American band Kutless. He talked about the story behind their hit single "Sea of Faces", which he wrote and released three years ago. It was when he was walking around New York City that the idea struck him- everyone is so busy with their own works, they are oblivious to the surroundings. It's just like a sea of faces.
Church is Finding Both Feet Over Slave Trade
The church is uniting over modern slavery - human trafficking - and when the church unites, there is nothing it cannot do.
Hollywood, Show us Your Faith - If You Dare
These past weeks were dazzled with awards nights - Hollywood stars moping around the red carpet as they glorified themselves in sparkly gowns and tight tuxedos.
It's Time for a Media Clean-up
The Church of England drew its General Synod to a close last week with a debate on whether standards of decency were falling in the British media in the aftermath of the Celebrity Big Brother race row and growing concerns over the increasing presence of sexually explicit images and violence in the media.
Modern Day Slavery - Never Again Say You Did Not Know!
The Amazing Grace film is set for release in the UK on March 23 and in its approach, churches have been active in highlighting the issue of modern day slavery and the statistics are altogether alarming.
Come All Ye Faithful; Bring Your Bible, Hymn Book... and U2
I sit on the sofa, listening to U2's "If God will Send His Angels", not because I am Bono's #1 fan but because I want to hear what is captivating the churches lately: the "U2charist".
Tanzania Will Reveal True Anglican 'Communion'
All eyes are on Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania this week, as the worldwide Anglican Communion comes together for a summit which could see the Communion splinter amid the continuing row over homosexuality in the Church.
What the world needs now is...love
It's Valentine's Day again and what a great opportunity for us Christians to talk about the only true and pure love - the love of God.
Giant St Columba Statue a Good Thing
The UK has never been big on big. Even Canary Wharf in London, home to the UK's tallest building at a mere 50 floors, huddles on the edge of the city where its towers can safely cast their ballooning shadows over the half-empty streets of nearby housing complexes.
Church Must Inspire Young to Follow Christ
If the church wants to fill the clergy shortfall it must fill young people with a deeper sense of calling from Jesus Christ and send the message home that becoming a member of the clergy is an honorable way to live for those wanting to know and serve the Lord more deeply.
Thy Kingdom Come - A Prayer For London, A Year For London
This year London is holding one of the most exciting prayer events ever witnessed! A Year For London will see Christians from hundreds of churches across the capital unite in one of the biggest prayer relays ever witnessed