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The pandemic's unsung heroes who help us say goodbye

Peter Crumpler Mon 28 Sep 2020 8:30 BST

No one likes to talk about death, especially during a pandemic that's impacting everyone on the planet. And yet for some people, death is their life's work. It's their vocation.

Christian scientist Dr Francis Collins laments divisions over face masks and vaccines

Jennifer Lee | Sat 26 Sep 2020 15:57 BST

The Templeton Prize winner said the evidence in support of wearing face masks to slow the spread of coronavirus was "unquestionable".
Augustine of Hippo: a genius who was prepared to be a servant

J John | Fri 25 Sep 2020 14:18 BST

St Augustine may be 'the most influential figure in Christianity after St Paul', and for good reason.
Counting the human cost of the pandemic

Staff writer | Fri 25 Sep 2020 11:22 BST

Early responses to a new study looking at the impact of church closures during the pandemic have shed light on the emotional toll on Christians and non-Christians alike.
Bible study app users increase tenfold during pandemic

Staff writer | Mon 21 Sep 2020 9:36 BST

A Bible study app has seen unprecedented engagement during the coronavirus pandemic.
The power of kindness: an Iranian Christian's journey to faith

Farifteh V Robb | Mon 21 Sep 2020 9:22 BST

Farifteh V Robb was a Muslim studying in Nottingham when she was invited to a Christmas lunch by local Christians. Their care and fellowship left a deep and lasting impression on her.
Let's not pretend this season isn't tough

Dave Luck | Sun 20 Sep 2020 13:32 BST

What is not needed here is stiff upper lips. Rather God promises he is still present and faithful, and he calls us back to him.
Pandemic has strengthened global identity among young people - study

Staff writer | Sat 19 Sep 2020 12:58 BST

The pandemic has heightened many young people's sense of a global identity, a study by Christian Aid has found.
Bringing the Church together around books

Christian Today | Sat 19 Sep 2020 10:13 BST

Steve Barnett, of St Andrew's Bookshop, speaks to Christian Today about why he believes the Church needs to be reading more and reading together, especially in the days of Covid-19.
The Mayflower and the enduring hope of freedom

Ed Creedy | Wed 16 Sep 2020 8:53 BST

The summer of 1620 saw months of frustrating delays to the sailing of the Mayflower, but as they finally set sail from Plymouth on 16th September, the pilgrims on board looked hopefully to their destination. 2020 marks 400 years since that famous journey.
God is still God of the unexpected

Rob James | Thu 10 Sep 2020 10:28 BST

Despite all of the chaos around us this year, God is still performing miracles and doing the unexpected.
Public life needs a return to 'humility'

Staff writer | Wed 9 Sep 2020 14:32 BST

Philosopher Michael Sandel, delivering Theos' annual lecture, said public discourse had dissolved into "shouting matches where we don't really listen to one another".