Hope 2008

Hope 2008 will see a new wave of mission across the UK in a year of united, focused prayer and activities which will communicate the good news of Jesus Christ in word and action.

The dream of Hope 2008 is to see every denomination, movement, stream and conference uniting in prayer, community action and outreach. Over the course of 2008 we expect to see:

100,000 people in prayer groups and triplets
Major missions in the UK's largest cities, with 500 other towns taking part 1,000,000 hours of kindness (in partnership with government bodies and police)
1,000 schools missions.

Hope 2008 is an opportunity for every part of the Christian church to play to their strengths and together make an impact on our nation.

Leaders include: Andy Hawthorne, Steve Clifford, Mike Pilavachi, Roy Crowne, Clive Dudbridge
News
Church leader sees challenges and opportunities as research suggests openness to Christianity in the UK
Church leader sees challenges and opportunities as research suggests openness to Christianity in the UK

An evangelical church leader has welcomed national polling pointing to a more open spiritual landscape in the UK, as churches prepare for a nationwide mission effort in the run-up to Easter 2026.

CoE considering annual commemoration of 21 martyrs in Libya
CoE considering annual commemoration of 21 martyrs in Libya

Additions to the Church's calendar are rare.

Church of England winds down Living in Love and Faith as deep divisions remain over same-sex blessings
Church of England winds down Living in Love and Faith as deep divisions remain over same-sex blessings

Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process is to formally conclude in July.

On miracles
On miracles

Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on the meaning of a miracle.