Opinion
Lambeth 2022: a call to reaffirm traditional marriage and sexuality is proving to be the cat among the pigeons
With an almighty row looming over sexual morality, the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops worldwide looks set to make the recent ructions in the Conservative Party look like a teddy bears' picnic at the vicarage.
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.
The truth about working with older people
To mark World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 24 July, Wayne Bartle, Senior Carer for Pilgrims' Friend Society reflects on 20 years of laughter, encouragement and perspective.
The tragic case of Archie Battersbee
Parents may sometimes be wrong and their attempts to protect their children may ultimately prove futile, but their beliefs and views should be respected.
Have we reached 'peak woke'?
Columnist David French recently expressed his hope that we have reached "peak woke." He defined this as "the peak (for now) of left-wing institutional intolerance and illiberalism regarding race, sex, and religion." I certainly hope he is right, since the alternative is hard to imagine.
Moses, Elijah and how to pass on the mantle of leadership
The experience of Moses and Elijah in choosing their successors could teach us a thing or two for our present times.
Why are our congregations made up of the middle class, but not the poor?
As the numbers living in poverty continue to soar globally amid the cost of living crisis, the Church must go further when reaching out to the poor and ensure that we introduce them to Jesus in a way that they can relate to.
Is Prince Harry a prophet?
Watching Harry's speech reminded me of how much we need the truly prophetic - not clichés, memes or fantasy.
The West will need to 'dig deep' over Ukraine
Looking forward to the winter, from a current situation when energy prices are already soaring, the threat is clear.
Micah 6:8 and the call to pray for good government
Let's pray that our current leaders continue to take their role seriously, that those electing our next Prime Minister will choose wisely, and then for good government from the new leadership.
Pope Francis is not going to resign, yet
Pope Francis has indicated the need for explicit guidelines for retired popes.
Christians should not be compelled to lie by using trans pronouns
It is only because the Church has become so desensitised to transgenderism that a request to use preferred pronouns can be construed as reasonable.
The enduring popularity of angels
Christian Today speaks to Tim Chester about his new book "Angels" and what a biblical understanding of these celestial beings looks like.
How well do we welcome others in our meetings?
As her local church has seen an influx of visitors from its food shop ministry, Claire Musters reflects on what sort of welcome they have had â and challenges us all to do the same.
The persecuted Methodists of Gibraltar
The Methodist Church in Gibraltar was founded in 1769 by a group of "soldier preachers" who would come to know just how costly the commitment to their faith could be.
Does it matter that the Church of England can't define a 'woman'?
It is time for the Church of England to stand up, speak up and give a lead on this issue.