Peter Crumpler
Young people are finding their way to the Christian faith through media, says bishop
Bishop Ruth Bushyager says an exciting shift is happening after years of unfulfilling secularism.
What’s so fascinating about Church of England vicars?
Church of England priest Pippa White has more than 32,000 followers on TikTok, her online posts have been seen by millions, and she has just published a book explaining clerical life for a non-church audience.
Could the Church face a ‘silver uprising’?
Churches are being urged to take seriously the contributions of older members - or run the risk of facing a ‘silver uprising’ of discontent from seniors in their congregations.
What links Tommy Robinson, Andrew Tate and the CofE’s newest diocesan bishop?
It’s not every Church of England bishop that can claim connections to both Tommy Robinson and Andrew Tate. But Andrew Rumsey is an exception.
What can we learn from the US pastor who created an AI version of himself?
A Californian pastor has created an artificial intelligence version of himself to help his flock.
Premier League footballer says ‘faith helped me through injury’
A Premier League footballer has revealed how finding faith helped him cope with a series of injuries that kept him off the pitch for periods totalling more than three years.
Are churches missing out in the bitcoin boom?
Earlier this summer, a church on England’s south coast made headlines, when it declared it was going to accept bitcoin as donations.
The midsummer election that’s no laughing matter
Clacton deserves better than simply becoming a midsummer distraction.
Why AI is far from divine
AI may be a valuable tool, but it can never replace the faith, experience and humanity at the heart of Christian life and preaching, writes Peter Crumpler.
Could sleep be your new spiritual super-power?
“Sleep is spiritual,” is the claim made in a newly-published guide to discipleship, written by London-based Church of England vicar, Sarah Guinness.
TV’s ‘Pilgrimage’ series wins special award
‘Pilgrimage,’ the TV series that brings together a group of celebrities and invites them to walk together to a religious site, has won a Special Award for its contribution to encouraging understanding between different faiths and outlooks.
There’s a revolution taking place in local journalism – but churches could be missing out
If we want to get out the good news about what we’re doing, local newspapers are a good place to start.
Praying for the World Cup
Let's pray that in a world of conflict and division the World Cup may bring joy to many this summer.
In many English cities, cathedrals play a major role
It’s impossible to imagine St Albans without its cathedral.
Why the ‘War Cry’ still sounds on Britain’s high streets
When Queen Victoria sat on the British throne, and Benjamin Disraeli was her prime minister, a Christian newspaper was launched that can still be found on the nation’s streets nearly 150 years later.
Dear Saint George: A letter to England’s patron saint
Peter Crumpler shares his appreciation for England's patron saint.
