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Peter Crumpler
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Archbishop of York praises church magazines
"Even in a digital world, paper-based communications can help build bridges for local churches."
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Celebrating the books that introduced Christ to millions
For many children and young people, Ladybird books were their first introduction to the Bible.
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Five reasons to love 'Doubting Thomas'
Thomas the Apostle gets a bad press. He's been known down the centuries as 'Doubting Thomas' because he wanted to see proof that Jesus had risen from the grave.
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Chaplains keep faith in football
"As more players of faith have come into the game in recent years it has been a joy to be involved in some way in discipling these young men during their time at the club."
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DailyHope is on the line – again!
A free telephone line that provides spiritual support for older people has been relaunched – just weeks after its closure was announced because of lack of funding.
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Lone working 'is making millions of people ill' says report
The rise in lone working and the insecurity of increasing numbers of jobs are "making millions of us poorer and ill," says a new report from Christian-based think tank, Theos.
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Campaign launched to protect UK religious broadcasting
A campaign has been launched to protect religious programmes from potential cuts in a new Media Bill going through Parliament.
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Broadcaster tells how cancer brought her closer to God
Broadcaster and journalist Kate Nicholas has revealed how "a second cancer journey" brought her into a deeper relationship with God.
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In praise of 'bus stop theology'
In our busy, rushing-around world, there are many people out there who are just longing for a chat.
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Wembley event celebrates faith and football
The Football Association – the governing body of the sport in England – has partnered with several Christian organisations, including the Evangelical Alliance, to mark the relationship between Christianity and 'the beautiful game.'
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Six ways your church can help older people stay connected
Millions of older people in the UK, the US and other countries are not internet users – and it's becoming harder for them to access basic services.
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'Pray for the media,' urges leading CofE bishop
A senior Church of England bishop has called for Christians to pray for the media and its impact globally, nationally and locally.
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Is your town a good place to grow old?
It's true that generally people are living longer and in better health than in generations before, but there are increasing challenges for older men and women in our communities.
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Why local radio cuts make me lose faith in the BBC
From this autumn, tens of thousands of BBC radio listeners across England will lose their local religious programmes in plans that have been widely criticised and opposed.
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Can the Church win back people's trust?
Today, in the UK and around the world, trust in institutions of all kinds – including the Church – is at an all-time low. But could advice to a bishop from a Victorian writer help win back public confidence?