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Stories of Christians in action, both at home and around the world
- In the Acts of the Apostles we read, at different times, of disciples being threatened; of disciples being imprisoned. We see disciples, on occasions, fleeing. We read of disciples paying the ultimate price—martyrdom. To talk of Christians suffering persecution for Christ and the gospel is to realise that this is something that takes different forms...What does the modern persecution of Christians look like?
- Christian movies have never really made a big impact in UK cinemas – and there are few signs that this is changing. Earlier this year, an animation film, ‘The King of Kings’ broke box office records in the US and elsewhere – making it the most successful opening for a biblical animated feature – but...Will Christian movies ever make an impact in the UK?
- ‘Online’ or ‘Live streaming’ services essentially started during the Covid lockdowns in 2020, as many churches filmed their services and broadcast them through YouTube or other channels. It was difficult to know how many of their members actually watched these services, although YouTube did count the number watching at any particular moment. The Church of...Online Services
- Diaspora churches in Scotland welcome over 22,000 to their services each week, with a new congregation having started every eight weeks since 2000. So says research published late last year. What is a ‘diaspora’ church? One largely made up of those who have spread or been dispersed from their homeland. In the 2021 UK population census, some 10.7...Scottish Diaspora Churches
- A new booklet of biblical reflections and prayers, We Believe: Exploring the Nicene Creed, has been recently released to support churches, small groups and individuals as Christians around the world mark the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Commissioned to mark 1700 years since the Nicene Creed’s original development, and published by Church House...New reflections released to mark 1700 years of the Nicene Creed
- The outgoing ‘Baptists Together’ President Steve Finamore is feeling encouraged, as he looks across the Baptist networks Reflecting at the recent end to his presidential year, he spoke of the emerging pattern of church growth he has witnessed across his church visits – growth now supported by both Baptist statistics in the annual returns, and...‘God’s Baptist people are in good heart’
- Well over three million people have now used the Church of England’s Daily Prayer podcast and app, which offers Morning and Evening Prayer in audio form. Launched during the pandemic, the service has seen over 12 million downloads, with thousands tuning in each day. Blending scripture, music, and reflection, it reflects a wider resurgence of interest...Prayer grows in popularity
- New musical album released as demand for Daily Prayer app soars Vocations film and online service highlight God’s personal call ‘I started noticing they had something I didn’t’ – students come to faith New Bible Society course uses video Why are Christians persecuted? From stained glass to medieval graffiti Fairtrade Foundation calls for tea-drinkers to ‘brew...Looking at Church (all articles) for July2025
- A new album of music, The Gift of This New Day, has been released in response to demand from listeners of the Church of England’s Daily Prayer app and podcast. Now available on CD and major streaming platforms, the album features all-new recordings of the most requested musical pieces from Morning Prayer, performed by St...New musical album released as demand for Daily Prayer app soars
- A former insurance worker and a priest who once worked in sales will speak of the sense of peace and purpose in finding their vocation in life, in a recently launched new film and online service. The ‘Is it You?’ film and the Church of England’s national online service for Vocations Sunday will highlight the individual nature...Vocations film and online service highlight God’s personal call to each of us
- Students have been sharing their experiences of what first drew them to become Christians, and go on to speak about a “noticeable” increase in faith among Generation Z, in a recent national online service. The students, Tegan and Gus, had began their journey to faith because of a simple invitation from friends to attend a...‘I started noticing they had something I didn’t’ – students tell how they came to faith
- The persecution of Christians takes many forms. It crops up in many places and is perpetrated by people of various religions—and no religion. Why? The night before he was crucified Jesus answers that question. While teaching his disciples he says: ‘If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you....Why are Christians persecuted?