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Thy Kingdom Come 2020: a time for prayer and action
The Book of Acts (1:6-11) begins with this: “[The disciples] gathered round Him and asked Him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He said to them, ‘It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. But you will receive power when…
John Coleby
Crossteach: resourcing schools, parents and churches
Most young people are now being taught at home. Schools are providing resources and online activities. Parents are often trying to supplement this with additional activities and resources. For Christian parents, they are also faced with the reality that any church-run groups are also not meeting in…
Wayne Harris
Talking Toddlers research presents "huge opportunity" for local churches
The Talking Toddlers report, which surveyed 1,182 parents, goes on to show that of the 62 per cent of parents, more than half (55 per cent) had said they explored their own beliefs as a result of taking their young children along to a church activity, further highlighting the potential for…
Naomi Osinnowo
Public policy Wales update: May
It was a joy recently to email the 60 members of Senedd and 40 (Wales) members of parliament, to inform them that we are praying for them and the decisions they face during this time of considerable challenge. Again, we share what local churches are doing amid the pandemic, and their response was…
What today's lockdown easing in Scotland means for your church
In order to enter the first phase, the following conditions had to be met: The virus has not yet been fully contained, and there is a continued risk of overwhelming the NHS capacity without lockdown restrictions continuing;The R infection number has been below 1 for at least 2 weeks prior and the…
Chris Ringland
Pentecost and the constant mission of the church
So, what can the account of Pentecost in Acts tell us about the nature of the church? Many preachers will go instinctively to Acts chapter 2, verses 42-47. There we get a description of the first Christian community which incorporates worship, teaching, prayer, generosity, hospitality, signs and…
John Coleby
Coronavirus conversations live: Gavin Calver, Jo Frost and Rev Celia Apeagyei-Collins
Live conversation from 14 May which explores what God is doing at this time, how we can pray into this, and what we might learn and discern to prepare us for what lies ahead
Coronavirus conversations live: Gavin Calver, Jo Frost and the Rt Rev Dr Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster
Live conversation from 21 May which looks at how we care for people who are struggling and suffering, and explores what God might be saying to us during the pandemic
A clarion call for justice
Let us stand together as brothers and sisters in Christ, as we cry out for justice, as we stand with those suffering oppression, as we weep with those grieving and in pain. We all have a responsibility to act against discrimination and systemic racism in our workplaces, in our churches, in our…
Gavin Calver
Is slowing down the new busy?
As I read The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, one of his statements leapt out at me, and I just had to write it down: “If you want to experience the life of Jesus you have to adopt the lifestyle of Jesus.” What does the pastor mean by that? I really don’t fancy wearing sandals and…
Dayalan Mahesan
Story Bearer sessions
Drawing on stories and insights from across the church, the Story Bearer sessions inspire and equip Christians to seize new opportunities to share their faith in Jesus
