Tributes paid to missionary pioneer and ‘God’s servant’ George Verwer following death – Premier News
Tributes are being paid to George Verwer, the founder of Operation Mobilisation, following his death. Sophie Drew. 15 April 2023 Fulcrum
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There’s a reason every hit worship song sounds the same – RNS
A new study found that the most popular worship songs come from a handful of megachurches with a knack for writing pop songs about what God will do for you. Bob Smetana. Religion News Service. 11 April 2023 Fulcrum
Lost in transmission – on not romanticising the Coronation – Law & Religion UK
In a guest post, Jonathan Chaplin, an Anglican, Fellow of Wesley House, Cambridge, and author of “Beyond Establishment: Resetting Church-State Relations in England” (SCM 2022), offers a sceptical personal view of the Church of England’s role in the Coronation. Jonathan Chaplin, “Lost in transmission – on not romanticising the Coronation” in Law & Religion UK, 4 … Continue Reading
Archbishop Justin’s Easter sermon at Canterbury Cathedral Sung Eucharist
Read the Archbishop’s sermon at the Easter Day Sung Eucharist at Canterbury Cathedral, at 11am on 9th April 2023 Archbishop of Canterbury’s website. 9 April 2023 Fulcrum
The Guardian view on black British Christians: keeping the faith – Guardian
Churches with African and Caribbean roots are thriving despite the secular times The Guardian View. 9 April 2023 Fulcrum
Does the Church of England need evangelicals? – The Spectator
The Church of England is in for an explosive summer. In February, Synod decided to allow the blessing of gay couples, and hinted that it will lift the ban on actively gay clergy. Conservative evangelicals have warned the bishops that if they really go ahead with this they will create a split that dwarfs the … Continue Reading
CoE Bishops fearful about the consequences of gay blessings vote, leak shows – Anglicanink
The bishops of the Church of England are facing a “Sophie’s choice” with no good options in the wake of General Synod’s February vote to permit same-sex blessings as part of the Living in Love and Faith process. A photo tweeted by one of the bishop’s present, shows the subject headings of the discussions held … Continue Reading
The third great crisis in Christianity – The Spectator
After he anoints the King next month, Justin Welby’s thoughts will perhaps turn to his own future. If Anglican gossip is to believed, Welby plans to step down to make way for a new Archbishop of Canterbury once the new Supreme Governor has been crowned. You could hardly blame him for wanting a quiet life: … Continue Reading
Humza Yousaf and the new face of Islam in public life – Theos
Paul Bickley on Humza Yousaf becoming Scotland’s First Minister and the evolving perception of Islam in public life. Theos 28 March 2023 Fulcrum
Giant among many grasshoppers – Church Times
David Wilbourne remembers an archbishop who argued fiercely for what he believed Church Times. 31 March 2023 John Clark