Article Comment War & peace Moscow letter: why Russia critiques the West Malcolm Rogers Beyond condemning the invasion of Ukraine, there is also a need to understand why Russia thinks what it does, explains Malcolm Rogers, the Anglican chaplain in Moscow. 9 min read Authored on 2023-03-14
Explainer Creed On virtues Andrew Davison Brining together a series of articles on virtue, this page will be updated during Lent 2023, as Andrew's articles are published. 1 min read Authored on 2023-03-20
Article Change War & peace Letter from Odesa Peter Robertson It’s fatiguing living close to the front line. Peter Robertson reports on how aid is supporting those suffering in Ukraine. 2 min read Authored on 2023-03-30
News Comment War & peace After the first war, before the next Lika Zakaryan Once more border clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan are occurring. Lika Zakaryan reflects on what happened since the last war ended. 5 min read Authored on 2023-04-14
Review Change Freedom of Belief Face to face with the danger of faith Belle Tindall In the face of compassion fatigue, connecting with the humanity of a cause requires the artistic, not just the imperative. Belle Tindall reviews Clay and Canvas. 4 min read Authored on 2023-04-22
Article Comment War & peace How to disagree agreeably Jörg Friedrichs How do we converse passionately about controversial topics without falling out or falling into war? Jörg Friedrichs shares his insights after a difficult conversation with a colleague. 7 min read Authored on 2023-07-21
Column Comment War & peace Looking evil in the face George Pitcher After viewing a new documentary on the Holocaust in Ukraine, a harrowed George Pitcher ponders his duty not to look away. 4 min read Authored on 2023-09-07
Explainer Change Death & life Dealing with death – why the fuss? Jane Cacouris “No fuss” cremations are getting more popular. Not giving a formal space or process to say goodbye feels like a seismic cultural shift to Jane Cacouris. Part of the How To Die Well series. 6 min read Authored on 2023-10-25
Explainer Creed Death & life The lost art of dying well and what we can learn from it today Lydia Dugdale Living well in order to die well doesn’t simply happen. It takes work. It takes preparation. For All Souls Day, Lydia Dugdale asks if we are prepared for death. 5 min read Authored on 2023-11-01
Explainer Comment Death & life What they don’t tell you about when someone you love dies Yvonne Tulloch Sharing her experience of her husband’s death, Yvonne Tulloch charts grief’s journey and shares signposts to help. Part of the How to Die Well series. 4 min read Authored on 2023-11-08
Article Comment Freedom of Belief The month of May(hem) in Manipur Belle Tindall On the 27th May, Archbishop Justin Welby tweeted about the violence unfolding in Manipur. Belle Tindall re-winds the clock to May 3rd and tracks the events that led to his tweet. 6 min read Authored on 2023-06-02
Article Change Freedom of Belief Away from home, cut off from home Belle Tindall As Refugee Week concludes, Belle Tindall moves beyond the headlines and learns the story of Azer and the thousands of churches who are providing a sense of home for those who have fled theirs. 4 min read Authored on 2023-06-23
Article Comment War & peace When to stand up in an increasingly insecure world Ziya Meral When war is ‘othering’ by other means, the brutal realities of our world can be overwhelming. Ziya Meral contemplates what it means to take a stand. 4 min read Authored on 2023-07-06
Article Creed Building a stronger society lecture for Westminster Abbey Institute Nick Jones Centre for Cultural Witness Founder Graham Tomlin kicks off the Dignity and Public Service lecture series on Monday 30th October. 1 min read Authored on 2023-10-15
Column Comment Creed Dialling down the drama in the science and religion debate Andrew Davison In the first of a new series, biologist and priest Andrew Davison explores the perceived tension between science and religion, and the role identities play. 6 min read Authored on 2023-05-08
Explainer Change War & peace Millions of Ukrainians on the move set off an aid revolution Simone Di Vicenz Christian Aid’s Head of Humanitarian Policy Simone Di Vicenz argues the Ukraine war shows a change in approach is required to respond more effectively to global crises. 3 min read Authored on 2023-05-18
Essay Change Christmas survival An Acton nativity and a new crisis at Christmas time Robert Wright Inspired by a Christmas visit of Jose and Maria, West London churches aiding asylum seekers now expect a wave of evictions, Robert Wright discovers. 7 min read Authored on 2023-12-12
Column Change Christmas survival The shadow under the Christmas tree Roger Bretherton Psychologist, Roger Bretherton, offers advice for those who find it challenging to spend time with the family at Christmas. Part 1 of Unwrapping God This Christmas. 7 min read Authored on 2023-12-14
Column Change Christmas survival Team Christmas and the three gifts of Christmas Roger Bretherton How can we push past the stresses of the festive season to rediscover the magic? Roger Bretherton tells us how he learned to find joy in being on Team Christmas. Part 2 of Unwrapping God this Christmas. 7 min read Authored on 2023-12-01
Column Comment There’s more than one way to lose our humanity George Pitcher How we treat immigrants and how AI might treat humans weighs on the mind of George Pitcher. 4 min read Authored on 2023-12-15
Review Books Culture How children’s books challenge us to hope harder Elizabeth Wainwright Reading an award-winning children’s book challenges Elizabeth Wainwright much more than expected - to imagine and hope. 5 min read Authored on 2023-12-29
Explainer Culture Mental Health A history of anxiety Henna Cundill Anxiety is not a modern problem. From ancient social discomforts to contemporary societal shifts, Henna Cundill explore how we think, and worry, about it. 11 min read Authored on 2024-01-05
Review Community Culture One life's relevance to today Krish Kandiah One Life is a historic story retold for today audience, highlighting the response of individuals, families and leaders. Krish Kandiah ponders what it can teach us about sanctuary. 3 min read Authored on 2024-01-06
Article Community Culture Think little: what villages teach about coming together Elizabeth Wainwright Elizabeth Wainwright explores the frustrations and encouragements of village life, real and virtual, and finds a need for communion. 7 min read Authored on 2024-01-08