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Helping People of Faith Feel Seen: Inside the Inaugural...

By Duncan Pile

A global summit unites diverse leaders to reshape how faith is portrayed in media—championing authentic, accurate, and respectful representation.

The Imperative of Planting Progressive Churches

By Duncan Pile

Progressive churches offer face-to-face fellowship, full inclusion, and healing from harmful theology—meeting a deep spiritual need.

Compline: Some Reflections for Spooky Season

By Matthew Allen

Compline, the Anglican night prayer, speaks to the fears and phantoms of the dark—making it a fitting companion to Halloween’s playful dread. From...

God Remembers Her - Does the Church?

By Tom Sugimura

A woman with dementia forgets her family—but not God. What does her story reveal about the church’s call to care?

Making Mortals into Martyrs

By Ken Chitwood

How violent death becomes a rallying symbol—where grief meets grievance, faith meets politics, and martyr myths mobilize movements in the digital age.

Doing God's Laundry

By Matthew Allen

In Anglican worship, love is expressed through sacred routines—ironing linens, replacing candles, and rinsing chalices. This reflection reveals how...

The Fruit of the Spirit in The Book of Common Prayer

By Matthew Allen

The Church of Ireland’s liturgy reflects love, joy, peace, and more—revealing a Spirit-filled tradition where worship and daily life intertwine through...

Envisioning an “Atlantic Crescent” with Historian Alaina...

By Ken Chitwood

Black Muslim communities in the Atlantic world shape geographies of resistance through migration, faith, and activism. Connections across continents and...

Did Jesus Teach Eternal Torment or Restoration?

By Duncan Pile

What if Hell isn’t forever? Discover how early Christians saw judgment as healing, not torment—and why ‘aionios’ might change everything.

Love in the Hardest Seasons: God's Grace for Caregivers

By Tom Sugimura

When caring for a loved one feels overwhelming, remember the God who hears your groans, strengthens your heart, and calls your service an act of love for...

St Philip And The Eunuch: Lessons For The Modern Church

By Matthew Allen

St Philip the Deacon Lessons for the Modern Church

An Anglican in Inverness

By Matthew Allen

Three churches, one city, and a cathedral full of mice—Anglican Inverness is anything but ordinary.

Does Paul's Wretched Man Reflect 'the Christian Life'?

By Duncan Pile

Many churches teach that Paul’s “wretched man” in Romans 7 describes the normal Christian life—a life of constant failure. But what if that’s a tragic...

Assisted Suicide Is Becoming Law—Are Church Leaders Ready?

By Matthew Allen

As assisted suicide nears legalization in England and Wales, clergy must prepare for complex moral and pastoral realities. Are they ready to respond?

Why Global Christianity Depends on Listening, Not Leading

By Matthew Allen

Global Christian partnerships are shifting from top-down mission models to mutual relationships rooted in listening, learning, and shared growth. Here's...

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