02 SEPT 26

IN AN age of declining religious affiliation, many still turn to the Church during the rites of passage which mark a human life: in particular, births, deaths, and marriages. Many churches find that it is these thresholds in life which bring a per...

Christian think tank Theos and guests explore how acts of creativity shape our shared human experience. Friday, 10 July 2026, 6.30 - 8 pm. Tickets from £8.

Chine McDonald explores the recent backlash against our cultural obsession with self–optimisation. Can we resist the pull of productivity? 04/06/2026

On political exhaustion, public division and the stubborn work of hope.

A report by George Lapshynov and Nathan Mladin exploring the role of cathedrals in modern life.

IN MARCH 1966, John Lennon declared that The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus now”. Instead of claiming that the Fab Four were god-like, he was reflecting on a culture in which young people had turned away from the religion that had formed th...

Chine McDonald considers renewed interest in spirituality among the young

An Easter reflection on Project Hail Mary, courage, fear, and the deeper call to love

Chine McDonald reflects on the life and legacy of civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who died this week. 18/02/2026

Christian thinkers offer a resource as the world navigates geopolitical tensions, says Chine McDonald

European football’s leaders are increasingly concerned about Donald Trump’s wish to annex Greenland and have held initial discussions about how the sport could respond

Chine felt like she was going mad. It was 3 a.m., and her baby had been crying for...

From Britain’s medieval buildings to western pop and contemporary art, these creations showcase our interwoven stories, says former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams

The world now watches on with astonishment, fear and horror - what's next?

Hannah Rich unpacks the religious imagery and themes in ‘Lux’ – the new album by Rosalía. 25/11/2025

03 NOV 2025

Chine McDonald looks at Andy Burnham’s call for more localism

She may have shattered a stained glass ceiling but she will experience the same challenges as other female leaders

She may have shattered a stained glass ceiling but she will experience the same challenges as other female leaders

Join us for what promises to be an inspiring evening with Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.

Dozens of bishops and Christian leaders wrote: "Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude ot...

Editorial: Symbols of Christian nationalism were prominent at last Saturday’s ‘unite the kingdom’ march. Their deployment had little to do with religious faith

God invites us to rhythms of rest and reliance on him, not endless to-do lists, says Chine McDonald

Chine McDonald unpacks our latest open letter calling for Theology and Religious Studies to be safeguarded in Higher Education. 22/08/2025

The apocalypse is in vogue because our fascination with catastrophe is lucrative

A joint statement says aid workers are

Chine McDonald explores the impact of the attacks on July 7 2005 twenty years on. How has our cultural landscape changed? 10/07/2025

Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal that the truth behind it is ve...