UK & Ireland
New bookstore bucks trend

New bookstore bucks trend

A new Christian bookshop is bucking the trend of people buying books online – and it is hoping to expand further.


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We must not forget Ukraine

We must not forget Ukraine

February marked four years since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, and 12 years since the Russo-Ukrainian War began with …

Features
The link between 'right living' and joy in the Spirit

The link between 'right living' and joy in the Spirit

It’s marathon season. Could long-distance running get your life back on track with God? The Apostle Paul writes, “I have …

UK & Ireland
Christian care home chain expands

Christian care home chain expands

Two new care homes are being taken on by Christian care provider Pilgrims’ Friend Society, bringing its total number of …

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Comment

Dave Brennan

DIY abortion up to birth: A wake up call for the Church?

Dave Brennan
Neil Robbie

How do we preserve our identity if we're in exile?

Neil Robbie
John-Edward Funnell

Who should I pray for?

John-Edward Funnell

Features

Features
What the mysteries of the universe teach us about God

What the mysteries of the universe teach us about God

Every so often I run across a news article about new discoveries that could reshape our understanding of the universe …

Features
The missionary mouse: How God used a pest for His purposes

The missionary mouse: How God used a pest for His purposes

It was the end of a long day. As the night deepened, all members of the family were tucked up …

Features
Talking Tourette’s

Talking Tourette’s

We live in a noisy world, where the demands on our time and attention from social media, culture, the press …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
Top scientist axed  over gender views

Top scientist axed over gender views

A top scientific officer whose concerns about puberty blockers led to the pausing of a national trial has now been …

UK & Ireland
A Passion for Life ignites church outreach

A Passion for Life ignites church outreach

More than 340 churches are taking part in a nationwide evangelistic mission around the Easter period.Churches as far north …

UK & Ireland
MP: ‘I pray for  Leah every day’

MP: ‘I pray for Leah every day’

A Westminster politician says he prays for abducted Christian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu every day.On 19 February 2018, 110 Dapchi …

World

World
Pakistan: Safe house plan

Pakistan: Safe house plan

The construction of a safe house for Christians in Pakistan is underway, with the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) hoping …

World
Afghanistan: Women oppressed further

Afghanistan: Women oppressed further

Domestic violence in Afghanistan has been legalised under a new penal code, with husbands now allowed to beat their wives, …

World
Shia Islam: The force that’s gripped Iran

Shia Islam: The force that’s gripped Iran

As turbulence and uncertainty grip the Middle East, what is Shia Islam – the Muslim ideology which came to power …

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People

People
Andrew Carey

Andrew Carey

Andrew Carey, the former editor of The Church of England Newspaper (CEN), and son of former Archbishop of Canterbury …

People
Winter Olympians share faith

Winter Olympians share faith

Winter Olympians have been sharing what their faith means to them.Christian US bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor won the gold …

People
Andrew Watson: 1961-2026

Andrew Watson: 1961-2026

Andrew Watson, who was the Bishop of Guildford and a member of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC), has …

Reviews

Reviews
The road to Canterbury

The road to Canterbury

The first is Archbishop Sarah Mullally: And Ten Urgent Challenges for the Church of England, which opens …

Reviews
Theology: Out of the fast lane

Theology: Out of the fast lane

The book begins with the classic quote from J.I. Packer: “Live slowly enough to be able to think deeply about …

Reviews
Lament: A means of grace

Lament: A means of grace

Quoting a recent episode of the radio programme Serving Today, he observed: “We need to choose hymns and songs …

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Letter

Defining secularism

Date posted: 17 Mar 2026

Dear Editor, In recent editions of en, the word “secularism” has cropped up many times. I led the …

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Loneliness and churches

Date posted: 12 Mar 2026

Dear Editor, Kirsten Birkett’s article “Connection and community for the lonely” touches on a core issue for …

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Conspiracy theories

Date posted: 9 Mar 2026

Dear Editor, Helen Thorne-Allenson is right about conspiracy theories (see en article here), and especially right that we …

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