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We rise to sing…

The rediscovery of a cherished old hymn sheet causes sniggering in the back pews
26 Jun 20

First Baptist

Being 'In Touch' virtually
21 Jun 20
Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist

A ‘Zoom Coffee Hour’ concluded this traditional service in a city much in the news lately
14 Jun 20
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Saint John’s

A lovely way to end the day – especially after a tumultuous week at this historic church!
7 Jun 20
Washington, DC

‘Not today’ Covid-19 face mask

Hillsong TV has chosen this moment to produce a $15 promotional Covid-19 face mask
2 May 20

The doubting disciple

Andrew Walker takes a fresh look at Doubting Thomas, a man who liked to get his facts straight
16 Apr 20

John Calvin discovery is ‘a bombshell’

A long-lost manuscript discovered in the Library of Geneva sheds new light on gloomy reformer, John Calvin
1 Apr 20

In praise of online church

As 1000 churches go online due to coronavirus, Steve Goddard reminds us why virtual church can be so good
26 Mar 20

Lead us not into augmentation

When livestreaming the church service doesn’t go exactly as the Roman Missal says it should
25 Mar 20

Hope at the end of the world

Simon Parke asks: How do we find hope as the uncertainty of coronavirus takes hold?
18 Mar 20

A rosary that knows when you pray

The holy beads which twin with an app on your phone to turn your prayers digital
2 Mar 20

Religious futures

A poem by Rupert Loydell reflects on tools for learning how to pray
2 Mar 20

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Shepherd of the Mountains

Big heart, tiny service – and oh, that piano!
23 May 20
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A cracker day in Belfast with plenty of coughing and sneezing.
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Sun Valley Mennonite

Invited by God to sing four-part harmony - but no radios please, we're Mennonite.
6 Mar 11
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Village Church (South)

Worship the Lord at this young people's church (but unfriendly)
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