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The summer holidays are long gone and Christmas is around the corner. 'Rest' feels like a distant dream. Burnout and overwhelm can take over.

We look at the importance of rest in the Christian worldview, and its blessing for each of us:

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The importance of rest - Christianity
In a world where our value is derived from work and busyness, we can look to God, who models the better way of rest and intrinsic value.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Whilst remembering all who died and made sacrifices in the two world wars, we continue to pray for all those who continue to be affected by war today.

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War and peace - Christianity
The idea of shalom echoes through the whole Bible. But Christians have held many differing views of war and peace through the ages.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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In the UK, this Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, when in churches and at public outdoor gatherings, people come together to remember those who have died in world wars and other conflicts, and to pray for peace.
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Remembrance and the Church - Christianity
The Church plays a vital role in helping the nation remember those lost to war, and praying for peace.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Are ghosts mentioned in the Bible? Christian parapsychologist, Matt Arnold, gives his thoughts:

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Ghosts, the afterlife - Christianity
Matt Arnold, editor of the Christian Parapsychologist Journal, shares his thoughts on what the Bible has to say about the paranormal.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Halloween is here. Come and discover the history of this most spooky of days...

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What's the history of Halloween? - Christianity
Halloween has become a festival both loved and dreaded. We look at how it came into being.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Witches feature heavily in Halloween dress up - but what is a witch, and what is the history of witchcraft?

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October 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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King Charles III, the supreme governor of the Church of England, has met and prayed with Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church, marking an historic meeting of denominations.

Find out more about how different denominations worship the same God:

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Different denominations, same God - Christianity
The core of any genuine Christian denomination is the belief that Jesus Christ is the son of God and that anyone putting their trust and faith in him is forgiven by God.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Is God anti-sex? Or does the Bible tell a different story?

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Sex - Christianity
Whilst it can be distorted and misused, sex is in essence a good gift from God to be enjoyed by humans.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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What does it mean when we say the Bible is the Word of God?

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Is the Bible the infallible word of God, and what does that mean? - Christianity
What do we mean when we say the Bible is the word of God? What do Christians believe by that?
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October 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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What does the Bible have to say about war? And what exactly is peace, anyway?

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War and peace - Christianity
The idea of shalom echoes through the whole Bible. But Christians have held many differing views of war and peace through the ages.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Our creator God cares about all aspects of our wellbeing, including our mental health.

Find resources and encouragement on our site:

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#WorldMentalHealthDay
Mental health ( - Christianity
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October 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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In #HospiceCareWeek, we consider again the biblical view of caring for those at the end of life and assisted dying.
October 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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"An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. "

The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.

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#ChurchesTogether #ChristianUnity
Words of the statement: We are horrified at the terror attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, a Holy Day for the Jewish community. We stand with the Jewish community at this time and categorically reject all forms of antisemitism. Those who hold this ideology must be challenged and must never be allowed to win. We pray for the Jewish community, who will be deeply traumatised by this event. We pray for comfort for those who have lost loved ones. We thank the emergency services for their swift response, and we recognise with respect how, once again, they have put themselves in harm’s way to protect the community. We pray that all will come together in condemning this senseless attack. An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. We commit ourselves to work for positive relationships between faiths and communities in our nation, now and always.
October 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury has been named as Sarah Mullally. She will be the first female holder of the role.

What do we know about Sarah and the role of Archbishop of Canterbury?

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The Archbishop of Canterbury - Christianity
Who is the Archbishop of Canterbury? How are they appointed? What's the history of the role?
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October 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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As the #SeasonofCreation draws to a close, let's take a look at the 'how' and 'why of the origins of our universe:

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Creation, big bang and evolution - Christianity
How and why was the universe formed? Bringing science and religion together can help us answer these enormous questions.
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September 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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It can be easy to turn in on ourselves when things get hard. But Danny found that helping others also helped him with his depression. Watch his short story here:

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Testimonies / faith journeys - Christianity
Danny talks about his struggle with depression and how his desire to help others helped him to cope.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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"The Cross and the Gospel of Christ must never be co-opted to support the messages that breed hostility towards others"

@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents express "deep concern" about the misuse of the symbols and words of the Christian faith

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September 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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King Charles has been in the news a lot this week. Is he a man of faith? And what are his beliefs?

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#kingcharles #christianity
King Charles III - Faith and beliefs - Christianity
King Charles seeks to be a monarch who reigns in a multi-faith realm, where Christianity is no longer the faith of the majority of his subjects.
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September 19, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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There's a lot of information and misinformation about the war in Gaza.

Find out the facts about the origins of the conflict here:

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#Gaza #Israel #Palestine
Israel and Palestine - a brief introduction to the origins of the conflict - Christianity
The history of Israel and Palestine is long and complicated. Here we lay out the facts.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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The seasons outside are a wonderful metaphor for the ups and downs in our own lives. The Church is there to help mark these personal seasons - the joyful, the mournful and all in between:

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#autumn #seasons #Christianity
Seasons of our lives - Christianity
There are many seasons in our lives. The church is there to help us celebrate, mourn and remember.
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September 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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The much loved Queen Elizabeth II died exactly three years ago.

She was a woman of faith. Read more about her beliefs here, and how they impacted her life:

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Queen Elizabeth II - a life of faith - Christianity
The life of Queen Elizabeth was marked by her faith in God. We look at how her deeply held beliefs helped her to serve.
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September 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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As the #globalweekofprayer draws to an end, we look at the thorny subject of what happens when our prayers don't seem to be answered:

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OPINION - Unanswered prayer - Christianity
Andy Bannister, director of Solas, Centre for Public Christianity, addresses the problem of unanswered prayer - when Heaven seems silent.
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September 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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A recent study found that nearly two thirds of Gen Z-ers prayed in the past week. During this #globalweekofprayer, take a moment to find out what prayer is and why we do it:

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What is prayer? - Christianity
Prayer is an integral part of the Christian life. But what is it and why do we do it?
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September 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Yesterday was #NationalBurgerDay and today is #LemonJuiceDay. Food and drink are part of our everyday lives, but also carry much significance in the Christian faith.
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Food and drink - Christianity
Food and drink are part of our everyday lives, but also carry much significance in the Christian faith.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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The season has changed. @BBCMOTD is back on our screens! Sport mirrors the ups and downs of life. In it we sometimes find disappointment, but we can also find God. www.christianity.org.uk/article/what...
August 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM