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Each week we post an article that is designed as a ‘thought for the week.’ It is often related to something current, topical or seasonal. Written by our authors and staff, these five-minute reads encourage Biblical reflection and Christian action.

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Gospel values and the election 1

Articles | 16.06.2024

The first of three articles to help you think through the questions and reflect prayerfully on the gospel values that might guide your decision-making in the election on 4 July.

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Going wild in Aberystwyth!

Articles | 09.06.2024

To celebrate our sponsorship of the Church Times Green Church Awards 2024 we’re sharing some exciting Messy Church Goes Wild stories.

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Going wild in Cheam!

Articles | 02.06.2024

To celebrate our sponsorship of the Church Times Green Church Awards 2024 we’re sharing some exciting Messy Church Goes Wild stories.

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From reader to writer

Articles | 26.05.2024

A bank holiday reflection to inspire you from April McIntyre, one of the winners in our recent writing competition for The Upper Room.

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Pray in the Spirit

Articles | 19.05.2024

Today we celebrate the festival of Pentecost, and the culmination of this year’s Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative.

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New ways to pray

Articles | 12.05.2024

The second of three articles on the Holy Habit of prayer to mark this year’s Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative.

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Thy Kingdom Come

Articles | 05.05.2024

The first of three articles on the Holy Habit of prayer, as we mark this year’s Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative.

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Bible Reflections for Older People

Articles | 28.04.2024

The last in our series highlighting the riches and range of our Bible reading notes is taken from Bible Reflections for Older People.

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Day by Day with God

Articles | 21.04.2024

The second in our new series highlighting the riches and range of our Bible reading notes.

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New Daylight

Articles | 14.04.2024

The first of a new series highlighting the riches and range of our Bible reading notes.

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