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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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Remembering the Forgotten Army

Articles | 10.08.2025

Today we remember the Forgotten Army: those who died and those still fighting or imprisoned in the Far East for three torturous months after Victory in Europe was declared on 8 May 1945.

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Holidays and holy days – part 2

Articles | 03.08.2025

The second of Louise Davis’ reflections to get you into the holiday spirit.

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Holidays and holy days – part 1

Articles | 27.07.2025

The first of two reflections by Louise Davis, to get you into the holiday spirit.

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Nicaea 1700 – part 3

Articles | 20.07.2025

Marking the 1,700 years of the Nicene Creed, Stephen Rand offers a personal and thought-provoking essay from his own Baptist perspective.

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Nicaea 1700 – part 2

Articles | 13.07.2025

Gordon Giles, theologian, musicologist and canon chancellor of Rochester Cathedral, reflects on the powerful relationships between music, prayer and belief.

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Nicaea 1700 – part 1

Articles | 06.07.2025

Mike Royal, general secretary of Churches Together in England, marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed.

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All together! Messy Church conference 2025

Articles | 29.06.2025

After well over two years of planning the fourth Messy Church international conference took place last weekend. Read all about it!

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Highlighting Guidelines

Articles | 22.06.2025

The latest in an occasional series highlighting the riches of our Bible reading notes. This week Guidelines with Helen Paynter.

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Loving those who are different 2

Articles | 15.06.2025

The second reflection by Inderjit Bhogal, looking ahead to Refugee Week 16–22 June.

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Loving those who are different 1

Articles | 08.06.2025

The first of two reflections by Inderjit Bhogal, looking ahead to Refugee Week, 16–22 June.

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