German court rules local ban on public worship due to Covid ‘illegal’

Jan 4, 2023 by

from The Christian Institute: Churches in the German city of Lage were unlawfully forced to close during the coronavirus pandemic, a court has ruled. In March 2021, the local government of the city in North Rhine-Westphalia banned all...

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Britain is yearning for traditional Christianity

Sep 21, 2022 by

by Madeleine Grant, Telegraph: Queen Elizabeth II was a great giver of gifts; literal and metaphorical. For the Pope, a basket of whisky and honey from the royal estates. For her family, a smooth transition of power. In her final years...

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Hymns and Neurons: How Worship Rewires Our Brains and Bonds Us Together

Aug 30, 2022 by

W. David O. Taylor, Christianity Today: One of the curious results of the COVID-19 lockdown back in 2020 was the opportunity to experiment with what I might call “soul only” worship. This approach prioritizes the invisible activities of...

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Fears for the future of Radio 4’s Daily Service

May 29, 2022 by

from Religion Media Centre: The BBC has announced the closure of its long wave broadcasts, which has for many years been the home of the daily service, broadcast on Radio 4 LW at 0945. The Daily Service was first broadcast in 1928 and the...

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What’s wrong with multi-faith worship?

Apr 20, 2022 by

by Tim Dieppe, Christian Concern: The Royal Family website describes the recent Commonwealth Day Service in March 2022 as a “multi-faith service.” The Queen was represented by The Prince of Wales at this annual service. Famously, and...

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15 Reasons Your Soul Needs Gathered Worship, Not Just a Livestream

Aug 30, 2021 by

By Dane Ortlund, 9 Marks: The pandemic continues. Physical attendance in many churches remains sparse—or at least sparser than before. For various reasons, some may need to continue staying home. But other low-risk or fully vaccinated...

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