Briefing: The Asbury revival – how to understand the charismatic non-stop spontaneous worship
For almost two weeks, a revival has taken place at Asbury College, Kentucky, where thousands have taken part in non-stop praise and worship
Briefing: Church buildings in deprived areas closing faster than in affluent communities
A report concludes that churches in deprived areas are closing at a faster rate than in more affluent ones, discussed with many guests working in churches in the margins
Briefing: Tangled legacy of the Church of England’s debate on same-sex marriage
Rosie Dawson hosts a discussion on the Church of England synod vote on same-sex blessings, with guests from all sides of the divide
Briefing: Historic peace pilgrimage by church leaders to South Sudan
Ruth Peacock hosts a discussion about three church leaders visiting South Sudan this weekend on a “pilgrimage of peace”.
Briefing: Church of England bishops’ proposals on same-sex marriage ‘incoherent’
A discussion hosted by Rosie Dawson on the CofE bishops’ proposals which ban same-sex marriage but offer a blessing instead
Briefing: Lookahead to the top religion stories expected in 2023
Ukraine, refugees, and church divisions will top the faith agenda in 2023, according to a panel of commentators in this RMC Briefing.
Briefing: The legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Catholic commentators point to his legacy as a great theologian, suggesting he was one of the most significant Popes since the Renaissance
Briefing: Review of 2022
With Journalists Catherine Pepinster, Rosie Dawson and Julia Bicknell; Professor Abby Day, Rev Steve Chalke; Dr Katie Kelaidis & Dr Krish Kandiah
Briefing: Census 2021 – Non Religion on the rise
With, Dr Lois Lee, University of Kent; Dr Hannah Waite, Theos think tank; Dr David Robertson, Open University; Dr Keith Kahn-Harris, Leo Baeck College
Briefing: Impact of census results on religion and belief
A panel of religious figures, scholars and educators debated the significance of the newly released breakdown of last year’s census records during our well-attended online briefing
