Exploring the Christian Faith
What do Christians believe happened when Jesus died?
Christians believe that nobody is perfect. We have all done things that are wrong. This is called sin. It means missing the mark – not living up to God’s standards. Our sin separates us from God. Christians believe that when Jesus died on the cross […]
Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of Westminster Cathedral by clicking on the circles on the map. The Cathedral situated in Francis Street, London is the Mother Church of the Catholic community in England and Wales and the Metropolitan Church and Cathedral of the Archbishop of Westminster. It […]
Faith in Action
Many Christians see it as very important to have an interest in politics at a local, national and international level. Gavin Shuker MP shares how his Christian faith affects his role as a Member of Parliament.
How do Christians remember Jesus' death on Good Friday?
Good Friday is both a time of sadness and a time of thankfulness. Sadness as Christians remember the suffering that Jesus endured but thankfulness as they think about how he suffered and died as a sign of God’s love for all people. Some Christians will […]
What unites Christians?
Christians come in all different shapes and sizes, but they do have one thing in common – they believe in Jesus Christ as somebody special who has changed their life. Hear some stories here.
Introduction to this best selling book.
Christians often refer to the Bible as ‘God’s Word’ and therefore see it as the most important book ever written. Although the Bible is more than 3000 years old Christians believe that, through this amazing book, God is still teaching, helping and guiding them today. […]
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Who is Father God?
Who is Father God?
Christians believe in the Trinity - that is, in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is important to realise that this does not mean that Christians believe in three gods – they do not. Christians believe in one God that has three parts. Christians […]
What is the Trinity?
What is the Trinity?
Christians believe in the Trinity - that is, in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is important to realise that this does not mean that Christians believe in three gods – they do not. Christians believe in one God that has three parts. Christians […]
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Christians believe in the Trinity - that is, in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is important to realise that this does not mean that Christians believe in three gods – they do not. Christians believe in one God that has three parts. Christians […]
What is the URC's mission today?
What is the URC's mission today?
The URC believe that as a church they are called to join in God’s mission. They see mission as the reason the church exists. With the aim of enabling the church to be mission-focused the URC has a Mission Team. Alongside the Mission Committee this […]
What is the history of the URC?
What is the history of the URC?
Although one of the smaller of Britain’s ‘mainstream’ denominations, the United Reformed Church stands in the historic Reformed tradition, whose member denominations make up the largest single strand of Protestantism with more than 70 million members world-wide. The United Reformed Church (URC) in England and […]
What do the different terms mean? Euthanasia: The word comes from two Greek words meaning ‘Good death’. It usually refers to painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. Assisted suicide: Providing a seriously ill person with the […]
How did the mission start and what work is it involved in?
How did the mission start and what work is it involved in?
Wellesley and Alice Bailey founded the Leprosy Mission, formerly known as the ‘Mission to Lepers’ in 1874 after time spent in India where they saw the devastation caused by the disease. During the next two decades the Baileys travelled widely to see the needs of […]
What is leprosy?
What is leprosy?
Leprosy is a mildly infectious disease associated with poverty that can be easily cured. Leprosy starts by damaging the small nerves on the skin’s surface resulting in a loss of feeling. Without the ability to feel pain the risk of a person hurting their self […]
What is Operation Christmas Child?
What is Operation Christmas Child?
Samaritan’s Purse founded by Bob Pierce an evangelist and journalist with Youth For Christ aims to help the world’s poor and marginalised. The charity’s vision is based on the teaching of Jesus in the New Testament when after sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, […]
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