Contents

ISSUE 1 2026

" Rest is not luxury, it is obedience "

FEATURES

10 A picture of faith Interview with Neil Thorogood, incoming Assembly Moderator

22 A good question: How is church different in Britain? One question, four answers

26 Artificial intelligence real wisdom COVER STORY Malcolm Hanson asks how to respond to world-changing Al

30 How to keep going: Stop What will sustain you in your work? asks Francesca Nuzzolese

33 The healing of the nations Russell Furley-Smith on an Anglo-German partnership

35 Generation church Lindsey Brown sees how churches are responding to a new desire for God

39 Is this evangelism? Elizabeth Oldfield accompanies people moving towards faith

42 Church for looked-after children Laurence Wareing looks at how churches help children in care

44 Community Project Awards: Vine gardening club Bringing colour to east London

COLUMNS

15 Here & now Philippa Osei explores peace-making

18 Chapter & verse Andrew Graystone meets the last person Jesus touched

20 Soul stories Joshua Han concludes his story

21 Pilgrim Way Sheila Maxey looks back on a full month

59 Do stay for tea and coffee Paul Kerensa considers what children offer to worship

REGULARS

4 From the Editor

5 News

9 Art in focus Hear Us

47 Local digest

52 Classified adverts

54 Book reviews

56 TV review

57 Film review

58 Reform crossword

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