UK: Churchgoing is On the Rise | 14th Mar 2010

It appears the long-term decline in UK churchgoing is levelling off and there are signs of a new interest in going to church.
A Tear Fund study showed that more than a quarter of adults in the UK attend church at least once a year while 15% went at least once a month in 2008, up from 13% in 2007. This trend appears to have continued into 2009. The study also showed that almost 3 million people would consider going to church given the right invitation.
However, the gender and age gaps are widening: only 35% of churchgoers are men and, among the critical under 16’s, attendance has continued to fall over the period.

Source: Tear Fund; Virgin Media

BIBLE STUDY: Isaiah 56:6-8

PRAISE: God for this change of momentum. Pray that churches may be ready to receive these people.

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UK: Churchgoing is On the Rise | 14th Feb 2010

It appears the long-term decline in UK churchgoing is levelling off and there are signs of a new interest in going to church.
A Tear Fund study showed that more than a quarter of adults in the UK attend church at least once a year while 15% went at least once a month in 2008, up from 13% in 2007. This trend appears to have continued into 2009. The study also showed that almost 3 million people would consider going to church given the right invitation.
However, the gender and age gaps are widening: only 35% of churchgoers are men and, among the critical under 16’s, attendance has continued to fall over the period.

Source: Tear Fund; Virgin Media

BIBLE STUDY: Isaiah 56:6-8

PRAISE: God for this change of momentum. Pray that churches may be ready to receive these people.

Danger of return to the old days of Ulster conflict, Prince gains respect through openness, and the "miracle" at an aid agency

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint. Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint.  Today, the resurgence of violence in Northern Ireland leads to fears of a return to the conflicts of the past, Prince William gains respect as he shares his pain at losing his mother, and aid agency Tear Fund celebrates a “miracle” in combating HIV.

Story Links:

Northern Ireland:

telegraph.co.uk Sir Hugh Orde calls on loyalists not to seek revenge

guardian.co.uk Brown and Cameron praise historic cross-party unity

Prince William:

telegraph.co.uk Prince William speaks of shock at losing his mother

google.com Prince William tells of ‘emptiness’ since Diana’s death

Tear Fund “miracle”:

tearfund.org Tearfund thanks supporters for £5m for HIV