Welcome to Thursday Evenings at All Hallows. Since the invention of the telegraph in the nineteenth century, there has been a revolution in electronic communication, particularly in the last 50 odd years. This technological revolution has had a significant effect upon the church as well as larger society. In this
Welcome to Sundays at All Hallows. This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday in Lent. It is also known as Laetare Sunday, Mid-Lent Sunday, Refreshment Sunday, and Rose Sunday. Laetare is the Latin word for “rejoice.” In the Church of England, the Church of Ireland, and some other Anglican churches this
10 Ways Churches Can Engage with Their Local Communities Churches play a vital role in their communities, offering salvation, guidance, support, and outreach to those in need. However, to remain relevant and effective, churches must actively engage with their local communities in meaningful ways. Church community engagement goes beyond Sunday
“Becoming a Future-Ready Church” featuring Adelle Banks What shifts are needed for congregations to be future-ready? Adelle Banks reflects on the evolving nature of church hospitality, social justice, technology, and vitality. She highlights innovative approaches that foster belonging, authentic community, and discipleship in a rapidly changing world. Most Churches Report
How to Level Up Evangelistic Growth in Your Church “What fuels church health? Many factors contribute, but one of the most significant—maybe the most significant—is intentional evangelism. In this issue, we explore data from Exponential’s “Becoming Five Multiplication Study,” which surveyed more than 1,000 Protestant churches in the United States.
Welcome to Sundays at All Hallows. This Sunday’s service follows the order of service for A Service of the Word (SW 1) from the Anglican Church of Canada’s Eucharistic Prayers, Services of the Word, and Night Prayer Supplementary to The Book of Alternative Services. It conforms closely to the shape
What Is Modern Christianity? Modern Christianity is a dynamic and evolving expression of faith that continues to shape and be shaped by contemporary society. While the core beliefs of Christianity remain unchanged, the way people practice and experience their faith has adapted to the challenges and opportunities of the modern
Decline in American Christian observance has slowed, Pew study finds ‘The U.S. is a spiritual place, a religious place, where we’ve seen signs of religious stabilization in the midst of longer-term decline,’ said Gregory Smith, a senior associate director of research at Pew Research Center. Related: Latest research findings on Christianity