Mark Woods

220 years on, there is a new frontier for Bible Society's work
220 years on, there is a new frontier for Bible Society's work

The British and Foreign Bible Society began on 7 March 1804, 220 years ago, with a vision to bring the Bible to as many people as possible. That work continues today.

The Queen's death marks the end of an age
The Queen's death marks the end of an age

As this part of our long story ends, the prevailing note is simple gratitude for what we have been given.

In Their Words: The Story of Early Methodism
In Their Words: The Story of Early Methodism

The early years of Methodism were marked by hostility from the establishment, internal divisions and personal failures. But Methodism survived and became a mighty engine for spiritual renewal.

How will the Orthodox Church deal with the Ukraine schism?
How will the Orthodox Church deal with the Ukraine schism?

It's hard to overestimate the significance of the breach between Moscow and Constantinople over Ukraine.

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to foodbanks, nightshelters in  barnstorming TUC address
Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to foodbanks, nightshelters in barnstorming TUC address

He hit out at levels of household debt, noting that households were now more indebted than they were in 2008 before the financial crash.

National peace in South Sudan has to be achieved locally, says Tearfund partner
National peace in South Sudan has to be achieved locally, says Tearfund partner

South Sudan's problems go much deeper than the civil war that has wrecked the country and traumatised its people since 2013, according to a Christian lawyer who works in conflict resolution there.

500 years after the Reformation, can evangelicals and Catholics make up?
500 years after the Reformation, can evangelicals and Catholics make up?

The language Catholics and Protestants have used about each other in the past, particularly evangelical Protestants, is quite extraordinary.