Faith
Church Invites Nation to Rediscover Christmas Joy
Faith Facts
- The Church of England has launched its largest Christmas campaign called ‘Joy of Christmas,’ focusing on the hope and joy found in Christ.
- Special resources include daily reflections, online worship, and a newly published illustrated children’s book about the nativity from a fresh perspective.
- This season, churches across the country expect millions to gather for services and uplifting celebrations centered on God’s gift to humanity.
The ‘Joy of Christmas’ campaign encourages families, schools, and individuals to embrace the true source of joy this season. Resources range from daily Advent reflections to hands-on activities designed to bring biblical hope into homes and communities.
Adults can experience insightful Christmas teachings, while children can enjoy a new storybook celebrating Christ’s birth in a way that sparks wonder and conversation.
Churches anticipate a strong turnout as people seek meaning and warmth at Christmas, and many are invited to discover or return to the faith at these special gatherings.
“There’s a lot of talk – and quite a bit of singing – about joy at Christmas. But what does that mean when life feels overwhelming?”
“If you feel like joining the grumpy owl in our story and shutting yourself away, then the message of Christmas is for you.”
“It’s a reminder that joy is not a command to obey or another task to tick off; nor is it hidden in perfection or possessions. It is a gift – freely given by the God who never hides or closes the door to us.”
“At the heart of Christmas is the good news that God comes into the world, opening doors and giving us confidence to walk with him into the future he makes possible.”
— Bishop Sam Corley
Let us reflect this holy season on the hope that Christ brings, and boldly share the joy and freedom found in faith with our neighbors and nation.
Faith Facts
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps ideologically guards the regime, controlling the economy and blocking paths to freedom unlike Egypt’s 2013 shift.
- History like 1979 revolution and cases in Afghanistan and Sudan show brief windows of freedom often collapse without Christian values anchoring society.
- True transformation requires God’s intervention, as authoritarian regimes rarely yield genuine democracy absent Biblical principles.
Dr. Martin Parsons warns that U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran will intensify persecution against Iranian Christians in the short term.
The regime, weakened and threatened, draws on Shi’a martyrdom doctrine to target believers as enemies, mirroring past crackdowns amid protests.
Believers everywhere must urgently pray for Iranian Christians.
Trust God’s sovereignty amid trials, as Scripture commands unceasing prayer for persecuted brethren.
Faith Facts
- The report revealed a third of young non-churchgoers would attend if invited by a friend, with a quarter eager to explore the Bible.
- Bible sales surged in 2025, with SPCK reporting record figures among younger readers seeking truth and peace.
- Bible Society stands firm, citing YouGov’s rigorous methods, as church leaders report fuller services and rising spiritual curiosity.
YouGov plans to repeat its church attendance survey later this year amid scrutiny of Bible Society’s
“Quiet Revival” report
which showed Christian attendance rising from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2024.
Young adults aged 18-24 saw dramatic increases, from 4% to 16% overall, with over a fifth of young men and 12% of young women attending monthly, signaling hope for faith’s renewal.
Despite secular critics questioning the data, this upcoming survey offers a chance to affirm God’s work in Britain.
Pray for revival, invite friends to church, and stand boldly for faith and freedom.
Faith Facts
- God rested on the seventh day after creation, blessing the Sabbath as an example for His people (Genesis 2:2-3).
- Hebrews 4:9-10 promises a Sabbath-rest for God’s people, mirroring His own rest from works.
- Jesus invites the weary to find soul-rest in Him, with an easy yoke and light burden (Matthew 11:28-30).
In a culture glorifying endless toil, Christians must reclaim rest as sacred obedience to God’s design.
Rest ceases striving and depends fully on the Creator, renewing strength for faith, family, and freedom.
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10)
“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him.” (Psalm 62:1)
Today, pause from worldly pressures, trust in divine provision, and rest to stand firm in biblical values.
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