Creed

Our curated articles help explain the impact of Christian belief on life, history and culture. Creed is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.

Explainer
  1. Belief
  2. Christmas culture
A nativity scene in bold colours in an illumination style.

Christmas countdown day 20: the consequences

Barnabas Aspray
Explore the notion of the author entering their own creation.
1min read
Article
  1. Awe and wonder
  2. Community
A puppet donkey peaks over the edge of a cathedral pulpit

Cathedrals are making a comeback, here’s why

David Ison
From soft toys to crisis moments, these flagships hold much more than our stories.
4min read
Article
  1. Belief
  2. Creed
A man sits in a church pew below a colourful stained glass window, looking pensive.

2024 - the year Christianity bounced back?

Graham Tomlin
From the opinion sites to the churchyard, we’re seeking a better way to live.
6min read
Snippet
  1. Advent
  2. Care
A Korean style historic illustration of the nativity.

The mess, grit, and dirt of the post-partum stable

Imogen Ball
No cheerleaders, nor midwives, no older women who had walked Mary's path before.
3min read
Article
  1. Christmas culture
  2. Creed
Christmas presents wrapped with red and white paper and string.

Giving is good for everyone . . . and not just at Christmas

Graham Tomlin
A guest opinion for the Financial Times.
1min read
Article
  1. Belief
  2. Christmas culture
A fish eye lens view of a person standing silhouetted, looking up to a colourful night sky with the Milky Way across it

How to have a philosophically happy Christmas

Charles Foster
Raise a glass to the invasion of history by the author of history.
5min read
Article
  1. Christmas culture
  2. Creed
An arts and crafts image of the three kings adoring the new born Christ.

Magi: where did the wise men come from?

Mark Gilbert
The origin story of the Middle East's ancient king makers.
6min read
Podcast
  1. Belief
  2. Christmas culture
A fish eye lens view of a person standing silhouetted, looking up to a colourful night sky with the Milky Way across it

Christmas countdown day 16: a philosophical Christmas

Charles Foster
Raise a glass to the invasion of history.
1min read
Podcast
  1. Awe and wonder
  2. Comment
A rockpool on a beach reflects the sun, a castle stands beyond the sand dunes

Christmas Countdown Day 11: Beauty’s extraordinary masterpiece

Katherine Amphlett
Senior Editor Nick Jones' pick of the year.
1min read
Podcast
  1. Advent
  2. Christmas survival
In front of a collapsed building, a rescuer carries a new born baby by the arms.

Christmas countdown day 8: in the bleak midwinter

J. S. Averill
Beneath the tinsel: you can share feelings of hopelessness - yet not be overcome.
1min read
Essay
  1. Art
  2. Awe and wonder
Stone columns and walls frame round and arched stain glassed widnows.

What good is a beautiful Notre Dame to a traumatized world?

J. S. Averill
Beauty reminds us why life is worth preserving.
10min read
Podcast
  1. Christmas culture
  2. Creed
Nativity scene in the style of Eithiopian icon.

Paula Gooder: the women of the nativity

Nick Jones
A GodPod Christmas special with storyteller and theologian Paula Gooder.
1min read