All Christian festivals articles
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Article
People crave God, which is why they go to Glastonbury
Dr Belle Tindall explores how attending a festival reflects our inherent need for awe and wonder – and says we shouldn’t avoid such places even if they are full of misogyny
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Article
How to embrace festival season – if that’s your thing
A native New Yorker, Hope Bonarcher’s formative experience of festivals centered on drug-fuelled “raves”. Now a Christian and mum, she has learned to enjoy mainstream music events on a different level
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Article
In praise of Greenbelt (for anyone who isn’t quite sure about it)
Veronica Zundel shares her memories of the slightly alternative and often criticised Christian festival, which turns 50 this year
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Opinion
Do we need alcohol at Christian festivals? I’m saying a big fat ‘no’
Journalist and recovering alcoholic Lauren Windle shares her experiences of being around drinking at Christian events.
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Opinion
If you’re heading to a Christian camping festival this summer, you’ll need these expert tips for getting a good night’s sleep in a tent
Feeling exhausted as you head home from a Christian festival feels like an inevitability, but sleep experts at MattressNextDay have a list of handy hacks for those who just can’t seem to get shut eye during the festivals – and they involve making just a few preparations and adjustments that could make all the difference.
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Finding Jesus at festivals this summer
Christian festivals are not just about big numbers. These events are spiritual refilling stations where we lose ourselves in worship and teaching. Here, we take a peek behind the scenes of Creation Fest and David’s Tent