Articles by Fergus Butler-Gallie

'It isn’t only a moment in time, but a meeting place of past, present and yet to come': Fergus Butler-Gallie on how our churches shape our Christmases

The Church of the Nativity still moves millions of people to tears and represents the power of hope. It is why, says the Reverend Fergus Butler-Gallie, we flock to our local church at Christmas, no matter how far removed it may seem.

The success stories of people who've swapped city for country

Endless snooty newspaper columns were written post-Covid by those who'd moved to the country only to return to the city, shocked at having encountered smells and noise. But countless thousands have made a huge success of it, and brought their own talent and enthusiasm to rural communities. Fergus Butler-Gallie met some of the increasing number of people who have made a huge success of moving to the country.

By Fergus Butler-Gallie Published 27 August 22

Fergus Butler-Gallie

'It isn’t only a moment in time, but a meeting place of past, present and yet to come': Fergus Butler-Gallie on how our churches shape our Christmases

The success stories of people who've swapped city for country