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All in the month of JULY The US Declaration of Independence – 4th July 1776 When England won the FIFA World Cup Remembering Dolly – the cloned sheep Looking back on 20 years with Twitter…. The Air Tattoo is cancelled because of Iran war Have you noticed the seagulls lately? **  Editor:  We continue our...

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The Bishop of Willesden, Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy, the Church of England’s Lead Bishop for Interfaith Engagement, spoke at the recent ‘Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism’ rally in London. In his address, he said: “Antisemitism is not an accidental prejudice drifting through history.  It is a deliberately cultivated and deeply rooted system of hatred, one that has adapted...

World Cup From the Vicar What’s the Big Idea? – an Introduction to the Books of the Bible: 1 Thessalonians The Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth Keep on keeping on Reflected Faith Series: Intercessions HYMN:  The story behind ‘Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken’ Micah’s Message ** Editor:  Canon Paul Hardingham considers football.  World Cup Many...

Fake news is not new. Perhaps one old example is the assertion that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. Back in the 6th Century, Pope Gregory is said to have confused her with two other women in the Bible. Medieval Bible scholars also attempted to name an unidentified sinful woman who had washed and anointed the...

 Best handwriting please! Does your young teenage son have a girlfriend? Why our ‘crumbling infrastructure’ is hurting older people Here are some tips for a cooler house Is danger lurking in your fridge? Holiday soothies  ** Editor: David Pickup, a lawyer, considers writing a letter Best handwriting please! See how large a letter I have...

Many across the world are united in watching the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. However, football is more than just a game; it can illustrate some key points about the Christian life. As Paul writes: ‘But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I...

James and his brother John were sons of Zebedee and fishermen from Galilee – the ‘sons of thunder’, as the gospel writers describe their impetuous characters and fiery tempers. James stands out on three accounts: he was one of the three disciples who witnessed the Transfiguration of Christ.  Jesus took him, along with Peter and...

 The bishops of the Church in Wales have condemned unreservedly the recent attacks on the Jewish people across the UK. They say: “Anti-Semitism has no place within our society. We are proud to be part of a nation which welcomed Jews as they fled persecution in Nazi Germany and which continues to offer sanctuary to...

Sea Sunday is the day each year when churches worldwide come together to pray for seafarers, and to support The Mission to Seafarers’ frontline ministry to them. Seafarers are essential to everyday life, yet many work unseen, facing long periods away from home, isolation, and often dangerous conditions. Sea Sunday offers an opportunity to pause,...

Many across the world are united in watching the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. However, football is more than just a game; it can illustrate some key points about the Christian life. As Paul writes: ‘But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I...

In a time of “global division and conflict, it is our common ground that brings us together”, King Charles’ representative has said. So said the Lord High Commissioner Lady Elish Angiolini, after visiting projects and organisations across Scotland. She said they showed signs of the Kingdom of God, and she promised to share with His...