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- Korea is known for its thriving Christian church. But it was not always so – in fact no Korean was baptised until as late as 1784. Christianity arrived in Korea through Christian books sent from China, and the Koreans responded warmly as soon as they heard the Good News. A Chinese priest who visited in...20th September – The Martyrs of Korea
- The Church of England’s Education Office has achieved ‘Outstanding’ in all categories following a recent Ofsted inspection covering its delivery of NPQs (National Professional Qualification). NPQs are professional development courses for teachers and leaders to develop skills, progress careers and improve school outcomes. The Church of England began as lead provider for NPQ training in...Ofsted recognises Church’s ‘exceptional’ school leadership training
- The General Synod has backed a motion calling on the government and healthcare providers to ensure that parents of unborn children with a disability are given comprehensive and unbiased information and told what support is available to them. The motion was aiming to strengthen the church’s witness to the human dignity of all God’s children....Synod backs motion to affirm the human dignity of disabled children
- Education Sunday takes place on 8th September, as our children return to school after the summer break. It’s good opportunity to ask what God thinks of children and how we can reflect this in our schools, churches and families. Children are valuable to God: ‘Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place...Education Sunday
- St Matthew was one of 12 apostles. But he began as a publican i.e. a tax-collector of Jewish race who worked for the Romans, before he left all at the call of Christ. From earliest times, he was regarded as the author of the first of the four Gospels. The Gospel of Matthew is in...21st September – St Matthew
- The Church of England has published new anti-bullying guidance for use in its 4,700 Church schools. The document, entitled ‘Guidance for preventing and tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying’ is the first of a new suite of resources and will come into effect from September 2024 after a consultation period. This suite, named ‘Flourishing for All: Anti-bullying...New anti-bullying guidance for Church of England schools published
- The C of E’s General Synod has voted to create a day of prayer for Christians who face oppression and violence around the world. A background paper highlighted the plight of millions of Christians worldwide facing high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith. In North Korea, where Christianity is illegal, believers risk imprisonment,...General Synod backs day of prayer for persecuted Christians around the world
- Education Sunday takes place on 8th September, as our children return to school after the summer break. It’s good opportunity to ask what God thinks of children and how we can reflect this in our schools, churches and families. Children are valuable to God: ‘Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place...From the Vicar
- Walking is a great way to exercise Monty Don brings back the lawn The TV shows which can wreck your home NHS warns of dangers of energy drinks Almost one in four 18-year-olds are long-term vapers Back to school ** Editor: You could make this local by suggesting that some people in the church may...Looking at You (all articles) for September 2024
- 23rd September is the autumnal equinox (if you live in the northern hemisphere) or the vernal (Spring) equinox (if you live in the southern hemisphere) The equinoxes occur in March and September, when the Sun is ‘edgewise’ to the Earth’s axis of rotation, so that everywhere on earth has twelve hours of daylight and twelve...23rd September – When the sun goes edgewise, and daytime equals night
- You may be young or old, working endless hours, or retired. But there is one exercise you can still undertake almost anywhere, for however long or short a time: walking. According to health specialists, the simple act of walking “ticks so many boxes – improving our brain, mental and musculoskeletal fitness, as well as our...Walking is a great way to exercise
- Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Titus 3:15 I sometimes receive emails from complete strangers who ask me how I am, and sometimes they add that they hope I am well. The person adds a ‘?’ although it is not a question...How are you? I hope you are well?