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General Synod has backed calls for the training of ordinands, curates and priests on how to support people with mental health needs, amid rising levels of mental health challenges in communities. In a debate on mental health and the Church, Synod members acknowledged the pressures facing clergy, and also requested that the National Society, which...

In February, General Synod met in London for its usual five-day group of sessions. Here are some of the highlights: Synod on Monday 9th February The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, welcomed the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, paying tribute to her long ministry in nursing and public service. Synod greeted Archbishop Sarah with...

This month would be a good time to visit at least one of our 15 National Parks, and to appreciate once again the role they play in conserving our environment and encouraging people to enjoy outdoor activities. Just some highlights: Oldest: The Peak District was designated as the first UK National Park in 1951. Largest...

Prep. Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 day Ingredients: 1 cup pecan nuts 1 tsp. vinegar 3 egg whites 1 pinch salt 1 cup sugar large plastic bag wooden spoon tape Bible Instructions: Preheat oven to 150C. Place pecans in the plastic bag and let the children beat them with the wooden spoon to break...

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The Book of Lamentations consists of five laments over the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of Judah’s leading inhabitants to Babylon. Tradition ascribes the book to Jeremiah, who witnessed Jerusalem’s destruction in 586 BC. Each lament is an acrostic i.e. each verse begins in order with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet (except...

– in face of ‘urgent need’ for reform – General Synod General Synod recently voted to call on the Government to focus on a new national care covenant, as it delivers on its manifesto commitment for a National Care Service. The Covenant would set out the roles and responsibilities of all involved in adult social...

– disciple, apostle, writer of the second gospel  Mark, whose home in Jerusalem became a place of rest for Jesus and His 12 apostles, is considered the traditional author of the second gospel. He is also usually identified as the young man, described in Mark 14:51, who followed Christ after his arrest and then escaped...

Nearly one in five people in England are aged 65 and over, with more than a quarter of the population expected to be above 65 by 2065. These figures illustrate why UK churches need to keep a focus on outreach to older people. To ignore them is to miss out on a major mission opportunity....

The General Synod has finalised plans to increase the number of young people able to take part in its debates, marking a significant step in strengthening youth representation at the heart of the Church of England’s decision making. The change means that a total of five young people will now be able to attend Synod,...

 If you have children, you would find it unbearable to think of them abandoned and alone on the streets of a big city, struggling each day to simply survive. Which is why the International Day for Street Children is held each year, to raise awareness about the millions of children worldwide who must rely on...

‘A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.’ (Proverbs 14:30). This month we are looking at the Deadly Sin of envy. As a consuming desire to have what others have got, it’s a major source of unhappiness. It is different to jealousy: ‘Envy is wanting something that someone else...