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I’ve been writing Christian comment columns for newspapers and radio for more than 30 years – but I had a shock when I asked an artificial intelligence computer programme to write one for me. The question that I posed was simple. Could an AI programme produce a column that would match up to one penned...

Church of England announces £13 million of grants Children must not wait until 18 to learn about racial justice General Synod backs regional wedding fees trial following debate General Synod calls on Church and Government to move faster on climate emergency New safeguarding practice review policy approved  Parish ‘at very heart’ of God’s mission, General...

Jesus saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him. (Matthew 9:9).  This month we remember Matthew’s call as one of Jesus’ 12 apostles. It consisted of a simple invitation, ‘Follow me’, and an immediately response. The resulting meal at Matthew’s...

Marvel. Marvel every time you see a child learning to walk and speak at the same time.  Share in their delight.  Wonder at the dawn of each new season: sunshine and shadows, falling leaves, frost, sudden new growth. You are still alive to take it all in. That’s an unexpected bonus. Appreciate. Have a look...

Awards of nearly £13 million have been made for dioceses to help churches reach more children, young people and families, from toddler groups to apprentice youth ministers. These come as the latest round of grants for mission from the Church of England. The grants from the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board of the Archbishops’...

Diffusing essential oils into our homes is nothing new – the ancient Greeks used reeds dipped in essential oils in both their homes and temples. And diffusing essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus or rose is still popular today, helping us to relax and feel tranquil. If you would like to ‘have a go’, there are...

Nigel Genders, The Church of England’s Chief Education Officer, has responded to recent reports around teaching resources for Racial Justice. He said: “Contrary to the reports, there is no single approach to addressing racial justice in Church of England schools. “Decisions on the best resources for different age groups and contexts are taken by each...

 Jesus saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him. (Matthew 9:9). This month we remember Matthew’s call as one of Jesus’ 12 apostles. It consisted of a simple invitation, ‘Follow me’, and an immediately response. The resulting meal at Matthew’s...

It was: 125 years ago, on 26th Sept 1898 that George Gershwin, American composer, was born.  Known for his operas, Broadway musicals and film scores. 100 years ago, on 4th Sept 1923 that Noel Coward’s musical revue London Calling! was first performed, in London. It was his first publicly produced musical work. Also 100 years...

To encourage you to attend, how about if we offered: Beds – for those who say Sunday is their day to sleep-in. Safety helmets – for anyone who fears the roof would fall in if they entered a church door. Blankets and hot water bottles – for those who find our church too cold. Fans...

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...

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...