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St Michael is an archangel, whose name means ‘who is like unto God?’  He makes various appearances throughout the Bible, from the book of Daniel to the Book of Revelation.  In Daniel, he is ‘one of the princes’ of the heavenly host, and the special guardian of Israel.  In Revelation, he is the principal fighter...

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Alister McGrath is well-known as a theologian, but he started out as a scientist. After becoming a Christian as a student, he wanted to learn about his new faith, so he studied theology at the same time as completing his PhD in molecular biophysics. He has not lost touch with science, but has continued to...

   Enduring Wisdom Baby’s Little Bible Against the Flow – The Inspiration of Daniel Signal Fire – A guide to putting prayer into practice The Quiet Path – Contemplative practices for daily life Mapping Your Spiritual Journey – A companion and guide Finding Flourishing – Time and pace for your work-life wellbeing The Everyday God...

On a calm, windless day, it can be frustrating to be in a sailboat. Your sails are ready to go, but with no wind and only calm waters, you aren’t going anywhere! Some sailors try to propel their little boat forward by paddling with their hands. Others fret over the lack of wind. But others...

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest community-led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September (6th to 15th) it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see unexpected places and...

** Visit A bishop visited a primary school in his full episcopal attire – with his mitre, robes and bishop’s crook or crozier.  A little lad’s mother asked him later what he had thought of the bishop’s visit to his school. The little boy replied: “It was great – now I know what a real...

 The ‘deep roots’ of the UK housing crisis requires a long-term strategy, as well as immediate solutions for homeless people and for those living in rural areas. So said the Bishop of Chelmsford, Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, in a recent debate in the House of Lords.  As the C of E’s lead bishop on housing, she...

There has been an ‘exceptionally steep rise’ in young adults using e-cigarettes. New research from University College London (UCL) has found that 22.7 percent of 18-year-olds are long-term vapers – using e-cigarettes for longer than six months. Ten years ago, it was only 0.7 per cent. The new Government has said it will restrict the...

What is an angel? Easy, people think: a shining figure with glorious wings, who appears from time to time to do some mighty work for God or bring a very special message from him. Well, that’s right in one sense (apart from the wings, which owe more to stained glass windows than the Bible). But...

The General Synod has backed moves to introduce a statutory entitlement to 36 hours rest a week for clergy office holders, in an effort to encourage Church of England priests to take sufficient time off work. Members of the Synod meeting in York voted in favour of plans to amend church regulations to introduce a...

Anglicans are more likely to say that they are satisfied with their lives, and many older churchgoers say that they never feel lonely. A recent survey for the Belonging Forum, which supports dialogue between faiths, has found that there is a strong association between belonging to a faith group and having greater well-being and health....