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- ‘Does government “do” God?’ That is the title of the Bloom Review, a four-year independent review, which has recently been published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Now the Revd Dr Malcolm Brown, the Church of England’s Director of Faith and Public Life, has responded to the Bloom Review. “Faith is at...C of E responds to the Bloom Review on how government engages with faith
- Four hundred years ago, on 19th June 1623, Blaise Pascal was born in central France. This brilliant mathematician, physicist, theologian and philosopher invented one of the first mechanical calculators – among many other things. Pascal, whose mother died when he was three and who was brought up by his father, was prominent from a young...The brilliant Pascal
- Preparing the way for the Messiah John the Baptist is famous for baptising Jesus, and for losing his head to a woman. He was born to Zechariah, a Temple priest, and Elizabeth, who was a cousin of Mary, the mother of Jesus. John was born when his mother was advanced in years, and after the...24th June John the Baptist
- Church bulletin notices that didn’t quite work… Attraction Better by half Reasons for marriage Gardening Marriage Laundry DIY Find and replace Plant Man and wife Grandmothers This next one… Miscellaneous observations on life ** Church bulletin notices that didn’t quite work… ~ The Revd John Adams spoke briefly, much to the delight of...Smile Lines (all) for June 2023
- An English vicar had a regular church attender who came to church on average twice a month, and who volunteered to keep the church hall tidy. He also frequently helped out by doing practical repairs or improvements. But – he didn’t believe in God, in Jesus or the Bible! In another church, while the PCC...‘Yes, I’m an atheist churchgoer’
- A wise farmer rotates his crops. No one thing should always be grown in the same place. In fact, change and diversity are the key to long-term health. It is the same for us: for us to be at our most productive, we must not be surprised if God suddenly rests us from ‘growing corn,’...Worried that your life is changing beyond recall?
- To A Different Drum – an adventure of radical obedience The Final Lap – navigating the transitions of later life Antigone Kingsley: About Last Summer The Beatitudes – eight reflections exploring counter-cultural words of Jesus in Matthew 5 The Contented Life – spirituality and the gift of years Confident Me For Your Marriage Comfort...Reviews (all) for June 2023
- In 1833 Mendelssohn composed two overtures inspired by the sea. ‘Fingal’s Cave’ portrays the gentle roll of the waves and the call of the wind on the waters around Staffa. ‘Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage’ paints a sea journey when the fog lifts, the sky clears, the safety of land beckons and the boat arrives...‘He gave us eyes to see them’: Tintoretto’s ‘Christ at the Sea of Galilee’
- (or: what the dog training manuals will never tell you) Begin now – and build up your stamina! Pour cold apple juice on the carpet in several places and walk around barefoot in the dark. Wear a sock to work that has had the toes shredded by a blender. Immediately upon waking, rush outside in...How to prepare for your new puppy
- Observations on our Christian pilgrimage… Miscellaneous observations on life… ** Observations on our Christian pilgrimage… Have you ever noticed the difference in the Christian life between work and fruit? A machine can do work; only life can bear fruit. – Andrew Murray We can do more good by being good, than in any other way....Quotes (all) for June 2023
- The Rectory St James the Least My dear Nephew Darren Despite my assurances that it was unnecessary, it was kind of you to loan us your sound equipment, so we could experience the advantages of using radio microphones in church. Your assurance that everyone would then be able to hear with absolute clarity seemed to...Beware the church microphone
- According to recent reports from Sudan, the Archbishop of the Province of Sudan, Ezekiel Kondo, was forced to evacuate from the Anglican Cathedral in Khartoum when the fighting began. The archbishop and 42 people, including his family members, had to walk to safety amid the fighting in the city. Sudan Cathedral is linked to the...Archbishop of Sudan forced to flee