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Over the coming months, the Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice (ACRJ) will be investigating racial incidents in the Church of England. The Commission will explore whether systems are in place to address experiences of racism and the extent to which existing policies and procedures are effective. Complaints Handling was a key recommendation in the 2020...

Ukraine: “goodness will triumph” Remembering the faith of Eric Liddell – 100 years ago at Paris Olympics King Charles accepts patronage of National Churches Trust & Bible Society Is God calling YOU to serve on diocesan synod? Sea Sunday – 14th July Millions face famine in Haiti as hurricane season approaches Demand for foodbanks increases...

The Olympic Games From the Vicar What’s the Big Idea? – An Introduction to 1 & 2 Samuel Reflecting Faith: Commissioner Churches Doubts about the Christian faith? – take action now! Do you need a new pain-killer? ** Editor:  Canon Paul Hardingham looks forward to Paris…                                                                                                                                                                                                      The Olympic Games This month sees the start of...

Later this month Christians all over the world will commemorate probably the most unlikely saint in the Bible, Mary Magdalene. There was something in her background that has always fascinated people. All we are told about her ‘past’ is that Jesus had cast ‘seven devils’ out of her, but on that slender if intriguing evidence...

– on doubling number of children and young people – report  The latest report on the Church of England’s strategic investment shows how funding in the last year has prioritised doubling the numbers of children and young people, and revitalising parishes for mission. In the year 2023, Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Funding (SMMI) awarded...

It is easy to understand the popularity of Mary Magdalene over the centuries: she is the patron saint both of repentant sinners and of the contemplative life. Jesus drove seven demons from Mary, who came from near Tiberius in Galilee.  She became His follower to the bitter end.  She followed Him to Jerusalem and was...

This month sees the start of the Olympic Games in Paris. In describing the Christian life as a marathon race, the writer of Hebrews (12:1-2) challenges us to finish well. ‘throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles’ (1) As in a normal race, we have to get rid of any...

Average weekly attendance at Church of England services rose by almost five per cent in 2023 – the third year of consecutive growth, preliminary figures show. Meanwhile weekly attendance by children was up by almost six per cent last year, according to an early snapshot of the annual Statistics for Mission findings. While total attendance...

Church leaders in Ukraine have urged their citizens not to lose heart in face of the renewed Russian air and land assaults and the delayed arrival of fresh Western military aid. The Primate of Ukraine’s independent Orthodox Church (OCU), Metropolitan Epiphany (Dumenko) said that after years of war, every village has names of people who...

 – following Government announcement The Church of England has welcomed a government announcement of proposals which would allow for the opening of special faith-based academies. Special schools are those designed specifically to cater to the needs of children with special educational needs or disabilities. These schools provide tailored support and interventions that may not be...

Fake news is not new. Perhaps one old example is the assertion that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. Back in the 6th Century, Pope Gregory is said to have confused her with two other women in the Bible. Medieval Bible scholars also attempted to name an unidentified sinful woman who had washed and anointed the...

Going to the Country General Election expressions and terms Be careful of the sun this summer – melanoma is on the rise Alcohol harm is costing England billions British children rank among the world’s worst for taking exercising and eating properly When the police will come after your dog ** Editor:  David Pickup, a solicitor,...