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– the more things change… Zeno of Verona (d. 371) should be the patron saint of all ministers who suspect that the more things change, the more they remain the same. For instance: ethnic diversity…church-planting… teaching…. concern for the poor… women’s ministry in the church… sound like modern-day Christian concerns? Not a bit of it...

For He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways… Psalm 91:11 You probably have been thinking and planning your holidays since Boxing Day! The travel industry has been having a very difficult time following Covid-19 and increased costs. How do you protect yourself, so you do not lose money...

 – martyrs of the Early Church In the month of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice of Himself for us, the martyrdoms of Carpus, Papylus and Agathonice are well worth remembering. What they said as they died could be said by the many thousands of Christians who are facing persecution all over the world today. Carpus, Papylus and...

Do you love and also live with someone who snores? Then you will know how difficult it can be at times. Snoring can put great strain on the health and relationship of both partners. For this reason, the British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association (BSSAA) runs the National Stop Snoring Week, to encourage people to...

UK churches use lights and prayers to support Ukraine Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward Archbishop of Canterbury’s recent speech in ‘Living in Love and Faith’ Cof E’s Social Impact Investment Programme to invest in Charity Bank Safeguarding diocesan data 2019-21 Archbishops’ Commission on Racial Justice releases Second Report Church House...

“All you who pass by….” More volunteers needed to ring church bells for the King Ukraine:  church leaders targeted by Russian forces Christians called to support local media The launch of ‘Bell Sunday’ in May When should people not be allowed to strike? ** Editor:  The Ven John Barton visited York Minster last Good Friday...

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Alphege is the saint for anyone who refuses to let others suffer on their behalf. His is a tale of courage and self-sacrifice, with some details that are still poignant, even down 1000 years of history. Alphege began like many other leading churchmen of his time; born of a noble family, with a good education,...

All in the month of APRIL strong>Happy Birthday, Cadbury Crème Egg Easter eggs galore!s trong>First flight over Everest Remembering the Royal Yacht Britannia Remembering Corrie ten Boom Who is eating the plastic at sea? Why the stars are fading Why is it getting harder to see your GP ** Editor:  We continue our column that...

In this Easter season, how does Philippians 2 help us to understand more about the cross? Paul explains what Jesus did in this way: ‘He did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage… And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death,...

– the man who proved there is a God Anselm is a good saint to remember next time someone asks you to prove that there is a God. His brilliant and original Proslogion, written 1077-8, sets out the ‘ontological’ proof for God’s existence. Nearly ten centuries later, it is still studied by theological students as...

It was: 150 years ago, on 4th April 1873 that the Kennel Club was founded in London. It oversees dog shows and dog agility competitions and operates Britain’s national register of pedigree dogs. The Kennel Club licenses dog shows throughout the UK, but the only dog show that it actually runs is Crufts. The Kennel Club...