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If you have something big to forgive, Sigfrid may be the saint for you. This monk from Glastonbury was sent by King Ethelred to Norway and Sweden in 995. The King of Norway, King Olaf, had recently converted to Christianity, and wanted help in converting his people. Sigfrid went first to Vaxjo in Sweden, taking...

The Language of Love From the Vicar Some hints about prayer this Lent Spiritual Disciplines – Study Reflecting faith – what animals can remind us about our faith Resisting temptation It is all in the VALENTINE ** Editor:  Canon Paul Hardingham considers what showing love can mean in everyday life. The Language of Love Valentine’s...

Remembering Ukraine – one year on The gates of hell Church leaders protest over Cumbrian mine Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 Caring for your family Sometimes it is wise to retreat Church Commissioners to vote against failure on human rights  ** Remembering Ukraine – one year on 24th February is the first anniversary of the war in...

Who owns the engagement ring if you split up? Are you looking for romance? How to give your children a head-start in life Being bored is good for you The real reason that women do more housework than men The key to a happy life Breath deep  ** Editor:  David Pickup, a solicitor, considers the...

– founder of SPCK Thomas Bray was once called a ‘Great Small Man’, with good reason. This diminutive 18th century English clergyman (1658 – 1730) not only helped to establish the Church of England in Maryland, but he was also founder of the Society for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge (SPCK) in 1698 and the...

Valentine’s Day reminds us of the importance of expressing our love to those close to us. But how can we go beyond simply offering flowers and a card? Jesus says: ‘A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another’ (John 13:34). How can we...

He also said, “Bring me the shawl you are wearing and hold it out …Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.” Ruth 3:15,17 A Jewish family left Judah to go to Moab. The son married a local girl called Ruth but he died. Ruth decided to return home with her mother-in-law. Back in Judah she...

– Archbishop & martyr of Uganda The Most Reverend Janani Luwum (d 1977) was the Archbishop of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi and Boga Zaire when 35 years ago this month he was murdered by the dictator Idi Amin. At the time the Church in Uganda was on the verge of centennial celebrations of its birth...

24th February is the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, which has seen nearly eight million people displaced and thousands killed. This winter is the worst in living memory for most Ukrainians, with medicine, food, water, and heating in short supply. If you would like to mark the first year by helping the people...

All in the month of FEBRUARY Ukraine – one year on Discovering the double-helix of DNA Remembering the Munich Air Disaster The unlikely patron saint of television Looking back on the space shuttle Columbia ** Editor:  We continue our column that looks at memorable dates in the month (this time, February) down the years. Here...

– patron of artists If you enjoy drawing or painting, Fra Angelico is the patron saint for you. This devout Dominican priest of the Early Renaissance (1387-1455) used his superlative talent to the glory of God to such an extent that even six centuries later we are inspired and blessed by his art. For while...

War, hunger, cold … and hope – bishops look ahead and share their thoughts Cost of living crisis: 2.6 million seek help from churches and faith groups Statistics for Mission 2021 published Carbon emissions reduce as Church of England makes progress towards 2030 target Number of Christmas services surged, as parishes welcome public  Church of...