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- It’s amazing what treasure can be unearthed with metal detectors! In this season of Easter, let’s rediscover the greatest unburied treasure of the Resurrection. The Apostle Peter reminds us that God ‘has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can...From the Vicar
- Speed cameras and Moses The government wants to improve your teeth Strict bedtimes could make children’s brains ‘bigger and healthier’ Children using dangerous drugs for weight loss Don’t hesitate to use hearing aids The pet crisis< Do you remember your own Pin number? ** Editor: David Pickup, a solicitor, considers driving…. Speed cameras and Moses...Looking at You (all articles) for April 2024
- In his Presidential Address at the February sessions of the General Synod, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, spoke of the suffering across the world. The following are some short extracts from his address: “In September 2023, Antonio Guterres, Secretary General the United Nations declared the world is coming off its hinges. How should we...General Synod: Presidential Address by the Archbishop of Canterbury
- April Fool’s Day is the traditional way to begin this month. In medieval times the fool (or jester) was not just there for amusement. He had an influential role in the court, because he could speak the truth in ways others couldn’t. As Christians we are also called to be fools; Paul described himself as...Called to be Fools
- – 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...13th April – Carpus, Papylus & Agathonice
- Here you can download in one document ALL of our editorial resources for April.ALL EDITORIAL for April 2024
- For three years Jesus had held the tiny band together, through journeyings, storms and opposition. And now – following a public trial and execution – He was gone. Take away the dominant figure, and an organisation can quickly crumble. Take Theudas, an earlier messianic claimant. Once killed, his 400 devotees melted away. Then there was...The Easter Glow
- 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,...19th April – Alphege, the archbishop taken captive by Danes
- – 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...21st April – Anselm
- General Synod has voted on the next steps following the publication of independent reports on safeguarding from barrister Sarah Wilkinson and Professor Alexis Jay, former chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, IICSA. The next steps include setting up an internal team to engage with Diocesan Safeguarding Advisors/Diocesan Safeguarding Officers and others in...Safeguarding independence: next steps discussed by General Synod
- All in the month of April Where are the Chibok schoolgirls now? 50 years of ABBA! Remembering Lord Byron, the ‘gloomy egoist’ Appreciating Johann Sebastian Bach World Autism Acceptance Week, 2nd – 8th April 2024 ** Editor: We continue our column that looks at memorable dates in the month (this time, April) down the years....Looking at Community (all articles) for April 2024
- House of Bishops makes call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza Cathedral attendance has continued its post-pandemic bounce back C of E awards £2.4 million to boost participation of Deaf & disabled people Latest wave of ‘Living Ministry’ research published More than £250,000 distributed in conservation grants Archbishops welcome publication of Future of Church Safeguarding Report...Looking at Church (all articles) for April 2024