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St David’s Cathedral recently marked 60 years since girl choristers first sang in the Cathedral Choir with a celebratory evensong. It was in April 1966 that the Cathedral Choir were busy preparing for a BBC radio broadcast of choral evensong, when in the days leading up to the recording, numerous boy choristers succumbed to a...

In the midst of warfare, a Release International partner in the Middle East is seeing the gospel of Christ bearing fruit. The partner in Lebanon provides a haven for Christians and other minorities fleeing violence elsewhere in the region. While they provide food, clothing and bedding for those with nothing, they are also telling people about Jesus...

** New vicar The new vicar taking his first service was determined to make a good impression. The congregation sat spellbound throughout the eloquent sermon and the extended intercessions, which seemed to cover the whole category of human wants. After the service one church member asked another in awe: “Don’t you think our new vicar...

The BBC will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a programme of American classical music this summer. That is while Donald Trump pursues his multi-million lawsuit against the corporation. But he is not the only thing that is making the BBC uneasy. BBC insiders are also wary of the shifting political...

Urbanisation has taken us away from the rest of Creation, often reducing it in our eyes to a resource that we draw on when we feel like it, or need it. But Jesus said the stones would start praising Him if people didn’t (Luke 19:40), and in the Psalms and Job, all of Creation is...

The number of people injured or even killed by falling into potholes has increased by almost 50 per cent in just the last five years. Motorists, passengers and pedestrians are all at risk. From 270 incidents in 2020, it now stands at 393 in 2024, the last year for which figures are available. In 2024,...

Derbyshire is known for its wells and well-dressing. The annual tradition followed in many villages of decorating the village wells, or ‘well dressing’, attracts sightseers from miles away. By ancient, centuries-old tradition, five wells are decorated. Boards are set up around each one which is then covered in clay. The clay is then impressed with...

June is a time when we tend to spend more time outside, and probably see more of other people… A man that has friends must show himself friendly… Proverbs 18:24 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people but love your neighbour as yourself. I am the Lord. – Leviticus 19:18,34 How good and pleasant...

The two most famous apostles are remembered this month, for they share a feast day. St Peter, ‘the Rock’ St Peter (d. c. 64AD), originally called Simon, was a married fisherman from Bethsaida, near the Sea of Galilee. He met Jesus through his brother, Andrew. Jesus gave him the name of Cephas (Peter) which means...

Gathering Anglicans from around the world, the 19th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-19) will take place in Belfast from 27th June to 5th July 2026. Themed ‘Called to One Hope’ from the letter to the Ephesians, this important international gathering of Anglican bishops, clergy and laity will explore how the Church can share the reconciling...

Find out who is being married in your church, and then do short interviews with the couples involved. Questions you could ask might include:             –  how did you first meet?             –  was it love at first sight?             –  how long have you been engaged?             –  name something you really love about...

“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you and you will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth” Acts 1:8 We all get tired and battle weary sometimes. The disciples of Jesus had just been through a three-year long roller coaster...