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Odran is a suitable saint to remember as Halloween approaches, for his story involves the spirit world. British by birth, Odran (died c. 563) was one of Columba’s first companions on Iona.  Sadly, he died not long after his arrival on the island.  But Columba found comfort, for in a vision he saw Odran’s soul...

A group drawn from across different traditions within the Church has recently met, as part of ongoing work in the Living in Love and Faith process. This is ahead of the November General Synod, which will once again consider proposals to enable same-sex couples to come to church following a civil marriage or civil partnership...

We’ve all heard the hype about the need to do 10,000 steps a day, to stay fit. But recent studies have found that even just walking 4,500 steps a day can bring you significant health benefits. It seems that, compared to adults who take less than 2,000 steps a day, people who take 4,500 steps...

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Christians in Pakistan are considering how to rebuild their homes and churches in the aftermath of recent attacks on townships in Jaranwala, Punjab, following unsubstantiated allegations of blasphemy. Partners of UK-based Release International held services out of doors after mobs recently set fire to houses, churches and Bibles. Efforts are underway to galvanise emergency relief...

Jude the apostle and martyr (1st century) warns us in his epistle that not all ‘evil’ comes in the form of obvious ghosties and ghoulies.  He writes instead to warn the Christians of the greater danger of people who infect others with heresy and moral failure.  He writes that they are nothing more than …. ...

It was 150 years ago, on 1st October 1873, that Sir Edwin Landseer, artist and sculptor, died.  He is known mainly for his animal paintings, and for the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson’s Column in London. He was a popular painter in his lifetime, appealing to people across class boundaries, and his death...

Think for a moment about something you really want. How much would you spend to buy it? How far would you go to get it? Young Mary knew what she wanted. It took years before she could afford it. She was ready to walk 25 miles over mountainous terrain to get it. Mary just wanted...

Majesty – reflections on the Life of Christ with Queen Elizabeth II Better than Halloween – bright alternatives for churches and children My Baptism Book – a child’s guide to baptism Love Mercy – the twelve steps of forgiveness Faithful Exiles – finding hope in a hostile world Nine Day Queen of England – Lady...

The Church of England’s Dioceses Commission has shared the themes which emerged from a recent consultation looking at bishops and their ministries. It is part of a series of ‘listening exercises’ exploring how the Church of England can best serve the nation in the 2020s and beyond, and also make best use of resources. Recommendations...

We are following the Americans in spending more and more money on Halloween. Since 2013, UK consumer spending for Halloween products has more than doubled. It’s gone from about £230 million in 2013 to about £687 million last year, according to the statistics website statista.com. Of that amount, we spent nearly £29 million last year...

In many ‘old’ churches and cathedrals today the original wooden seats or pews have been completely removed. They have been replaced by moveable chairs, to enable the space to become very flexible. In this way concerts and exhibitions can more easily take place. But where does the priest or worship leader sit? Often there will...