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(or: what the dog training manuals will never tell you) Begin now – and build up your stamina! Pour cold apple juice on the carpet in several places and walk around barefoot in the dark. Wear a sock to work that has had the toes shredded by a blender. Immediately upon waking, rush outside in...

Observations on our Christian pilgrimage… Miscellaneous observations on life… ** Observations on our Christian pilgrimage… Have you ever noticed the difference in the Christian life between work and fruit? A machine can do work; only life can bear fruit. – Andrew Murray We can do more good by being good, than in any other way....

The Rectory St James the Least My dear Nephew Darren Despite my assurances that it was unnecessary, it was kind of you to loan us your sound equipment, so we could experience the advantages of using radio microphones in church. Your assurance that everyone would then be able to hear with absolute clarity seemed to...

According to recent reports from Sudan, the Archbishop of the Province of Sudan, Ezekiel Kondo, was forced to evacuate from the Anglican Cathedral in Khartoum when the fighting began. The archbishop and 42 people, including his family members, had to walk to safety amid the fighting in the city. Sudan Cathedral is linked to the...

Foundations Prayer for June 2023 The Wonder of Creation The Trinity The Bookcase Clock ** Foundations (Matthew 7:24-29) What will happen to my house Lord, Now that the rain is falling, Now that the floods are rising, Now that the wind is blowing And beating, beating upon it? Sunday by Sunday I hear your Word...

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...

The National Week of the Ocean is held each year during the second week of June. It aims to spotlight the threats faced by marine habitats and species, and also to offer some solutions on how to solve them. The health of the oceans is critical to the health of our planet. The ocean makes up...

It’s difficult as a scientist to hear information that is fascinating, but which also involves so much suffering for other people. I worked for a time in a leukaemia research lab. We had to let other people’s pain drive our research without it crippling our ability to concentrate on our work. But, during lockdown, I...

Each year, the Christian Police Association hosts an International Day of Prayer for the Emergency Services. This year it will be on Thursday, 22nd June. There are various ways to get involved. Watch the CPA YouTube channel “International Day of Prayer” playlist Use the Pray 4 Your Police (P4YP) material on our Publications page Engage in...

God made Adam bit Noah arked Abraham split Joseph ruled Jacob fooled Bush talked Moses balked Pharaoh plagued People walked Sea divided Tablets guided Promise landed Saul freaked David peaked Prophets warned Jesus born God walked Love talked Anger crucified Hope died Love rose Spirit flamed Word spread God remained. – anon

Sundays of the Month 7th        Fifth Sunday of Easter 14th      Sixth Sunday of Easter 21st      Seventh Sunday of Easter 28th      Day of Pentecost / Whit Sunday ** Editor:  As the Church’s year does not change, much of this material has appeared before.  The item on the Venerable Bede is new. 1...

For your convenience, here are the names of the Sundays in May, at a glance. 7th        Fifth Sunday of Easter 14th      Sixth Sunday of Easter 21st      Seventh Sunday of Easter 28th      Day of Pentecost / Whit Sunday