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Good Friday is the day on which Jesus died on the cross. He was crucified at 9 a.m. in the morning, and died six hours later, at 3pm. It is the most solemn day in the Christian year, and is widely marked by the removal of all decorations from churches. In Lutheran churches, the day...

It must have been a dramatic sight on Palm Sunday when Jesus approached Jerusalem to the adulation of the crowds. The Bible tells us that ‘A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of Him...

Luke’s account of the crucifixion (Luke 23:32-43) emphasises the mocking of the crowd, ‘If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself’ (35,37,39). In their view a Messiah does not hang on a cross and suffer. In considering the two men who were crucified with Jesus, we are also confronted with the issue of...

It must have been a dramatic sight on Palm Sunday when Jesus approached Jerusalem to the adulation of the crowds. ‘A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed shouted,...

Easter is the most joyful day of the year for Christians. Christ has died for our sins. We are forgiven. Christ has risen!  We are redeemed! We can look forward to an eternity in His joy! Hallelujah! The Good News of Jesus Christ is a message so simple that you can explain it to someone...

As the traditional Easter story is rehearsed again this month, you may notice that there is one name that frequently occurs. It is that of the ‘other’ Mary – not the mother of Jesus, but Mary of Magdalene, who stood by her at the cross and became the first person actually to meet the risen...

Attack on Ukraine ‘an act of great evil’ – statement from Archbishops Praying for Ukraine Prayers across Europe for peace in Ukraine How YOU could help someone in Ukraine Synod unanimously condemns persecution of Christians Synod approves rules to help churches meet carbon-reduction target Unanimous backing from Synod for call to protect child survivors of...

‘Easter is not primarily a comfort, but a challenge. Its message is either the supreme fact in history or else a gigantic hoax.’ (CS Lewis). As we celebrate another Easter, what is the significance of Jesus’ resurrection for us? As Paul writes, ‘if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still...

All in the month of April National Pet Month 1st April – 2nd May 2022 3rd April – the Boat Race 12th April – International Day for Street Children 75 years since the school age was raised Remembering Johannes Brahms Remembering the Samuel Morse of Morse Code ** Editor:  We continue our column that looks...

– statement from Archbishops of Canterbury and York The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell have condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine as “an act of great evil”. They are urging Christians to keep praying for Ukraine, for Russia, and for peace. In a joint statement they said: “The horrific and...

The following list of witnesses may help you put all those references in order…. Mary Magdalene                                Mark 16:9-11; John 20:10-18 Other women at the tomb                Matthew 28:8-10 Peter in Jerusalem                             Luke 24:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5 The two travellers on the road        Mark 16:12,13 10 disciples behind closed doors     Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-25 11...

You and anti-social behaviour Where do you call home? Get going this Spring! Your favourite music If my dog doesn’t love you, I won’t either The new rules of dating Children and energy drinks How to have some happiness this April ** Editor:  David Pickup, a solicitor, considers what you can do when you need...