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It was: 175 years ago, on 11th Feb 1847 that Thomas Edison, American inventor and businessman was born.  Best known for inventing the first practical incandescent light bulb, phonograph, movie camera and projector, and many more. 100 years ago, on 8th Feb 1922 that the first radio was installed in the White House. Also 100...

Cyril and Methodius are saints for anyone with good secular qualifications, who now suspects that God may be calling them to use those skills in His service. Cyril and Methodius were brothers, born into a wealthy family in Thessalonica, in 826 and 815 respectively. Their upbringing destined them for lives of respect and influence. Methodius,...

How full is your ‘Love Tank’? Dealing with a dispute Saving the Planet via Kitchen and Bathroom in 2022 What a tree can do for you Beware bird flu this winter You and Chris Witty Why you should do housework Want to see if you can find some romance? ** Editor: With Valentine’s Day in...

Everyone has times when, if we are in a relationship, we feel really loved by our partner, there’s a close connection and lots of fun and laughter. The relationship is flourishing. There are also times when we feel distant, frustrated, angry perhaps, and all the love seems to have leaked out of the relationship. Imagine...

God So Loved the World From the Vicar Christian Basics No 2: What’s wrong with the world? Reflected Faith Series: Candlemas In praise of plodders Loved nonetheless More than conquerors: In the depth of the sea! ** Editor:  Canon Paul Hardingham considers the nature of true love. God So Loved the World ‘For God so...

– founder of SPCK Thomas Bray was once called a ‘Great Small Man’, with good reason. This diminutive 18th century English clergyman (1658 – 1730) not only helped to establish the Church of England in Maryland, but he was also founder of the Society for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge (SPCK) in 1698 and the...

It was 60 years ago, on 20th February 1962, that John Glenn became the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth. He made three orbits in the space capsule Friendship 7, which he named himself. The three circles of the globe – which lasted just under five hours – made the Presbyterian Christian a hero...

Five famous quotes from Desmond Tutu Supporting the people who serve their community Christians in England and Wales now less than 51 per cent Your local church: sanctuary or crime scene? Global food crisis worsens Christians in India face growing number of attacks ** Editor: This may be of interest to your readers, as Archbishop...

Churches prepare Platinum Jubilee plans Supporting parishes who are resettling refugees Dioceses to receive nearly £5 million to reach more people with Christian message Digital team wins series of awards for work during pandemic Statistics for Mission 2020 ** Editor:  It is not every Queen who reigns for 70 years! But that is just what...

Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will...

– Archbishop & martyr of Uganda The Most Reverend Janani Luwum (d 1977) was the Archbishop of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi and Boga Zaire when 35 years ago this month he was murdered by the dictator Idi Amin. At the time the Church in Uganda was on the verge of centennial celebrations of its birth...

– patron of artists If you enjoy drawing or painting, Fra Angelico is the patron saint for you. This devout Dominican priest of the Early Renaissance (1387-1455) used his superlative talent to the glory of God to such an extent that even six centuries later we are inspired and blessed by his art. For while...