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Observations on our Christian pilgrimage The fruit of the Spirit is not push, drive, climb, grasp or trample…. Life is more than a climb to the top of the heap. – Richard J Foster Under Christ, as the Head, angels are the guardians of the Church. – John Calvin In every culture, and apparently throughout...

The Baptist Union of Great Britain with BMS World Mission have launched a new church resource to help those considering “an ongoing blessing to support God’s mission both in the UK and overseas.” Called I WILL, the material is flexible and could be used for a one-off Sunday focus through to an entire series looking...

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Do you have children wanting a Halloween party this autumn?  Why not offer instead a Light Party on the same night?  They can still dress up in costumes, but the emphasis of the party will be far more positive. For resources, visit the Eden website at: https://www.eden.co.uk/halloween-light-party-resources .  It offers light party resources, Christian gifts,...

 Have you flown recently? What did you think of the airport? A recent survey considered the various merits of our 30 biggest airports, and chose the following for its ‘Top Ten’ best airports in the UK. Jersey – 1.5milion passengers in 2024. 17 destinations across five countries. One of the airline’s hangars (now disused) was...

For the last few months we’ve been looking at the way that church services are put together. Last time we looked at how we begin by recognising how great and amazing God is, and therefore apologise for all the things we’ve done wrong – or should have done and haven’t – in the light of...

The number of C of E ordination candidates entering residential training has fallen from 218 to 65 in the decade to 2024. Seven of the ten colleges had fewer than ten new students at the beginning of the last academic year.

The Rectory St James the Least of All My dear Nephew Darren So, you are being encouraged to look at adverts for parishes for that happy day when you will have charge of your own church. You wonder if you should look to moving to another part of the country; I suspect it may be...

Sundays of the Month Editor:  We thought you might find it helpful to know what the Sundays of each month are called… 7th September             12th Sunday after Trinity 14th September           13th Sunday after Trinity / Education Sunday 21st September           14th Sunday after Trinity 28th September           15th Sunday after Trinity ** Editor:  As the saints...

St Drithelm is the saint for you if you have ever wondered what lies beyond death, or have had a near-death experience.    He was married and living in Cunningham (now Ayrshire, then Northumbria) in the 7th century when he fell ill and apparently died.  When he revived a few hours later he caused panic among...

St Giles was an immensely popular saint in the Middle Ages, and no wonder:  he was the patron saint of cripples.  In those days, there were many people who, once injured, were never really whole again.  Even today, a serious injury – either physical or mental or emotional, can leave us damaged for months, years...

The Anglican Church in Australia still honours the New Guinea Martyrs of 1942.  These brave men and women, 10 Australians and two Papuans, refused to leave their missionary work on the island as the Japanese military forces advanced.  As one tribute to them put it: ‘They knowing full well the risk, elected to stay with...