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23rd September is the autumnal equinox (if you live in the northern hemisphere) or the vernal (Spring) equinox (if you live in the southern hemisphere)  The equinoxes occur in March and September, when the Sun is ‘edgewise’ to the Earth’s axis of rotation, so that everywhere on earth has twelve hours of daylight and twelve...

Going back Prayer for September The Rhythms of Creation Dagon and the Ark The Wedding Guest Belonging to God ** Editor: Here is a poem written with ‘Back to Church’ Sunday in mind, which this year is on 18th September. Going back (Luke 15:11-32) Could I go back After all this time, After all I’ve...

It’s amazing how little some things change down the centuries.  Take the life of Gerard Sagredo, for instance.  He left his ‘comfort zone’ of home and church because he felt God’s calling on his life.  He travelled abroad and taught in order to earn his living in a non-Christian country.  In his spare time he...

Thoughts on biblical government The hidden danger of gum disease Your toddler and your smartphone Gardening could save your life – but only if you really get stuck in What houseplants can do for cars Be social Be kind to hedgehogs ** Editor: David Pickup, a solicitor, considers politicians. Thoughts on biblical government 13 Submit yourselves...

13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 1 Peter 2:13-14 Most politicians, whether at local or national level, want to do the best for society. However, on...

The Archbishop of Canterbury recently welcomed the head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Metropolitan Epifaniy, to Lambeth Palace. “We heard the most heart-breaking stories of atrocities against civilians and against Orthodox clergy in occupied territory, yet amidst it all the Patriarch spoke of love for all, especially enemies,” he said. “Of course, like all...

All in the month of SEPTEMBER Hadrian’s Wall now 1900 years old When the Church first agreed that the Earth went around the Sun Highest temperatures ever recorded Remembering Mother Teresa, 25 years on Join in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning for MacMillan Cancer Support ** Editor:  We continue our column that looks at memorable...

St Ceolfrith is a good patron saint for anyone who has studied hard for their profession, is strong in the face of tragedy, and who can also offer some homely care to others in need. This well-loved abbot of Wearmouth and Jarrow came from a noble Northumbrian family, and was ordained at Ripon when he...

New resource to help churches become more ‘fruitful in evangelism’ Church of England unveils strategy to help rural churches thrive General Synod Presidential Address by the Archbishop of York Calls for stronger age verification for pornography websites Daily Prayer podcast celebrates 1,000th episode  ‘Choir Churches’ to be funded as part of projects to spread the...

It was: 1900 years ago, from 13th September 122 to 128 that Hadrian’s Wall was built in northern England. It ran for 80 miles from coast to coast and marked the northern limit of the Roman Empire. The Roman Emperor, Hadrian, wanted to separate the Romans from ‘the barbarians.’ 200 years ago, on 11th September...

This will encourage you to brush your teeth: it seems that gum disease can increase your risk of developing mental health problems and other illnesses by more than a third. So say some researchers at the University of Birmingham, following a recent study of more than 64,000 patients with a history of gum disease. It...

Wilson Carlile was born in Brixton in 1847, and did not set out to become an evangelist. Instead, he was brilliant at both languages and music, and excelled as a businessman. That is, until an economic recession and serious illness brought him crashing down and finished his career, aged only 31. Not surprisingly, a serious...