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Barnabas – a very likeable disciple From the Vicar Understanding the Trinity From the Vicar – alternative letter on the Trinity The Nicene Creed: Who is God? Reflecting Faith:  An Offer You Do Not Want to Refuse Thank you for your call. It’s important to us Praying with the Prayers of the Bible – Praying...

Evelyn Underhill was an English Anglo-Catholic writer, poet and novelist. She is known for her numerous writings on religion and spiritual practice. Underhill was born in Wolverhampton in 1875, and during her lifetime published 39 books and more than 350 articles and reviews. She married Hubert Stuart in 1907. Together they travelled regularly to Switzerland, France and Italy, where...

Wanting God more clearly, dearly and nearly Ever wonder where the prayer … ‘May I know thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, and follow thee more nearly, day by day’ comes from?  Richard of Chichester, a bishop in the 13th century, wrote it. He began life as Richard de Wych of Droitwich, the son...

Churches mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day Churches enjoyed bumper Easter attendances Surge in visits to church search website AChurchNearYou.com Faith of the northern saints explored in short film Church grants scheme launched to kick start housing plans Parish revitalisations and rural areas to receiving funding for mission Restoration of Bangor’s Bible Gardens Church Commissioners...

The Archbishop of York has issued a statement following the news of the death of Pope Francis today. Here are excerpts from that statement: “‘Let us walk together, work together, pray together.’ These are the words Pope Francis said to me when we met in 2023. They sum up his vision for the church, both...

This month we remember St Barnabas, whose real name was Joseph, a wealthy Levite from Cyprus. However, he was better known by his nickname, which means ‘Son of Encouragement’ (Acts 4:36). Throughout Acts we see him encouraging others in different ways. Barnabas was an example of generous giving (Acts 4:36-7), when he sold property and...

This month we remember St Barnabas, whose real name was Joseph, a wealthy Levite from Cyprus. However, he was better known by his nickname which means ‘Son of Encouragement’ (Acts 4:36). Throughout Acts we see him encouraging others in different ways. Barnabas was an example of generous giving (Acts 4:36-7), when he sold property and...

On average, at least eight crimes a day have been committed against churches in the UK, over the past three years (2022 to 2024). So reports the Countryside Alliance, giving the findings of its latest campaign. When the Countryside Alliance made Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to the UK’s 45 territorial police forces, it found...

What about Facebook after you die? Father’s Day – what we most value in our fathers Is theft in the UK spiralling out of control? Jet lag is worse when you travel east Are bananas really good for you? How many steps a day is enough? Does your teenage daughter feel safe in school? Gen...

Churches across England have played their part in the recent commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The commemorations on 8th May provided an opportunity to honour the sacrifices made by those who served in the conflict. They also provided an opportunity to pray for lasting peace, echoing the spirit...

All in the month of June Climbing Annapurna Kitchener and that poster from the First World War The ground-breaking marriage of Martin Luther Mini is named the best-ever British car People who can’t see should not drive! Our polluted water systems ** Editor:  We continue our column that looks at memorable dates in the month...

Foundations Prayer for June 2025 Surprising realizations! A Sunday Traffic Jam Thank God for farmers! Fill me with Your Spirit Lord Faith ** 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...