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‘Why does God allow suffering?’ This is a frequently asked question of Christians, because we believe in a God who is both good and powerful and it is explored in the book of Job. This book is part of the wisdom literature, along with Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Job was both wealthy and...

Do you and your partner share the same taste in romance?  Find out below… Which is your favourite romantic film? Which is theirs? (Here are just some ideas to get you thinking…) It’s a Wonderful Life Gone with the Wind The Sound of Music Far from the Madding Crowd An Officer and a Gentleman Four...

So says the Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith. He was speaking in a recent House of Lords debate. He said that local churches are “at the heart of many of our rural communities across the country, wanting to contribute to their flourishing and thriving.” Dr Smith, declaring his interest “as president of the...

– 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...

Former head of M15 to lead search for new Archbishop of Canterbury Statement on BBC File on Four programme – David Tudor Safeguarding bishops apologise to survivors following Archbishop’s speech Christmas and Easter congregations swell as C of E sees third year of growth National Society calls for long-term curriculum and assessment reform ‘Male allies’...

It was: 175 years ago, on 23rd Feb 1850 that Cesar Ritz, the Swiss hotelier, was born. He founded several notable hotels including the Ritz and Carlton Hotels in London, and the Hotel Ritz in Paris. 125 years ago, on 27th Feb 1900 that the Labour Party was founded in the UK. Also 125 years...

February can be lonely if you want a partner but just can’t find one. The world seems full of couples buying each other Valentine cards and planning romantic meals for the 14th. If that is your problem this month, why not at least visit the Christian dating site, Christian Connection? (https://www.christianconnection.com) They have brought literally...

The Prime Minister has appointed The Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL to chair the new Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury. The Crown Nominations Commission is the C of E committee that will nominate the candidate to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Archbishop Welby completed his duties on 6th January. Jonathan Evans has been...

– 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...

The C of E is facing “one of the biggest existential crises … since the Reformation,” following the Makin review of abuse perpetrated by John Smyth. That is the view of the Bishop of Rochester, Dr Jonathan Gibbs. He was speaking recently after his diocesan synod had voted in favour of a motion that expressed...

That is the question for the leaders of the Roman Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox Churches, as this year (2025) marks the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople believes that 2025 is a ‘golden opportunity’ for Catholic and Orthodox believers to finally agree on a joint date for...

The C of E has responded to the recent story about David Tudor on the BBC. It said: ‘The appalling abuse committed by former Church of England rector David Tudor, highlighted in the BBC File on Four documentary, is a grievous breach of trust and we commend the courage of those survivors who came forward. ‘The BBC...