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Egypt has by far the largest Christian population in the Middle East. But many of Egypt’s Christians are very poor. In the extremely deprived area on the outskirts of Cairo nicknamed ‘Garbage City’, the vast majority of families are Christian. They make a living from recycling the rubbish that surrounds them. Recently a supporter of...

The General Synod has given unanimous backing to a call for the Government to ensure the protection of child survivors of trafficking, after hearing of fears that the Nationality and Borders Bill could leave more children unprotected and at risk. Members voted 331 in favour, with no votes against and no abstentions, both to acknowledge...

– missionary and martyr in the South Pacific 1841 Many of us can show great dedication in pursuit of a career that will bring us a good salary or position. Peter Chanel should be the patron saint of anyone who shows quiet determination in doing what they believe to be God’s call upon their life;...

Emmaus Easter Prayer 2022 That Day He too A Garden of Delight An Easter prayer The Call ** Emmaus (Luke 24:13-32) In the breaking of the bread Our eyes were opened, We knew Him then. The Lord was with us In Emmaus, There was no doubt. He was alive and with us, The scriptures made...

Up to a third of our children are consuming energy drinks every week, according to recent research by the British Medical Journal. The study, commissioned by the government, found that some under-18s have as many as five or more a week. Now experts have found that too many energy drinks lead to physical symptoms such...

General Synod has thanked the authors of a recent report proposing possible changes to the governance structures of the Church of England’s National Church Institutions. The report, produced by a group chaired by the Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines, and published last year, made a range of recommendations including merging the oversight of most of...

Do you have some spare weeks this year?  Want to do something meaningful with them?  Why not consider going on an Operation Mobilisation short-term outreach? OM gives two good reasons as to why you might want to go: Firstly, short-term outreaches “push you out of your comfort zone, meaning you’re compelled to trust Him in...

The Archbishop of Canterbury has planted a fig tree in the garden at Lambeth Palace as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The Archbishop of Canterbury said: “The beauty of trees reminds us of our responsibility to care for God’s creation, for each other and for generations to come....

– or how to survive in a large family Catherine of Siena, who was born 1347, should be the patron saint of anyone who has grown up in a large family, and mastered the two vital skills for survival: how to stand up for yourself, and how to make peace with others. Catherine had siblings!...

In a recent panel designed to think through how best to reach Millennials (adults aged 18 to 37 in 2021) held in Arizona, the following research findings about their emotional and mental health, which hinder relationships, were discussed: Most Millennials say they are dissatisfied with their intimate and peer relationships.  In fact, when it comes...

Samuel Morse died 150 years ago, on 2nd April 1872. The American artist and inventor is best known for developing a commercial single-wire telegraph system – and the Morse Code, with his friend Alfred Vail. He was born in 1791 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the son of Calvinist preacher and geographer Jedidiah Morse. He found a...

Two donkeys were walking the streets of Jerusalem. One said: “Just a few days ago I came down that hill carrying Jesus, and the people were all singing and shouting and throwing down their cloaks and palms for me to walk on. But today they don’t even recognise me.” The other donkey replied: “That is...