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Every person who ever lived was once a sperm and an egg. Those two cells fused together, and in nine months they turned into a living, breathing, human being. Each of us emerged from this same embryonic development process, which is highly complex and organised, but variable enough to turn out a unique individual every...

 I recently saw an excerpt from the film ‘2001 A Space Odyssey’, and had to remind myself that it was released in the early summer of 1968. I was so enthralled and mystified by the film that I saw it twice that year, and it’s still staggering in its realisation. No computer-generated imagery back then;...

– and poet If we were to name someone prominent from the 17th century, we might mention Rembrandt or Shakespeare. It is unlikely we would remember George Herbert. However, he was a prolific writer, a gifted speaker and musician. His hymns are still sung today. Herbert was born into a wealthy family in Mid-Wales on...

A good way to beat inflation these days is to be a child. The amount of their weekly pocket money has been rising faster than inflation, according to a recent survey by the GoHenry banking service for six- to 18-year-olds. Last year, on average, youngsters earned £10.73 a week. This was about 8 per cent...

Many of us fast during Lent. It seems that the kind of fast you undertake may be connected to your denomination.  A recent survey found the following: 94% Black Majority Churchgoers give up all food for a set time. 85% of Orthodox churchgoers cut out specific foods and/or drinks. 83% of Pentecostal churches give up...

World Vision has warned that millions of people in the Middle East and Afghanistan are suffering such severe drought, heat and hunger, that the aid agency fears we are reaching a ‘tipping point’. In its recent report, Children on the Brink, World Vision reviews the current situation: Iraq’s catastrophic drought has displaced more than one...

Dancing to the Heartbeat of God Draw Near – Life-Giving Habits for Lent Meeting God in John – a companion for Lent, Holy Week, Easter & Beyond Reflections for Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2026 Giving It Up: Daily Bible Readings from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day Wardrobes and Rings – through Lenten Lands with...

If you like snow-sports, you are in for a great month. From 6th to 22nd February, Italy will be hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as Milano Cortina 2026. The opening ceremony is at football’s famous San Siro stadium. The Paralympic Winter Games follows, from 6th to 15th March. For the first time the...

For the last few months, we’ve been looking at the way that church services are put together. Last time we looked at the reading of the gospel, and how we honour that in our own body language (by standing up). This month we will move on to ‘The Sermon’ which is often known as ‘Breaking...

 The Bible tells the story of Jesus and His stressed disciples in a boat in a storm. Like them, we also get hit by storms in life. And like them, we can know that Jesus is also with us. Why not take a moment to ponder these promises: Cast your cares on the Lord and He...

Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for everyone! Psalm 66: 5 Someone quite unexpected came to one of our church’s services recently. It was so exciting to see a newcomer. What I mean is he was not only someone new, but he was also quite young. By young, he was a...

Real live Greek yoghurt is seriously good for you. Its protein and live bacteria have been linked to stronger muscles, boosted gut microbiome, and better heart, bone and brain health. Greek yoghurt is high in protein, with up to 10g of protein per 100g. That’s about double the protein of low-fat yogurt or Greek-style yogurts....