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- The number of middle-aged ‘bachelors’ (aged 45–64) who live on their own is soaring. They now make up 1.4million of the 8.2 million single households in the county. Overall, there are 27.8 million homes in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics’ 2019 figures on families and households.Rise in people living alone
- Maundy Thursday is famous for two things. The first is one of the final acts that Jesus did before his death: the washing of his own disciples’ feet. (see John 13) Jesus washed his disciples’ feet for a purpose: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you...9 April – Maundy Thursday – time to wash feet
- The Church of England’s General Synod has now set new targets for all parts of the church to work to become carbon ‘net zero’ by 2030. The original target was 2045. At its February 2020 meeting, members voted in favour of a revised date encouraging all parts of the Church of England to take action and...Church of England sets 2030 Net Zero carbon target
- Good Friday is the day on which Jesus died on the cross. He was crucified at 9am in the morning, and died six hours later, at 3pm. It is the most solemn day in the Christian year, and is widely marked by the removal of all decorations from churches. In Lutheran churches, the day was...10 April – GOOD FRIDAY: the day the Son of God died for you
- Luke’s account of the crucifixion (Luke 23:32-43) emphasises the mocking of the crowd, ‘If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself’ (35,37,39). In their view a Messiah does not hang on a cross and suffer. In considering the two men who was crucified with Jesus, we are also confronted with the issue of...10 April – Good Friday: Jesus and the thieves on the Cross
- As the traditional Easter story is rehearsed again this month, you may notice that there is one name that frequently occurs. It is that of the ‘other’ Mary – not the mother of Jesus, but Mary of Magdalene, who stood by her at the cross and became the first human being actually to meet the...12 April – Easter morning: the ‘Other’ Mary
- By Lucy Moore, BRF, £4.99 Lucy Moore’s pocket-sized guide to the Bible takes readers on an epic journey through 4,000 years of history. Spanning Old and New Testaments in 50 bite-sized readings, the founder and leader of Messy Church writes for families and individuals who are new to the Bible: its riches, puzzles and complexities....What’s in the Bible (for me)? – 50 readings and reflections
- The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the Archbishop of York in General Synod at what would have been his final Synod. Archbishop Justin Welby praised the Archbishop of York who is currently travelling in the Pacific. He said: “He (John Sentamu) has gone to visit parts of the world which are suffering the...Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the Archbishop of York
- Easter is the most joyful day of the year for Christians. Christ has died for our sins. We are forgiven. Christ has risen! We are redeemed! We can look forward to an eternity in His joy! Hallelujah! The Good News of Jesus Christ is a message so simple that you can explain it to someone...12 April – EASTER: the most joyful day of the year
- Three years after the Russian Revolution of 1917, a great anti-God rally was arranged in Kiev. The powerful orator Bukharin was sent from Moscow, and for an hour he demolished the Christian faith with argument, abuse and ridicule. At the end there was silence. Then a man rose and asked to speak. He was a...12 April – Easter faith
- A Church of Scotland minister nicknamed ‘Padre Mac’ has been named as the inspiration behind the Great Escape. The Revd Professor Murdo Ewen Macdonald’s “fiery sermons” motivated the famous breakout of a German Prisoner of War camp in March 1944, according to an author. Dr Linda Barker said the Great Escape is often heralded as...Church minister was inspiration behind ‘Great Escape’
- All in the month of APRIL The spread of Coronavirus The great Raphael William Wordsworth – the ‘Church of England pantheist’ The Hubble Space Telescope Gen Z ** Editor: We continue our column that looks at memorable dates in the month (this time, APRIL) down the years. Here is a range from which to pick...Looking at your Community (all articles) for April 2020