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Church of England backs VaccinAid campaign Majority of mourners during pandemic unable to say goodbye properly Leaseholders face crippling bills for problem they did not create – bishops react Bishop of London welcomes plan to make non-fatal strangulation a crime C of E to provide National Professional Qualification for school leadership C of E responds...

Dunstan (909-988 AD) stands out as an example of what just one person can achieve when they follow the call of God on their life. Dunstan was born near Glastonbury, of a noble family with royal connections and church connections; his uncle was Archbishop of Canterbury. But in 935, at the age of 26, he...

Here is a saint for all primary school teachers who have a passion to help children learn to read and write. Alcuin was born near York in about 735. His family were of noble stock, and they sent him to York Cathedral School, which had the best teachers in the land. They soon realised that...

THY KINGDOM COME (13th – 23rd May) Foreigners? Pope’s visit underlined why martyrs still matter Millions join worship online during the pandemic CMS honours its women missionaries who are working for a better world Displaced Christians starving in Tigray, Ethiopia ** THY KINGDOM COME (13th – 23rd May) Editor: If your church is taking part...

Helena should be the patron saint of all mothers who help their sons achieve great things. Helena was born at Drepanum in Bithynia about 250. Although only a stable-maid or innkeeper’s daughter, she caught the eye and affections of a Roman general, Constantius Chlorus, while he was stationed in Asia Minor on a military campaign....

Pentecost From the Vicar We Chose to Go to the Moon Reflected Faith:  Hiding, waiting, hoping – FREE! Being brave? How long, O Lord? Be kind to each other ** Editor: The Revd Canon Paul Hardingham considers how the Holy Spirit can change our lives. Pentecost The celebration of Pentecost this month could be described...

 Editor: If your church is taking part in this growing worldwide phenomenon, you will find a wide variety of resources at: https://www.thykingdomcome.global/prayer-resources

Editor:  Rogation Sunday (9th May) is about asking for God’s protection and blessing on our endeavours.  If your troubles are deep-seated or long-standing, try kneeling. – Anon Pure prayers have pure blessings. – Thomas Goodwin To spend an hour worrying on our knees is not prayer. Indeed, there are times when it is our duty,...

On that long ago first morning of Pentecost, Jerusalem was crowded with thousands of visitors, for it was one of the most popular feast-days in the Jewish calendar – the Feast of Firstfruits, looking forward to the wheat harvest. In one small room of that great city, a small group of people who had followed...

Comfortable Words – a Call to Restoration The Easter Story – for families to share Babies and Toddlers – nurturing your child’s spiritual life How Not To Be Afraid – seven ways to live when everything seems terrifying Borders and Belonging – the Book of Ruth – a story for our times Route 66 –...

The celebration of Pentecost this month could be described as a birthday party for the Church, as we remember the gift of the Holy Spirit to the first disciples (Acts 2:1-13). What are we celebrating? God’s Promise:    The disciples obeyed Jesus’ instructions as they gathered in the Upper Room: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but...

Among the estimated 130,000 people from Hong Kong who are making their way to the UK, there are bound to be thousands of Christians. What kind of reception will they get from the churches here? We shudder when reminded of the cold shoulder shown to the 500 Jamaicans who disembarked the SS Empire Windrush at Tilbury...