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Catherine is thought to have been a noble girl who lived in the 4th century.  She was persecuted for her Christianity, and despised marriage with the Emperor because she was a ‘bride of Christ’.  According to the legend, Catherine was no push-over intellectually, either:  she disputed successfully with 50 philosophers who were called in to...

Parish Buying’s new energy procurement product, ‘Parish Energy’ is welcoming new church customers. Parish Buying (the Church of England’s Procurement Team) developed the new, improved energy product after an extensive tender process. Local churches are being encouraged to look at what the scheme can offer, compared to their current energy contracts, and consider a switch....

They dress the wound of My people as though it were not serious. “Peace, peace,” they say, when there is no peace. (Jeremiah 6:14) I wonder what peace felt like in 1945, after 9th May or 16th August? These, of course, were the days after Victory in Europe Day and then Victory in Japan Day....

Our peregrine falcons are dying. We have lost 80pc of our UK population in the past 50 years. That make them one of the most-at-risk British birds. Peregrine falcons are special – they are among the fastest animals on the planet, and the largest species of falcon in the UK. But although some rewilding and...

Christ the King Prayer for November 2025 Remembrance Afflictions Two sad days strong>The Compassing of God Happy Death strong>Passing We call this ‘life’? ** Christ the King (Luke 23:32-43) Scoffers at the Skull Place Pouring scorn On Christ the King. Criminals and soldiers mock As the shock of the nails Pierce and penetrate The hope...

The clocks have gone back, and we are putting our gardens to sleep for the winter. But this autumn, when you tidy up, do not tidy away too much. Many insects and wild creatures will be relying on some ground cover or hideaway to call ‘home’ for the winter. Several piles of twigs or pruning,...

For the first time, the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board of the C of E (SMMIB) is to fund an online gaming initiative, as part of its agreed £4.8 million of partnerships. Emmaus Gaming (EG), which explores digital evangelism and discipleship through online gaming, has been awarded £468,637 this year. The funding will facilitate...

Our WW2 veterans are dying out, and so this year, how about making a special effort to publicly thank any WW2 veterans in your church and community in the November issue of your magazine?    You may have read the recent news story about the Arctic Convoys veteran, Dougie Shelley, who asked for birthday cards...

“I was travelling, and out early in the morning: at first there was a vast fog; but, by the time that I was seven or eight miles from home towards the coast, the sun broke out into a delicate warm day. We were then on a large heath or common, and I could discern, as...

Exam                                    In the examination paper, the professor wanted us to sign a form stating that we had not received any outside assistance. Unsure of whether he should sign the form, a student admitted that he had prayed for the assistance...

The Rectory St James the Least My dear Nephew Darren I was intrigued that you have been nurturing someone called Dave who is considering ordination. Since Dave had never travelled outside the city, your decision to send him to me was understandable. Sadly, I don’t think he is cut out for the ministry. We did...

The Methodist Church has released a new recording of the hymn ‘Let us build a house where love can dwell’, known to many as ‘All Are Welcome’. More than 140 Methodist churches contributed their voices to the project. The hymn is intended as a response to the recent protests in London, the disorder outside the...