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Everyday Christmas Christmas Foretold Christmas Frustration???? Let’s hear it for the Christmas card! Christmas to Me The Virgin Lines from Invocation of Peace ** Everyday Christmas (Mal 4:2, Mt 1:23) Light a candle, Look into the light, Pray. Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings As the flame rises,...

Q1.   Job applications from weirdos and misfits were invited from people to work at which place in London? Q2.   Which famous actor who died this year is associated with the phrase “I am Spartacus?” Q3.   In February the Church of England advised against the practice of ‘intinction’ – what is it? Q4....

By Sarah J Dodd and Raffaella Ligi, Lion Children £5.99 This is an engaging retelling of the first Christmas, with bright and appealing pictures that bring the wonderful scenes to life for younger children. A new king is born! His name is Jesus. See the gladness of Mary, the joy of the shepherds, and the...

Christmas is a busy time for travel, as many of us venture a great distance to see family or friends again. But this year coronavirus has put an end to all that. Seeing all our loved ones this Christmas will be difficult, if not impossible. Soon we may not be travelling anywhere very much at...

There are two early stories that mention fir trees.  The first involves St Boniface, who went to Germany in the 8th century as a missionary and found people sacrificing a child to their god under an oak tree.  Boniface was appalled, and rescued the child. He then chopped down the oak tree and found a...

By Antonia Woodward, Lion Children, £6.99 This beautifully illustrated Christmas picture book shares the joy of Christmas with young children. It tells how: ‘A long time ago, a long way away, some very clever men discovered a very exciting promise… the baby that was so extra special that life on earth would change forever…’

Bishops warn of a ‘divided nation’ Cathedrals battered by the pandemic Eritrea – more Christians arrested as others released Church of England launches resources on God’s generosity Major clergy wellbeing study results shared Bishop’s call for a better migration policy So many denominations! ** Bishops warn of a ‘divided nation’ The Government should give more...

A1.   Job applications from weirdos and misfits were invited from people to work at 10 Downing Street. A2.   Kirk Douglas was the famous actor who died this year and is associated with the phrase “I am Spartacus”. A3.   In February the Church of England advised against the practice of ‘intinction’ – which...

“A cold coming they had of it at this time of the year, just the worst time of the year to take a journey, and specially a long journey, in.  The way’s deep, the weather sharp, the days short, the sun farthest off, in solstitio brumali, the very dead of winter.” It was 1622, and...

The Government should give more financial aid to our poorest communities, as they are suffering disproportionately from the pandemic. Otherwise, it runs the risk in a rise of “disillusion and unrest”. So warns the Archbishop of York and the Bishops of Manchester and Leeds. In a recent article jointly published in the Yorkshire Post, the...

By Juliet David and Elina Ellis, Candle Books, £9.99 Here is an excellent way to introduce young children to the great Bible stories. Each story is told across a double page spread and there is a mixture of full-page art and spot illustrations throughout the book. The stories cover: At the Beginning, Samuel Listens, Esther,...

The Rectory St James the Least of All My dear Nephew Darren I am sorry I was not alive during that wonderful four-year period when Oliver Cromwell abolished Christmas; no Christmas parties, no carol services, no cards to send and no frantic last-minute shopping. That man was a hero. Planning for Christmas at St James’...