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The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have recently written an article for the Spectator magazine, responding to the recent media coverage asking: ‘Where is the C of E?’ The Archbishops say: “Let us offer an answer. … the Church of England has been a bedrock of faith, love, hope and compassion in this country for...

One in 20 children aged 11 to 17 is vulnerable to falling victim to serious violence, or even becoming a perpetrator by being sucked into gang membership in the UK. The worst blackspots are Middlesbrough and Manchester, where the percentage is not one in 20, but one in three. Based on these figures, the children’s...

The average age of a pre-Covid churchgoer in 2020 was 50, whereas the average of a person living in England as a whole was 41. So, churchgoers are almost 10 years above the average in age. It doesn’t vary hugely by gender – in 2020 male churchgoers were 48 on average and female 51. In Scotland in...

– missionary and martyr in the South Pacific 1841 Many of us can show great dedication in pursuit of a career that will bring us a good salary or position. Peter Chanel should be the patron saint of anyone who shows quiet determination in doing what they believe to be God’s call upon their life;...

Prep. Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 day Ingredients: 110 grams of pecan nuts 5 grams vinegar 3 egg whites 1 pinch salt 200 grams sugar large plastic bag wooden spoon tape Bible Instructions: Preheat oven to 150C Place pecans in the plastic bag and let the children beat them with the wooden spoon to...

During the pandemic, I have enjoyed walking. In many ways, getting out daily for a good walk has not only helped me physically, but also bolstered my mental well-being. Often, I have arranged to walk with a friend, and we have enjoyed good conversation and fellowship. Today I was walking alone, and I noticed it...

The Church of England’s lead bishop for Further and Higher Education has welcomed the recent publication of a White Paper which aims to revolutionise post-16 education. Skills for Jobs White Paper: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth aims to revolutionise post-16 education by reshaping the ‘training landscape’. The Bishop of Winchester, Tim Dakin, said: “The...

I like the story of the vestry noticeboard of a church in Hampshire: after a Holy Week performance of Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’, the choirmaster wrote: ‘“The Crucifixion” – well done, everyone!’  Later that day, someone had added, ‘The Resurrection – well done, God!’ For the two disciples treading the road to Emmaus, there was no such...

This quick and easy cake is a favourite in many families. Ingredients: 3 Mars bars; 150g butter;150g rice crispies; 150g chocolate  Method:  In a pan, slowly melt the Mars bars and butter together. Remove from the heat and add the rice crispies, a little at a time, until they are covered with the mixture. Spread...

For the first time ever in its 108-year history, Chelsea Flower Show will not be held in the Spring, but in the Autumn. The 2021 Chelsea Flower Show will now take place from 21st to 26th September. The Royal Horticultural Society, the show organisers, will still hold it at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. The...

Several years ago, a notice appeared on the vestry noticeboard of a church in Hampshire, after a Holy Week performance of Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’. The choirmaster wrote “The Crucifixion – well done, everyone!’ Later that day, someone had added, ‘The Resurrection – well done, God!’

– or how to survive in a large family Catherine of Siena, who was born 1347, should be the patron saint of anyone who has grown up in a large family, and mastered the two vital skills for survival: how to stand up for yourself, and how to make peace with others. Catherine had siblings!...