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“It is the Lord!” (John 21:7) There is something very reassuring in the simple scene by Galilee’s lake, described on that post-Easter morning. Taking place there was the birth of a mighty world-wide adventure that has not ended yet! Was there ever a breakfast like it?  They’d been fishing all night, but in vain…. until...

Our present bishops have big troubles within the Church. Mellitus had big troubles outside the Church. It all began quietly enough in Rome, where Mellitus was born into a noble family, and became abbot of a monastic community. Then in 601 Pope Gregory the Great sent him to help Augustine, who had arrived in Canterbury...

This month sees National Marmalade Week (18th – 25th April). If you really want to celebrate, go to Dalemain Mansion and Gardens in Cumbria, where they hold the World Marmalade Awards & Festival. It celebrates, preserves and promotes artisanal marmalades, with thousands of entries. (Even Paddington Bear will be in attendance!) If you like marmalade,...

It all began in ancient Peru over 5,000 years ago. They liked to sip cacao, the purest form of chocolate. It took many centuries to find its way to Europe, but when it did arrive, it was a big hit. Now, with sugar added, chocolate is one of the most popular treats we know. In...

General Synod has backed calls for the training of ordinands, curates and priests on how to support people with mental health needs, amid rising levels of mental health challenges in communities. In a debate on mental health and the Church, Synod members acknowledged the pressures facing clergy, and also requested that the National Society, which...

In February, General Synod met in London for its usual five-day group of sessions. Here are some of the highlights: Synod on Monday 9th February The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, welcomed the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, paying tribute to her long ministry in nursing and public service. Synod greeted Archbishop Sarah with...

This month would be a good time to visit at least one of our 15 National Parks, and to appreciate once again the role they play in conserving our environment and encouraging people to enjoy outdoor activities. Just some highlights: Oldest: The Peak District was designated as the first UK National Park in 1951. Largest...

Prep. Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 day Ingredients: 1 cup pecan nuts 1 tsp. vinegar 3 egg whites 1 pinch salt 1 cup 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 break...

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The Book of Lamentations consists of five laments over the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of Judah’s leading inhabitants to Babylon. Tradition ascribes the book to Jeremiah, who witnessed Jerusalem’s destruction in 586 BC. Each lament is an acrostic i.e. each verse begins in order with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet (except...

– in face of ‘urgent need’ for reform – General Synod General Synod recently voted to call on the Government to focus on a new national care covenant, as it delivers on its manifesto commitment for a National Care Service. The Covenant would set out the roles and responsibilities of all involved in adult social...

– disciple, apostle, writer of the second gospel  Mark, whose home in Jerusalem became a place of rest for Jesus and His 12 apostles, is considered the traditional author of the second gospel. He is also usually identified as the young man, described in Mark 14:51, who followed Christ after his arrest and then escaped...