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Recent changes made by Parliament to allow for mothers’ names to be included on marriage certificates have been welcomed by the Bishop of St Albans together with Dame Caroline Spelman MP. Royal Assent was recently received to the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Act following a Private Member’s Bill. Dr Alan Smith, together...

God’s creation, what a sensation Myriads of stars all known by name, Each constellation telling their story, Bursting with glory, God’s power to proclaim. Beautiful Pleiades, The Bear with its Cubs, Orion’s Belt, all set in the sky Our planet of blue transfixed in the heavens Touched with the finger of God from on high....

Have you ever happened to be in the right place at the right time, with certain qualifications, and suddenly realise that God is singling you out for a special task?  If so, Matthias is a good patron saint for you! In Acts 1 (15 – 26) the apostles had a task to do:  Judas had...

Following the Royal College of Physicians’ announcement of the adoption of a ‘neutral’ position on assisted dying, the Bishop of Carlisle, James Newcome, said: “We welcome the President’s assurances that the RCP will not be focusing on assisted dying, instead continuing to champion high-quality palliative care services, an emphasis that the Church of England shares...

Sitting there, on Sunday morning, Congregations in their pews Read their magazines, informing Them of all the latest news. All save one who sits there smiling – She knows that journal very well Having spent a month compiling – She knows what those pages tell! She it was who, deadlines facing Got those varied items...

  If you’re saying to yourself, ‘Who?’ you’ll be in good company.  May 15th is the feast day of St Matthias the Apostle, and in describing him thus we have said just about all there is to know about him. He gets just one mention in the Bible, in the first chapter of Acts, immediately...

The Rectory St James the Least My dear Nephew Darren So, your bishop is dropping hints that you should begin to consider a move to having your own parish – ‘not forever in green pastures’ comes to mind. Do not be too hasty to leave; remember that a curate can do no wrong, but a...

The Church of England’s lead Bishop for Education has backed calls for a comprehensive Rural Strategy, following the publication of a new study. The report, recently published by the Rural Services Network, calls for action by the Government, citing concerns that the UK’s exit from the EU could serve to compound existing rural challenges. The...

If you want an example of someone who can show you their faith through their works,  Caroline Chisholm is a saint for you.  This doughty little 19th century English woman had such a compassionate heart that she helped tens of thousands of people, from India to Australia. Caroline was born in Northamptonshire in May, 1808. ...

A vicar, from Islington way, Permitted his rose to decay. His wife, with more vigour Bought a hose with a trigger And said to her spouse, “let us spray!”   By Nigel Beeton

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...

All in the month of MAY The legacy of D’Oyley Carte Roger Bannister and the four-minute mile The Monty Python phenomenon The Way I See It: Why are we all so challenged? International Dawn Chorus Day 2019 – 5th May Foster Care Fortnight 13th to 26th May Missed appointments with your GP Potholes galore **...