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- The Thirty Years’ War began 400 years ago, on 23 May 1618, and ended almost exactly 30 years later, on 15 May 1648. It was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history. Probably eight million people were killed, mainly in what is now Germany. It was the deadliest European religious war,...Thirty years of death and destruction
- I’ve noticed a sudden increase in the number of banns of marriage being read in our church. I suspect that a few couples reckon it would be a nice idea to get married in the same month as Prince Harry and his bride Meghan – at least you’ll be regularly reminded of the date! But...No escape clauses
- By Naomi Steinberg, Church Mission Society “Mission is helping people.” “Mission is spreading the love of God in places which maybe are a bit more disadvantaged and they might need a little more help.” These are a couple of the responses we received when we asked the question, “What is mission?” at festivals during the...Top four myths about mission – Myth three: Mission is about doing things for people in need
- This year, we all have the chance to mark the centenary of the end of World War 1. On Sunday, 11th November 2018, people around the country will observe Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. As well as reflecting on loss, this year also gives us the chance to look forward as we mark the end...Remembrance100
- Our church always welcomes people who want to use our building for their wedding. But should we ‘charge’ brides who are late to weddings at our church? What do you think? Most of us will remember the story about the rector in Kent that made the headlines a few months ago: he charges brides £100...A good reason to get her to the church on time!
- In parts of the UK, there is a kind of poverty more profound than in Uganda. This is the view of Rev Jenny Green, a missionary working with Church Mission Society on the Faxfleet estate in Bradford. Prior to being community chaplain in Bradford, Jenny Green spent 20 years with CMS in Kisoro, south west...Church Mission Society shines spotlight on ‘vital, but hard to fund’ mission in the UK
- A former house church leader, prisoner of faith, and one of the leading voices for the persecuted Church in China, Bob Fu has recently warned that the persecution of Christians in China is worsening and is now as severe as at any time since the Cultural Revolution. Bob Fu was one of the original Chinese...Chinese church growing – despite persecution
- Are you a registered nurse? Parish Nursing Ministries is a Christian charity which helps local churches to appoint nurses, who in turn support people and communities towards whole person healthcare. This is care for the person’s overall well-being, incorporating body, mind and spirit. More details at: http://parishnursing.org.uk/Parish nurses
- In 2017 there were £22 million worth of religious books sold in the UK, some 2.5 million copies if their average price is the same as non-religious books. This was 1.4% of the total sales of books in the UK in 2017. The largest growth area was in non-Christian books because the Oxford University Press...Sales of religious books
- Ever wondered about the ethics of having CCTV in church? Now a consistory court in the diocese of Canterbury has ruled that churches who install CCTV to protect their premises during the day, must switch off CCTV cameras during worship services, because prayer is private. Baptisms, wedding and funerals should also be free from CCTV,...CCTV in church – when to turn it off
- Therefore, do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day…. (Colossians 2:16) There were Jewish public holidays in New Testament times such as Passover. As Palestine was also occupied by the Romans, there were festivals and public games...Bank holidays
- The last 10 years have seen an upturn in the number of people reporting difficulties with emotional and mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression. And, it is often the strongest who struggle under the weight of all they have nobly tried to shoulder. Turn to the Bible, and this truth is played out in...A book for Mental Health Week (14th – 20th May)