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- God obviously approves of romance – after all, putting Adam and Eve alone together in the Garden of Eden was His idea. And romance has been around ever since. The history of the Israelites began with three great romances: Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and Rachel. The on-going history of Israel was...Love is all around us
- If you like peace and quiet, it is best to avoid Rome this year. For 2025 is a Jubilee Year for the city, and tens of millions of visitors worldwide are expected to converge on Rome. In all, a staggering 60 million are expected. As Pope Francis has recently explained: “Once again, Rome will welcome...Rome bracing to welcome 60 million visitors this year
- All in the month of February The world of P G Wodehouse That Big Freeze of 1955 Eric Liddell – from Olympic star to Japanese internment prisoner National Nest Box week – 14th to 21st February Danger ahead for Britain’s canals That marmalade colour in cats ** Editor: We continue our column that looks at...Looking at Community (all articles) for February 2025
- Do you and your partner share the same taste in romance? Find out below… Which is your favourite romantic film? Which is theirs? (Here are just some ideas to get you thinking… It’s a Wonderful Life Gone with the Wind The Sound of Music Far from the Madding Crowd An Officer and a Gentleman Four...Do you share romantic films and songs?
- – founder of SPCK Thomas Bray was once called a ‘Great Small Man’, with good reason. This diminutive 18th century English clergyman (1658 – 1730) not only helped to establish the Church of England in Maryland, but he was also founder of the Society for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge (SPCK) in 1698 and the...15th February – Thomas Bray
- ‘Why does God allow suffering?’ This is a frequently asked question of Christians, because we believe in a God who is both good and powerful and it is explored in the book of Job. This book is part of the wisdom literature, along with Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Job was both wealthy and...What’s the Big Idea? An Introduction to the Books of the Old Testament: Job
- Do you and your partner share the same taste in romance? Find out below… Which is your favourite romantic film? Which is theirs? (Here are just some ideas to get you thinking…) It’s a Wonderful Life Gone with the Wind The Sound of Music Far from the Madding Crowd An Officer and a Gentleman Four...Do you share romantic films and songs?
- So says the Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith. He was speaking in a recent House of Lords debate. He said that local churches are “at the heart of many of our rural communities across the country, wanting to contribute to their flourishing and thriving.” Dr Smith, declaring his interest “as president of the...C of E is “glad to play its part” in the rural economy
- – Archbishop & martyr of Uganda The Most Reverend Janani Luwum (d 1977) was the Archbishop of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi and Boga Zaire when 35 years ago this month he was murdered by the dictator Idi Amin. At the time the Church in Uganda was on the verge of centennial celebrations of its birth...17th February – Janani Luwum
- Former head of M15 to lead search for new Archbishop of Canterbury Statement on BBC File on Four programme – David Tudor Safeguarding bishops apologise to survivors following Archbishop’s speech Christmas and Easter congregations swell as C of E sees third year of growth National Society calls for long-term curriculum and assessment reform ‘Male allies’...News (all stories) for February 2025
- It was: 175 years ago, on 23rd Feb 1850 that Cesar Ritz, the Swiss hotelier, was born. He founded several notable hotels including the Ritz and Carlton Hotels in London, and the Hotel Ritz in Paris. 125 years ago, on 27th Feb 1900 that the Labour Party was founded in the UK. Also 125 years...All in the month of February
- February can be lonely if you want a partner but just can’t find one. The world seems full of couples buying each other Valentine cards and planning romantic meals for the 14th. If that is your problem this month, why not at least visit the Christian dating site, Christian Connection? (https://www.christianconnection.com) They have brought literally...Looking for romance?