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- Do you have a sister? Is she ‘good news’ in your life? Macrina the Younger (c. 327 -79) should be the patron saint of all ‘sisters’ whose generosity helps their siblings to succeed. Macrina the Younger was the eldest of 10 children. Their father was Basil the Elder, a leader in the church in 4th...19th July – St Macrina the Younger, a sister in a million
- A support service for survivors of church-related abuse has published its 2024 Evaluation report. Safe Spaces, which launched in September 2020, is an independent advocacy and support service for victims and survivors of church-related abuse in the Catholic Church of England and Wales, the Church of England, and the Church in Wales. The report notes...Evaluation of independent survivor support service reports ‘positive impact’
- As the traditional Easter story is remembered again this month, you may notice that there is one name that frequently occurs. It is that of the ‘other’ Mary – not the mother of Jesus but Mary of Magdala, who stood by her at the cross and became the first human being, male or female, actually...22nd July – The ‘Other’ Mary
- Over the coming months, the Archbishops’ Commission for Racial Justice (ACRJ) will be investigating racial incidents in the Church of England. The Commission will explore whether systems are in place to address experiences of racism and the extent to which existing policies and procedures are effective. Complaints Handling was a key recommendation in the 2020...Investigating racial incidents
- Ukraine: “goodness will triumph” Remembering the faith of Eric Liddell – 100 years ago at Paris Olympics King Charles accepts patronage of National Churches Trust & Bible Society Is God calling YOU to serve on diocesan synod? Sea Sunday – 14th July Millions face famine in Haiti as hurricane season approaches Demand for foodbanks increases...Looking at Church (all articles) for July 2024
- The Olympic Games From the Vicar What’s the Big Idea? – An Introduction to 1 & 2 Samuel Reflecting Faith: Commissioner Churches Doubts about the Christian faith? – take action now! Do you need a new pain-killer? ** Editor: Canon Paul Hardingham looks forward to Paris… The Olympic Games This month sees the start of...Looking at God (all articles) for July 2024
- Later this month Christians all over the world will commemorate probably the most unlikely saint in the Bible, Mary Magdalene. There was something in her background that has always fascinated people. All we are told about her ‘past’ is that Jesus had cast ‘seven devils’ out of her, but on that slender if intriguing evidence...22nd July – St Mary Magdalene, the woman with a past
- – on doubling number of children and young people – report The latest report on the Church of England’s strategic investment shows how funding in the last year has prioritised doubling the numbers of children and young people, and revitalising parishes for mission. In the year 2023, Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Funding (SMMI) awarded...Church’s 2023 strategic investment focuses
- It is easy to understand the popularity of Mary Magdalene over the centuries: she is the patron saint both of repentant sinners and of the contemplative life. Jesus drove seven demons from Mary, who came from near Tiberius in Galilee. She became His follower to the bitter end. She followed Him to Jerusalem and was...22nd July – St Mary Magdalene, patron of repentant sinners
- This month sees the start of the Olympic Games in Paris. In describing the Christian life as a marathon race, the writer of Hebrews (12:1-2) challenges us to finish well. ‘throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles’ (1) As in a normal race, we have to get rid of any...The Olympic Games
- Average weekly attendance at Church of England services rose by almost five per cent in 2023 – the third year of consecutive growth, preliminary figures show. Meanwhile weekly attendance by children was up by almost six per cent last year, according to an early snapshot of the annual Statistics for Mission findings. While total attendance...Weekly Church attendance up five per cent in third year of consecutive growth
- Church leaders in Ukraine have urged their citizens not to lose heart in face of the renewed Russian air and land assaults and the delayed arrival of fresh Western military aid. The Primate of Ukraine’s independent Orthodox Church (OCU), Metropolitan Epiphany (Dumenko) said that after years of war, every village has names of people who...Ukraine: “goodness will triumph”