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It is April – time to get the family outside and enjoy more exercise!  One in three children are doing less than 30 minutes exercise a day, according to a recent Sport England report. That means that 2.3million kids nationwide do less than half the Chief Medical Officer’s recommended level of daily activity of at...

Many of us can show great dedication in pursuit of a career that will bring us a good salary or position.  Peter Chanel should be the patron saint of anyone who shows quiet determination in doing what they believe to be God’s call upon their life; regardless of the harsh personal consequences. Chanel was born...

If your diet is full of fibre, you may cut the risk of early death by up to a third. Fibre is found in fruit, vegetables, wholemeal bread and pasta, as well as high-fibre breakfast cereals.  Overall, people who eat such things tend to have lower body weight and lower cholesterol levels, which in turn...

The truth is… Easter prayer of thanks EASTER Waiting in the darkness for the light to come Riding on a donkey The Easter Egg Hunt ** The truth is… (1 Corinthians 15:19-26) Christ has indeed been raised from the dead! This is the true, real and wonderful good news story. Thank God that in this...

The General Synod of the Church of England has given its overwhelming backing to a drive for a church to be set up on every significant social housing estate in the country, as part of a programme of Renewal and Reform. All dioceses will now be asked to include evangelism on social housing estates in...

(1 Corinthians 15:19-26) Christ has indeed been raised from the dead!  This is the true, real and wonderful good news story. Thank God that in this world of chaos, Lies and fake-news messengers and moaners Here is truth to sustain and encourage…   Christ has indeed been raised from the dead.   He has overcome...

Children below the age of 14 are spending on average three hours and 18 minutes a day on their devices. In contrast, they spend about one hour and 43 minutes a day talking to their families. That works out that children are spending an average of 23 hours a week on their smartphone and other...

The Church of England’s General Synod has overwhelmingly called for action with regard to the future of youth evangelism in England, descrithe current situation in churches as ‘shocking’. Canon Mark Russell, Chief Executive of the Church Army, revealed that 36% of Anglican congregations have no one under the age of 16. Meanwhile only 6% of...

Gracious, loving Father, Thank you for the wonderful reality of Jesus’ resurrection on that first Easter Day. Thank you that, because Jesus is alive, life has meaning and purpose. When we don’t understand why some things happen, when life is difficult, when we are struggling through pain and loss, help us to know your risen...

Catherine of Siena, who was born 1347, should be the patron saint of anyone who has grown up in a large family, and mastered the two vital skills for survival:  how to stand up for yourself, and how to make peace with others. Catherine had siblings!  At least 19 of them.  Her father was a...

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Church of England leaders have called for long-term steps to improve resilience among children and young people, as well as those working in schools, as the Government announced a new five-fold plan for character education. Speaking at the recent Church of England’s National Education Conference, The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, said: “What students will...