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Matthew 7:25 In the changing seasons, in the terrifying, changing world where landscapes are no longer recognisable, where things spin so quickly out of control, You are the one still point. You are unchanging, always faithful, always present. In a world of shifting sands You are the rock on which I stand, I am secure...

by David Winter ‘Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, bless the bed that I lie on’ – my grandma taught me that one. At least it meant I never forgot the names of the writers of the four Gospels. This month Luke, the writer of the third of them, has his feast day – 18th October....

Halloween is the month of ghosts and witches and evil spirits.  Have you ever wondered where evil spirits come from, and how we are to view the unseen world of evil and occultism? The Bible tells us that evil spirits come from the created angelic order.  They were not created as evil beings, for all...

All in the month of October Diary of a Momentous Year:  October 1918 Celebrating Paddington Bear’s 60th anniversary The day that ‘War of the Worlds’ came to America Sir Walter Raleigh: Queen Elizabeth l’s favourite adventurer and courtier THE WAY I SEE IT – Whatever happened to ties? Don’t miss the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms!  (19 October...

Faithful Father, As the leaves change colour and fall we are reminded of life’s changing seasons. We become aware that time passes more quickly than we expect or plan for. Help us to make the most of each day You give us – and to be thankful. Thank you that through all the changing seasons...

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and live [walk] a life of love…, Ephesians 5:1 Walking is one of Paul’s favourite images to describe the Christian life.  In Ephesians Paul uses it to describe our transformation from walking ‘in transgressions and sins’ to walking in ‘good works, which God prepared in advance for...

How could Solomon with all God had given, A kingdom and wisdom, great riches besides, Fail to faithfully follow his Lord? – But seeking pleasure he turned aside. A wonderful temple he had constructed, With cedars from Lebanon and Ophir’s gold, Even Sheba’s queen travelled to see The wonder and splendour of what had been...

Share a Meal – share hope China – persecution of Christians soars as new laws kick in What the UK Church looks like in 2018 Say a ‘thank you’ prayer at home Share a little light this Halloween Seven reasons why our churches need more men ** Editor:  This scheme offers good ideas for Harvest...

To St Luke, a Gentile, we owe the beautifully written Gospel of Luke, and the Book of Acts.  He was a Greek physician, a disciple of St Paul, a companion on some of his missionary journeys, and an inspired writer. Luke’s gospel focuses on the compassion of Christ. His gospel contains some of the most...

It was: 400 years ago, on 29th Oct 1618 that Sir Walter Raleigh died.  This famous English explorer, writer, poet and courtier was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth 1. Well known for popularising tobacco in England. Executed for treason by King James 1 (mainly to appease the Spanish). 100 years ago, on 1st Oct 1918...

Churches traditionally celebrate Harvest in the autumn. In times past, Harvest was a major festival celebrated in villages and towns across the country. HOPE wants to put Harvest back at the centre of church and community life as a season with an extra focus on hospitality and generosity. Harvest is a celebration of all the good...

When you are out and about on the road far from home, ever feel tempted to pop in and explore an unfamiliar church?  If so, think of Donatus as your patron saint – and beware.  You don’t know what you may be letting yourself in for…. In 829 Donatus, an Irish monk, had completed a...