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Are there hungry people in our parish?  There could well be. A recent poll found that one in every four parents worries about not having enough to eat.  23 per cent of parents of children under the age of 18, and 27 per cent of parents of primary-school children admit to either skipping meals, or...

The Church of England has spoken out against the ‘flood’ of betting adverts being shown during prime-time sports matches and on social media. Such adverts send ‘false messages’ to the many children watching, warns the bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith.  ‘A recent survey found that children increasingly believe that gambling requires skill and...

The 2017 Church in Action Survey, conducted by Church Urban Fund and the Church of England, shows that Anglican churches are highly engaged in responding to social issues and building community across England. The Survey found that 70% of Anglican churches run three or more organised activities for the benefit of their local communities, such...

The Bishop of Oxford has suggested ‘10 commandments’ that might be given for AI and robots, in order to ensure that artificial intelligence helps mankind, and does not oppress it. Bishop Steven Croft, who sits on the House of Lords select committee on artificial intelligence (AI), suggests the following: AI should be designed for all,...

News General Synod welcomes move towards communion with Methodist Church General Synod backs motion to tackle food waste Thy Kingdom Come – time to reach out to our communities THY KINGDOM COME prayer movement is back – and growing like wildfire Plastic Challenge not just for Lent The Royal British Legion launches THE SILENT SOLDIER Pursue...

High Days and Holy Days for April Editor:  As the church year does not change, much of this material has appeared before.  The story on Tertullian is new this year. 1          EASTER 2          Hugh of Grenoble – the saint who fought corruption 3          Richard of Chichester – wanting God more clearly, dearly and nearly...

By Ian Adams, Canterbury Press, £8.99 Here is a gentle yet profound guide to seeing the world in the power of the Resurrection. Ian Adams draws on the Gospel stories of the resurrection of Jesus to create 40 ‘invitations’, each one offering a path for the Resurrection to reshape how we live. They challenge us...

By Tony Horsfall, BRF, £3.99 Infused with wisdom, compassion and a generous sharing of personal experience, these readings show how the disorientation that so often mark this time of transition can lead to a renewed sense of purpose and vocation, and an ever-deeper confidence in God. Midlife is an opportunity to make peace with our...

By Anne le Tissier, BRF, £7.99 Many young Christian women, despite their faith, still struggle with low self-esteem, eating disorders and general unhappiness. Social media, ‘selfie’ culture, economic uncertainty and the relentless pressure to look a certain way can all take their toll on even the most resilient.  For the insecure and vulnerable, the pressures...

By Harriet and Donald Mowat, BRF, £8.99 Here is a Christian perspective on ageing, developed within the UK’s health and social care services over the past 40 years. Addressing profound and critical questions – What is ageing for? Is old age included in the purposes of God? What does ‘successful’ ageing look like? – the...

Editor: The American evangelist Billy Graham died in late February. Here we look back on some of his notable quotes… Some of Billy Graham’s notable quotes I’ve read the last page of the Bible, it’s all going to turn out all right. It is the Holy Spirit’s job to convict, God’s job to judge and...

Calming the storm I was telling my children the story of when Jesus and the disciples were in a boat, crossing the Sea of Galilee, and a storm came up and threatened to sink them.  I went on: ‘Meanwhile, Jesus had fallen asleep in the stern.  So, the disciples, scared of drowning, went back and...