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The General Synod has recently welcomed a report containing proposals which could bring the Church of England and the Methodist Church in Great Britain into communion with each other. Members backed a motion welcoming a joint report published last year, which sets out proposals on how clergy from each church could become eligible to serve...

The Church of England’s General Synod recently called upon the Government to tackle food poverty and take steps to minimise waste throughout the supply chain. Members backed a motion brought by the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich outlining ways retailers and Church of England members can attempt to tackle food poverty in Britain. The...

As one of the partners in Thy Kingdom Come, HOPE is encouraging churches to pray, speak and act. HOPE encourages church to make Jesus known together with words and actions. ‘When churches work together, God commands a blessing,’ says Roy Crowne, HOPE’s executive director. ‘As we come together as part of this global wave of...

Thousands of churches across the country will be joining this year’s global ecumenical prayer movement, Thy Kingdom Come, which takes place 10th to 20th of May. First launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury and York in 2016, Thy Kingdom Come has spread rapidly, beyond all expectations.  In 2016 – 100,000 Christians pledged to pray. Just...

Those who gave up chocolate for Lent can now enjoy their Mars bars or flakes. The Lent Plastic Challenge created by the CofE’s Environment Programme was given considerable coverage by the media, but giving up plastic just for Lent is really not on – we need to change our lifestyles and reduce the amount of...

The Royal British Legion has announced the launch of its SILENT SOLDIER campaign. The Silent Soldier is the near life-size silhouette of a First World War ‘Tommy’ which can be fixed to a wall or attached to an upright pole in public or private spaces. It is anticipated that the Silent Soldier will be displayed...

Are you concerned about religious freedom – or the lack of it – worldwide?  Then you may be interested in two events coming up soon, organised by Christian Solidarity Worldwide. The ‘Pursue Justice Live’ events are going to take place in London in April, and in Birmingham in June.   CSW is encouraging people to either...

How far do you walk each day?   15 minutes to and from work or the bus stop?  As a parent how far do you ask your child to walk? For families now fleeing South Sudan for Uganda, the distance is very different:  they have a 250-mile trip on foot, taking with them only what they...

Question:  What scares most Christians? Easy:  The thought of inviting their friends and family to church with them. But suppose we all got together, and did it as a national initiative?  And so it is that the UK’s first National Weekend of Invitation was planned. It will take place Friday 15th to Sunday 17th June...

‘Faith in Politics’ has been called an ‘exciting’ new podcast series that features guests discussing topics from current affairs that link in with faith, has been launched by the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT). The podcast is aimed at JPIT’s existing supporters and activists, but aims to also appeal to a younger audience, thanks to...

Looking at You HOME FREED: the theology of de-cluttering – Part 4:  How Much is Enough? Beware too much technology too young What is the worst kind of boss to have?   Beware video game addiction Birthday work-outs Big change at meal-times Mind the me-factor When do you grow up? Working too hard?  An odd way...

The road to Emmaus – one of the best short stories in the world The story of the two disciples walking the road between Jerusalem and Emmaus on the first Easter day is ‘one of the immortal short stories of the world’ (W. Barclay). Their encounter with the risen Christ is also a model for...