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A new catechism, The Pilgrim Way, has just been published by the Church of England.  It takes the form of a series of questions and answers on the four texts that form the basis of the Pilgrim Course, which was produced four years ago.  The four texts are:  the Apostles’ Creed, the Beatitudes, the Commandments...

40 churches have been taking part in a trial of contactless giving, offering worshippers hand-held terminals in order to process their donations.  It is all part of an effort to encourage today’s increasingly cashless congregations to donate electronically. As the Rev Dr David Evans of Rugeley, in the Midlands, explains, ‘it’s a way that most...

The BBC has recently pledged to ‘raise our game’ on religion by increasing the portrayal of all faiths in mainstream shows The corporation said it would ‘enhance’ the representation of religion on TV and radio dramas and documentaries.  It said it would also create a new global religious affairs team, headed by a religion editor,...

God in the Arts     Editor:  For 2018, the Rev Michael Burgess is exploring symbols of the Christian faith as found in works of art. ‘He gave us eyes to see them’ – Andrea Pisano & Water Open the door of any church and the first thing to greet you is the font. As you...

  High Days & Holy Days for February Editor:  As saints’ days do not change, this material has appeared before on this site.  The day with the asterisk, remembering George Herbert,  is new this year. 1          Brigid of Ireland – Abbess of Kildare, c 525 2           The Presentation of Christ in the Temple/ Candlemas...

Looking at God   ‘Lenten Valentines’ From the Minister… God is able to keep His promises It’s so easy NOT to lose your head Aspects of romantic love The God who befriends ** Editor:  The Rev Paul Hardingham considers this month’s unlikely link of Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day … ‘Lenten Valentines’ During this month...

Looking at the Church Flip a pancake – and help someone in debt The oldest Bible comes back to the UK The easy way to discover your local churches Pray for South Sudan Historic churches and chapels are set to benefit from ‘rescue funds’ South Sudan hunger crisis set to intensify in 2018 How much do...

Looking at your Community   All in the month of FEBRUARY Red Noses?  No Laughing Matter   Diary of a Momentous Year:  February 1918: How long, O Lord, how long? Discovery of the double-helix Remembering the Munich air disaster The Way I see It: ENJOYING THE SINS OF OTHERS  Our Alongside-Helpers What’s in your toothbrush?...

Looking at You   Getting married?  Just say “I do” HOME FREED: the theology of decluttering Part 2: Decluttering Old Testament Style! How to improve your memory Cut your calories to 1800 a day Good to volunteer Bread, glorious bread Less is more, when it comes to toys Love your children this month Fresh air? ...

News The BBC to increase coverage of religion Now you can text your ‘tithe’ New catechism Care for your own church building End Hunger campaign targets the UK’s ‘food insecure’ families Persecution trends for 2018: concerns include China, Nigeria and India   Where did the church roof go?! When terror strikes Church pledges £24 million for...

Prayers & Poems     Desert Difficulties Prayer for strength The mystery of suffering  Christ the Hiding Place The Ten Commandments All snarled up Before the World You, Robot!     **   Desert Difficulties Luke 4:1-12, John 16:33   Life is difficult, sometimes. No matter how faithful, no matter how trusting, no matter how...

  Quotes   With 14 February in mind Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of Lent…. Some miscellaneous observations on our Christian faith Some miscellaneous observations on life ** Editor:  With 14 February in mind Cupid’s arrows hurt a lot more coming out than they do going in. In a kiss, two spirits meet, mingle and...