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Each week we post an article that is designed as a ‘thought for the week.’ It is often related to something current, topical or seasonal. Written by our authors and staff, these five-minute reads encourage Biblical reflection and Christian action.

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Journeys of faith

Articles | 22.02.2026

An extract from the prologue to Trystan Owain Hughes’ To Hell’s Mouth and Back: Pilgrimage, suffering and hope, chosen to be the Archbishop of Wales’ Lent book for 2026.

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A feast for Lent

Articles | 15.02.2026

Post lady Jayne Lander tells us about the big difference our first ever Lent book made in her life.

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Not giving it up!

Articles | 08.02.2026

Maggi Dawn explains why she’s not giving up chocolate for Lent.

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Candlemas: celebrating Anna Chaplaincy

Articles | 01.02.2026

A reflection for Candlemas by Debbie Ducille, ministry lead for Anna Chaplaincy.

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Growing in prayer – part 3

Articles | 25.01.2026

Draw on the wisdom of six writers in the last of our ‘Growing in prayer’ series.

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Growing in prayer – part 2

Articles | 18.01.2026

Continuing our New Year series on growing in prayer, with reflections from Lyndall Bywater.

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Growing in prayer – part 1

Articles | 11.01.2026

We begin the new year with a focus on deepening our prayer life.

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Looking back, looking forward

Articles | 28.12.2025

Our chief executive Richard Fisher looks back on 2025 in thankfulness and forward to 2026 in hope and anticipation.

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Christmas greetings

Articles | 21.12.2025

Maggi Dawn invites us to rethink those Christmas card images and look afresh at that snowy stable scene.

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The hope of glory

Articles | 14.12.2025

Angela Tilby offers Advent reflections on ‘The hope of glory’.

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