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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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Reflections on Advent: Advent without the guilt

Articles | 24.11.2024

Our ministry teams share personal reflections on Advent, starting with Becky Sedgwick from Parenting for Faith.

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COP 29: The environment update

Articles | 17.11.2024

To mark COP 29, Martin Hodson reflects on how to respond when the growing environmental challenges seem overwhelming.

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Remembrance Sunday

Articles | 10.11.2024

Martyn Payne shares his reflections on the importance of memory and hope on Remembrance Sunday.

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The Poetry of Pilgrimage: Ninian and Fillan

Articles | 03.11.2024

The third extract from The Poetry of Pilgrimage. This week, the stories of two Celtic saints and the pilgrimage sites with which they are associated.

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The Poetry of Pilgrimage: Brigid of Kildare

Articles | 27.10.2024

In this second extract from his new book, Michael Mitton shares the story of one of Ireland's most famous saints.

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The Poetry of Pilgrimage: Illytid of Llanilltud Fawr

Articles | 20.10.2024

The first of three extracts from Michael Mitton’s new book The Poetry of Pilgrimage, celebrating Celtic saints and pilgrimage sites.

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Living the Autumn of Life – part 2

Articles | 13.10.2024

The second extract from George Lings’ new book Living the Autumn of Life.

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Living the Autumn of Life – part 1

Articles | 06.10.2024

The first of two extracts from George Lings’ new book Living the Autumn of Life.

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Celebrating Creationtide: birthing wonder

Articles | 29.09.2024

Michael Mitton reflects on the extraordinary poet storytellers who captured the wonder of creation in Genesis.

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Celebrating Creationtide: caring for the universe

Articles | 22.09.2024

To mark Creationtide, Ruth Bancewicz reflects on Psalm 19 and God’s amazing creation.

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