âIn my family growing up, faith was an open topic. Books about faith were read and discussed and ideas challenged and listened to. I remember setting out to read all of CS Lewisâ books for instance, as my brother had read the entire Narnia series and I wanted to go one better! This led to a few ‘over my head’ moments, but many of Lewisâ ideas stayed with me,â says Fiona Hammond from FormEDfaith, as she invites anglican focus readers to the launch of a new faith formation resource
Two St Hildaâs students, Atputha Rahavan and Remi Long, share their thoughts on the focus of this yearâs Universal Childrenâs Day to help build a world where every child is in school and safe â find out what Atputha and Remi have to say and download the official UNICEF resource kit
“Reconciliation is something most of us experience in some part of our lives. Reconciliation is the process of making two seeming opposite beliefs, ideas, or situations agree or, at least, co-exist in harmony. It is about allowing these opposing beliefs, ideas or situations to continue together,” says Robert King from St John’s Cathedral
Meet spouses Charlie and Tisa Lacey and find out about their conversions, upbringings, travels, family life and what they hope to learn and contribute as St Andrew’s, Springfield Resource Church leaders
Be introduced to a number of prayer apps so making prayer a daily habit is easy and inspiring, with an app to suit everyone throughout the year, including for Lenten reflection
Meet Fr Bernard Thomas, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, and find out about his ministry, why he decided to become a priest, what advice he has for people discerning their vocation, about his faith journey and what scripture he would write on a billboard and why
âThe notion that clergy need to look after themselves alone is at risk of becoming the dominant narrative if we donât pause and reflect on the systemic nature of a problem that is the responsibility of all in our Church,â says priest and medical doctor Imelda OâLoughlin, as she reflects on a Church of England research report
“The full implications of Christmas, properly understood, are not just potentially life changing â they are eternity changing,” says The Rev’d Charlie Lacey
Justice Unit Coordinator Jen Basham shares about World Environment Day, which is approaching on Thursday 5 June
“Gardens do not fight nature: they harness it. So, too, it is with God and us. Where we could go wild and choke all other growth, he checks us. Where we would shrivel and give up for lack of light and space, he gently promotes our ability to grow,” says The Rev’d Dr Cally Hammond