Ros Clarke – Humans: Made and Remade in the Image of God
This elegantly written book of 15 brief chapters takes the reader on a journey from creation to glory. On the way the Ros Clarke explores what it means to be human.
Guest blog – A tribute to Tim Keller, by J John
Tim Keller died on 19 May 2023. And, although assured by our Christian hope of the resurrection, it was saddening. At 72, Tim was still a significant preacher, writer and elder statesman in the Christian world. I have a fond memory of being with him in New York and both…
Chris Rice – From Pandemic to Renewal: Practices for a World Shaken by Crisis
It is good to see books that seek to reflect on what was going on in our lives and in our world during the Covid pandemic. The author of this book likens his experience during the pandemic to an x-ray. He writes that: “An x-ray exposes what has been hidden, what we did not know and what we did not see about ourselves. It reveals what is healthy and what is not.”
Cornwall: locals turn neglected churchyard into wildlife haven
Volunteers at a Cornwall church have turned their neglected village churchyard into a thriving patch for crops, flowers and wildlife, reports churchofengland.org Nature-loving locals can visit the grounds of St Michael's Church, Landrake, and see hedgehogs, slow worms, the occasional smooth snake, finches, song thrushes and more – and from…
Guest blog: Is there hope for Myanmar?
Myanmar, bordered by Bangladesh and India in the west, China in the north, Laos and Thailand to the east, is a country blessed with serene beauty, a wealth of natural resources and populated by peace-loving people. Yet this nation, largely unexplored by Westerners, is in crisis. In this blog (written…
Julia Goodfellow-Smith – Walking The Camino: A Journey for the heart and soul
Walking is a hugely popular pursuit; it is one of the things that has grew in popularity during and beyond the pandemic. Combining walking and spiritual pilgrimage has always been part of the Christian story. Hardly surprising when Jesus says to us: “Follow me!”
Catherine Pepinster – Defenders of the Faith: The British monarchy, religion and the coronation
Hodder & Stoughton ISBN 976 1 399 80007 5 Price £12.99 390 pages This comprehensive book was first published to coincide with the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, which had the rather Star Trek sounding subtitle The British monarchy, religion, and the next generation. It has been revised and…
Emergency food parcels up 37% in a year, say Trussell Trust
New figures released by the Trussell Trust reveal that almost 3 million (2,986,203) emergency food parcels were provided to people facing hardship between April 2022 and March 2023, with more than a million of these parcels provided for children. This is the most parcels food banks in the charity’s UK-wide…
Dr Tani Omideyi and garden designer Sarah Eberle, at Liverpool's Bright Park. Photo by Clare Kendall.
Award-winning garden designer set to redesign Liverpool’s Bright Park
Top garden designer, Sarah Eberle, is set to redesign Liverpool’s Bright Park, situated opposite Ken Dodd’s home. The theme of the design will be the well-known Psalm 23, ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’. The six-acre park is currently overseen by Liverpool Lighthouse. Dr Tani Omideyi, chairman of Liverpool Lighthouse, said,…
Greenbelt turns 50 with blend of the arts, activism and belief – and looks forward to next 50
The 50th Greenbelt Festival will take place this August – with comedian Milton Jones and actor and fair trade advocate Adjoa Andoh forming part of the line-up.