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Gingerbread Advent
Six Augmented Reality games using the iconic gingerbread house. Accompanying this is a devotional activity booklet made by a young person called Michaela.Accompanying this Augmented Reality resource is a ‘build it yourself’ gingerbread house. People of all ages can colour in, cut out and assemble…
Being human: what's the point of my body?
I can’t say I’ve ever massively pondered the theological significance of my body. I’m certainly thankful to the Lord for it in general. I recognise that my body is a necessary part of my experience of the world, of what makes me, me, and so I am grateful to have it and for the fact that it by and…
Damilola Makinde
Plan B introduced in England
The introduction of Plan B measures in England, announced in a press conference by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 8 December, will have an impact on how churches operate. The measures do not prevent churches from undertaking any activities that they are currently doing, however, churches may wish…
In turbulent times: Emmanuel
We are now a few weeks away from Christmas! For us as Christians, it’s that time of year when we reflect on advent, that is, the coming of Jesus to us as Emmanuel, God with us. The pandemic is still very much with us, especially with the surfacing of the latest variant. This is obviously very…
Trust vs betrayal in our leaders | Being Human
When leaders betray and fall short of our trust, join Jo as she looks to Jesus, the trustworthy prince of peace.
Give marginalised a voice to build climate future
To build the vision of COP26, government and private-sector organisations have developed work programmes, projects and networks that give voice to both young and marginalised peoples, which allows them to advocate change for themselves and their communities. We believe that this a beautiful,…
Shanley McConnell
In the bleak midwinter…
The Salvation Army says one in five young adults will have no choice but to rely on charity this Christmas. And here’s how Christians Against Poverty (CAP) summed up the financial side of things: “This Christmas, many of the people CAP helps, and thousands of other families living in poverty, are…
Helen Locke
Scandal and sickness
At least, I hope I’m not the only one who is inclined to feel that way. Particularly as concerns around Covid once again begin to rise, along with anxieties about the effect it will have as we come closer to Christmas. I will steer clear of offering you political assessments and forecasts, but…
Jo Evans
Everyone welcome
More people go to church at Christmas than at any other time of the year. Much-loved carols, familiar Bible passages, a children’s nativity scene, followed by a mince pie, shaking hands with the minister – or bumping elbows this year – these are part of a traditional Christmas. And everyone loves…
Christine Winmill
Two-tier asylum system could soon become law
On Tuesday, 7 and Wednesday, 8 December, MPs gave final speeches and contributions to the bill. Listening to the debates, what was clear was a cross-party effort to raise different concerns and propose amendments that would significantly improve the bill and its treatment to those most in need and…
Alicia Edmund
Assisted suicide would lead to more suffering, not less
The Bill proposes that “a person diagnosed with a terminal illness is given the choice to end their own life by means of medication provided by a doctor for that purpose”. It defines someone who is terminally ill as “having a progressive disease which can reasonably be expected to cause their…
Shanley McConnell
It’s Christmas, but not as we know it
The queues became long as supplies ran out and fear took hold. Suddenly an angel appeared and said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people – today in a lab, a solution to Covid has been found.” And when they heard the news, the people rejoiced and…
Peter Lynas
Expect the unexpected this Christmas
Despite my gloominess, I’ve been challenged this week to remember that Christmas is about the unexpected. The Christmas adverts might make us think that Christmas always goes to plan, but most of us have a story of when our best Christmas plans were interrupted. I remember one Christmas when I was…
Richard Powney
Light in the darkness this Christmas
At the best of times Christmas is difficult for people who have been bereaved. It brings together family and friends in happy occasions, where the absence of those who used to join us is sorely felt. It’s said that grief is the price we pay for love and it’s also true that the happier the memories,…
Rev Canon Yvonne Richmond Tulloch
Following Jesus’ call to welcome
I did not know what it was like to go and try and make my home in a culture that was not my own, communicate in a language that was not my heart language and step out on my own to live in a country miles away from my family and friends. This experience showed me the amount of bravery and courage…
Anna Seevaratnam
