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Thursday, 21 December 2017 15:04
Internet shopping on Christmas Day
The Bishop of Chelmsford has called for a crackdown on internet shopping on Christmas Day, after plans for major sales for that day. Stephen Cottrell said he would support laws to allow only essential services during…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 15:01
Christmas and Christian creeds
The approach to Christmas is a perfect time to reflect upon the true nature of the babe of Bethlehem. It is fashionable these days, at least in some circles, to downplay doctrinal distinctions and credal formulations…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 14:56
Dickensian Christmas even in 2017
People say Christmas is all about the children - and for Christians, one child in particular. But this year many children are faring badly in villages, towns and cities. Granada ITV news has been reporting on…
Thursday, 21 December 2017 14:53
Domestic abuse victims 'turned away' from refuges
Hundreds of victims of domestic abuse are being turned away from refuges in Wales due to lack of space. As many as 500 women, children and men were turned away in 2016-17, half the time because…
Friday, 15 December 2017 12:02
Friday Focus: Christmas outreach
In a world of instant results, it’s good to remind ourselves that the journey of faith is a long one for most people. Let’s make a decision today that, ‘short time or long’, we will use…
Friday, 15 December 2017 12:00
Intercessor Focus: Advent for refugees
This week, as we look forward to Christmas, we remember our Saviour who was born in a stable to parents who were forced to flee their home country. This week in the United Kingdom there are…