Church of St Mary’s in Easton Neston is currently hosting some very interesting treasures that help to illuminate its long history. The church itself dates back to the 13th Century, as the Easton Neston Parish website states: “where royalty, from Queen Elizabeth the First to Charles the First, stayed at the Manor House.” One of these treasures […]
Cathedrals of the Church of England A new book showcasing the Church of England’s Cathedrals, with a gallery of professional photos, is being launched 23 June at St Paul’s Cathedral. Cathedrals of the Church of England has been written by Janet Gough, who is the Director of ChurchCare, the Church of England’s Cathedrals and Church […]
By Shelly Stevenson The Hawk and the Dove series written by Penelope Wilcock has at last recognised in the UK. Although the series sold over 70,000 in the United States, it is not so well known here. This thought provoking series centers around Father Peregrine and his fellow monks set in St Alcuin’s, a Benedictine Monastery […]
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, after consultation with the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, have appointed Dame Fiona Reynolds to be Chair of the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England (CFCE), it has been announced today. She succeeds RT Hon Frank Field MP, who is standing down after serving two terms and […]
Beverly Hollins is taking The Leprosy Mission’s challenge. Over the summer the Leprosy Mission is running a ‘Feet First Challenge’ to fund shoes for leprosy patients in Malawi. The Leprosy Mission of England and Wales say that donations to their Feet first project will protect the numb feet of a person who has leprosy, sparing […]
Sisters’ 600th year of memorial service for the hero of Agincourt. The English community of Syon Abbey was founded by a charter of King Henry V in 1415 exactly 600 years ago, to pray for him and his family, living and dead, and for the souls of all the faithful departed. On 31st August the […]
In every Cross Keys we look for a Hidden Treasure from across the Diocese of Peterborough. We found one right under our noses, Luke Smith. Luke has been working in the Diocesan office since 2004 starting as an office junior at 16. He is currently the Front Desk manager and works on the website. But that’s not everything […]
The Barefoot Challenge launched The Leprosy Mission’s Feet First campaign on 1 June to transform the lives of some of the world’s poorest and marginalised people in Mozambique. The challenge sees people go about their daily business barefoot for one day. The idea is for those taking on the challenge to stand in solidarity with […]
A Healing Ministry, as the Church declares from the Church of England website, is fundamental to the gospel. “Healing, reconciliation and restoration are integral to the good news of Jesus Christ. For this reason prayer for individuals, focused through laying on of hands or anointing with oil, has a proper place within the public prayer […]
Andrew Brown, Secretary to the Church Commissioners talks about the support that is given to local churches and projects across the country, after the Commissioners have published their annual report for 2014.
St Peter’s Wisbech was awarded a grant from the Developing Church Growth in Deprived Areas fund from the Church Commissioners. Watch a short film about the project.
We’ve asked the new Youth Missioner Chad Chadwick to tell us a little about himself: “My name is Chad, I am 36 years old, married to Steph. We live in the little village of Chelveston (Northants) with our 1 year old twins, Jack and Emily. I have an odd array of hobbies that keep me out […]
Startburst was a blazing success this year. It was a packed day. After coffee and chat, Bishop Donald opened the conference leading worship, The keynote talk was given by Martin Payne, a Messy Church team member. He has written several books on such as Footsteps to the Feast, A Cross the World, Unpacked and Bethleham Carols. […]
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has welcomed a new training resource designed to help local churches “play a vital role” in signposting people to free and professional debt advice services. Guiding people to free debt advice: a debt awareness and signposting workshop is a two-hour video-based workshop developed by the Money Advice Trust, the […]
The Community of the Resurrection, Mirfield is opening their doors to everyone who would like to test their vocation during Monastic Week from 7 to 10 July. Mirfield’s Monastic Week is opportunity to work as part of a religious community as a monk. All will work alongside the brothers sharing the common life and taking part in the daily routine. […]
On the 13 April Becky Wills hit the ground running as the Youth Missioner for Northampton Archdeaconry. We asked her to tell a little about herself: My name is Becky Wills and I’m your new Youth Missioner. I’m here for you and your church, to help, advise, support, inspire and resource you in growing youth […]
Victoria Cross commemorated. Residents of Spratton last week remembered a young man who was awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery on 26th April 1915. Lt William Rhodes-Moorhouse VC RFC lived in the village before the First World War and was well-known for his fast motorcars and his exciting, new flying machines. One hundred years […]
Bishop John and Bishop John Flack recently spent three days in Rome visiting The Anglican Centre and meeting with Vatican officials. This was a return home for Bishop Flack as he was the Anglican Centre Director from 2003 to 2008. “It was very special for me to return to my former residence in the Palazzo […]
AEDdonate have teamed up with Crowdfunder.co.uk and SADS UK to support Community Heartsafe Projects to fundraise for Automated External Defibrillator (AED). AED Donate Managing Director, Jamie Richards said “100,000 people die each year from Sudden Cardiac Arrest, 90% of those patients could of have been saved if they had quick access to an AED.” A […]
National Day of Prayer for our Police is on Thursday 14th May. The aim is to spark prayer for the police service in general and for those who support them. This is especially important in this time of a reduced force. These are difficult times for our Police. The National Day of Prayer for the […]