Mary and Joseph were not rich people; Jesus was born in a stable, writes Rev Steven Wild. It was a busy time when the census was being taken and this young couple had little resources. I wonder if people saw ...
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The Archbishop of Canterbury has sent a Christmas message to ecumenical partners and heads of churches around the world. The Shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them (Luke ...
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Obedience is rarely easy – or am I just particularly rebellious, writes Elaine Duncan, chief executive of the Scottish Bible Society. Responding positively to God’s call on our lives can take us out of our comfort zones and into areas ...
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In this season of goodwill, it is worth remembering Quakers in the seventeenth century did not mark out Christmas as more holy than any other day. They believed each day, and all of life, was sacred and Christmas Day was ...
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At times it is hard to think that the world we live in is anything other than very dark, writes Bishop Gregor Duncan. All around us are threats to life – climate change, terrorism, civil wars, genocidal campaigns, corruption, failed ...
Read MoreFor many people Christmas is the most important social event of the year. They spend lots of time, energy and money on their preparations for the festive season. At no other time of the year are there so many parties, ...
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Anglicans and other Christians are being asked to pray for the peace of Jerusalem on Christmas Eve, using a special litany which has emerged from the Diocese of Jerusalem’s daily prayers at St George’s Cathedral. Archbishop Suheil Dawani published the ...
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The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, considers the real story of Christmas.
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