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Prayers for Prayer Relay and Torch Relay

Prayers for Prayer Relay and Torch Relay

On 18th May, the Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Tim Thornton, and Cornwall Methodist Chair the Revd Steve Wild, blessed prayer batons that are being passed on from community to community for 70 days. They are part of a Prayer Relay travelling around the nation, tracking the same dates and route as the official Torch Relay. Two special prayers were written by the Liturgical Commission to mark the start of the two relays – and were used publicly by Bishop Tim and Revd Steve at the short outdoor service of blessing near Land’s End.

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Tony Baldry MP - VAT campaign

Tony Baldry MP - VAT campaign

Second Church Estates Commissioner Tony Baldry says he is confident that the Government wants churches to be able to adapt their facilities – in order to deliver the Big Society agenda – and not be penalised by new VAT rulings.

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Dr Rachel Jordan - Diamond Jubilee New Testament

Dr Rachel Jordan - Diamond Jubilee New Testament

The Church of England has worked with HOPE and Biblica to produce a Diamond Jubilee edition of the New Testament. It is on sale online in packs of 50 at cost price, £25, until 1st May. Dr Rachel Jordan, the Church of England’s National Mission and Evangelism Adviser, is excited about the project…

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Ven Jan McFarlane - Pocket Prayers of Blessing

Ven Jan McFarlane - Pocket Prayers of Blessing

God longs to bless us – which is why Jan McFarlane, Archdeacon of Norwich, has compiled Pocket Prayers of Blessing, which is available from Church House Publishing and the Amazon Kindle Store.

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Dr Priscilla Chadwick - Church Schools of the Future

Dr Priscilla Chadwick - Church Schools of the Future

Dr Priscilla Chadwick, author of the Church Schools of the Future report. She talks about the rationale behind this landmark document.

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