Treasure in the backyard Arthur Middleton The gift, which we have received from Jesus Christ in holy Baptism, is not destroyed, but is only buried as a treasure in the ground. And both common sense and gratitude demand that we [...]

Arthur Middleton on Scripture, tradition and reason Michael Ramsey claimed that it was the nature of Elizabethan theology, rather than imitation of Hooker in the style of Lutherans to Luther or Calvinists to Calvin, that made it possible to appeal [...]

J. Alan Smith reflects on his family’s experience of the Second World War Writing this article in early August, I am looking forward to the Assumption Festival of the Epping & South-West Essex Branch of the Church Union, of which [...]

Medieval artists used all the means at their disposal to depict St Michael, not just screen paintings (ND Sept 2011). He is is often shown weighing souls in places like the Wenhaston Doom (ND Dec 2012) and in stained glass. [...]

BARBARA HEPWORTH Sculpture for a Modern world Tate Britain 24 June–25 October Admission £16.30, concessions available Barbara Hepworth was one of the leading sculptors of the twentieth century. This exhibition places a selection of her smaller and earlier work within [...]

A Statement of Principles by the Council of Bishops of The Society Introduction It is not organisation but the eucharist which is always creating the church to be the Body of Christ; to do His will, and work His works, [...]

On Saturday 8 August over 180 people gathered in the parish of St Stephen’s Lewisham to give thanks for 150 years of faithful ministry in the parish. During the celebratory Mass the Bishop of Fulham hallowed a new icon of [...]

Colin Podmore reports on recent and forthcoming developments News from Forward in Faith Now that our struggle for provision that is adequate and not time-limited has been won, supporting parishes in passing and maintaining resolutions under the House of Bishops’ [...]

Roger Jupp explains why love must be the hallmark of all we do, motivated by our thankfulness for God’s love for us Why do we love God? A rather direct question at the beginning of a sermon, you may think. [...]

Charles Card-Reynolds on an exhibition displaying items of art, craftsmanship and devotion from the churches in and around Tottenham The Fellowship of St John Trust Association continues the charitable work once carried out by the monastic community of the Society [...]