Architects are versatile people. The oeuvre of the Lincoln architect W.A. Nicholson encompassed Lincoln Corn Exchange, Brigg workhouse, enlarging Lincoln Gaol and assisting Charles Tennyson in the amazing aggrandisement of Bayons Manor. And a few churches. Wragby (1838) is an [...]
Readers of New Diretions will no doubt join together in praying for the people of Japan at this time. Many may not have heard of the statue of Our Lady of Akita. Akita is located to the northwest of Japan, [...]
A curate reflects on his ministry thus far I write as a curate, not long in Holy Orders. I write anonymously so as to protect the modesty of those involved. I write because since arriving in my parish a strange [...]
Fr Thomas Seville cr reports on the long awaited Synod debate on the ARCIC statement, Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ The February sessions of Synod saw the debate – long awaited, long delayed – on the fifth report to [...]
Nicholas Turner returns to the problem of how to bless a civil partnership and the questions that will face when the Coalition considers the introduction of so-called gay marriage I wrote last month about one of my favourite philosophers, J.L. [...]
In the first of two articles Simon Morris writes about opening a Mission Church in the parish of St Mary, Tottenham After Midnight Mass at Christmas, just before the exit genuflection and the final light is switched off, I gaze [...]
Ian McCormack on a conference held to discuss the current situation in the Church of England and the need to focus on the Church’s mission rather than present difficulties In his sermon on National Apostasy, preached in the University Church [...]
Christopher Trundle on the work of Ray Palmer It is often said that one of the most important elements of Anglican Patrimony is our hymnody. In contrast to much modern music often sung in churches, the content of our various [...]
Clare Rabjohns calls for an increase in work for the laity As someone who does not want to be ordained there are few opportunities to work in a church, especially few full-time paid jobs. Most roles in the parish are [...]
Delegation will not do Simon Killwick explains why we need bishops with jurisdiction Speaking at a Deanery Synod recently, I realized that we need a new slogan or mantra: ‘Delegation will not do.’ The old slogan A‘ Code of Practice [...]