Our thanks & best wishes to Bishop Julian Henderson, who formally retires today as Bishop of Blackburn and as a Lord Spiritual. He joined the House in February 2020 and in June gave his valedictory speech, in a debate on the UK constitution. churchinparliament.org/2022/06/23/bis…

Just posted script of this morning’s #PauseForThought with Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2 .

As people up and down the country are reeling from today’s Ofgem energy price increase news, it’s vital that churches and charities act now. That's why we're supporting the #WarmWelcome initiative which went live today. Visit warmwelcome.uk for more. #EnergyPriceCap

GCSE results day. Join me in praying for the young people who may be feeling anxious about what comes next. Help us to value each and every young person and enable them to flourish and become who God wants them to be.

'I certainly think that, if there are no bonuses paid until there are dramatic improvements each year, that will wake up a number of people in the [water] industry.' - Alan Smith

'Nine water companies recorded £2.8 billion in profits despite over 400,000 dumps of sewage in 2020. How can that be acceptable?'
Last month in the Lords Alan Smith highlighted the problem of sewage in rivers and waterways, calling for action: churchinparliament.org/2022/07/07/bis…

I have written for today’s Credo column The Times and The Sunday Times. The church has a mission to show the heart of Jesus in a world of so much hurt & so much confusion & so much uncertainty. Our church buildings allow us to offer sanctuary in the midst of the community. ow.ly/Uk9k50KotqY

The Church of England is on board in pursuit of a net zero world | Letter theguardian.com/environment/20…

Thinking especially today of young people receiving their A level results and what they might mean for the next step. My prayer is that all may know that they are loved for who they are and are not defined by achievements alone.

Hugh Dennis introduces 'How village churches thrive' youtu.be/EMQ5Yslkgpg via YouTube

UK legislators call for the BBC to remain ‘at the heart of British broadcasting.’ John Inge Lords Communications and Digital Committee Church of England in Parliament The Church of England christiantoday.com/article/the.bb…

“There’s always winners out of these crises”

Bishop of Durham Paul Butler calls on energy companies to help with the cost of living and tells #Newsnight about the Church of England’s plans to create warm spaces during the winter and to increase luncheon clubs

'something needs to be done to protect children and young people from a growing dissatisfaction with their bodies'
~ Rachel Treweek responds to the Parliamentary report on the impact of poor body image on people's health: gloucester.anglican.org/2022/health-an…

#liedentity Children's Society

The Anglican bishops met at Lambeth Palace yesterday to focus on the environment and climate change; the sharpest and deepest problems facing God's world in our generation. For Bishop Steven, it was his favourite day of the Lambeth Conference so far. #EnvironmentalJustice

‘Throughout my life, the message and teachings of Jesus have been my guide and in them I find hope. It is my heartfelt prayer that you will continue to be sustained by your faith in times of trial and encouraged by hope at times of despair.’ The Queen to the bishops at Lambeth

Her Majesty The Queen has spoken of the hope she finds in the teachings of Jesus Christ, in a message of ‘warmest good wishes’ to hundreds of Anglican bishops from around the world gathered in the UK for the #LambethConference .

Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/3BI4FjP

Following today's announcement:

Huge congratulations to Sarina Wiegman and the England team! A much deserved win and a historic moment - thank you for the joy and inspiration you’ve brought to us all.

#ItCameHome Lionesses