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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jan/14/justin-welby-no-deal-brexit-would-harm-poorest-uk

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“… We are what we give, and some gifts are much more valuable than others. Kindness, gentleness, respect, openness, love and honesty are in a different league of value to the kinds of possessions we will spend our time accumulating – albeit gratefully – this Christmas. I am very grateful for the gifts you give,…

The BBC introduces us to two of the “ world’s most successful, and most-performed, living composers” of Christmas Carol music ahead of their concert –Christmas Carols with Bob Chilcott and John Rutter – at the Barbican on Saturday 15.xii.2018. A recording of the concert will be broadcast later on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46553604

Follow this link to access “activities that you can share with your family and friends” this Advent: https://www.churchofengland.org/adventactivities

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The Archbishop of York has issued a call for Vigil of Prayer ahead of the Brexit vote on Tuesday: 11.xii.18. Archbishop John has written the following as The Collect for those joining in to use: God of eternal love and power, save our Parliamentary Democracy; Protect our High Court of Parliament and all its members…

https://www.theweek.co.uk/90135/what-is-advent-and-what-are-the-dates-for-2018

The great church feast of The Most Holy Trinity that has been described as a “heavenly feast with a hellish twist.” That apt description is well illustrated by the following story: Once there was an elderly man, and one evening he was taking his usual walk. He was enjoying the crisp night air and the…