IN-DEPTH: Are young men losing their "herd immunity" to Christianity? From Premier League footballers thanking God for goals to "Jesus is King" flags at nationalist rallies, is there really a religious revival under way among young men in Britain?: www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...

Who knew that the humble church magazine, in print, is still reaching many tens of thousands? www.christiantoday.com/news/church-... @kayaburgess.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #CofEpeeps @revmichaelcoren.bsky.social

Just voted for @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social …

My letter in today’s @thetimes.com about what matters most in obituaries and funerals. @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @churchofengland.org #CofEpeeps

Listing the good things in life - wise words from Imogen de la Bere in today’s #Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus #CofEpeeps

"a glorious explosion of colour" #DivineLight Rose Window (1989) - St Albans Cathedral Sixty-four openings of 18,000 pieces of hand-blown ‘antique glass’ as creation and the created universe, Alan Younger (1933–2004) Find out more on our website here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/u9pf50XRQuT

Congratulations to Matt Adams, editor of the indie St Albans Times on being chosen as a ‘community hero’ by the team behind the amazing #StAlbans postbox ‘toppers’ - as featured on @bbceastenders.bsky.social over Christmas. #media @stalbanstimes.bsky.social

Looking to the future with hope and optimism - some thoughts for the new year from today’s @stalbanstimes.bsky.social #CofEpeeps

As Christmas approaches, here’s a lovely prayer from The Ladybird Book of Prayers through the Year, first published 1964. Compiled by Hilda Rostron with illustrations by Clive Uptton. A happy and blessed Christmas to all.

Always good to see local media publicising Christmas Eve & Christmas Day services. stalbanstimes.co.uk/events/why-n... Thanks to @stalbanstimes.bsky.social #CofEpeeps @churchesengland.bsky.social

Great to see this feature about a #StAlbans parish initiative in today’s @thetimes.com @nickedmonds575.bsky.social @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps

It’s a privilege to write this Christmas message for #BrentfordFC fans, recalling contrasting visits to Wembley. Hopefully it’ll resonate with all football supporters. www.beesunited.org.uk/news/rejoici... @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @beesunited.bsky.social @griffinpark.org @philtherev.bsky.social

Something is seriously amiss with my @rbgkew.bsky.social Advent Calendar. On Sunday, it said it was Christmas Eve. Today, that Christmas is five days away. Kew a response?

BBC clearly undaunted by Trump court case… www.christiantoday.com/news/controv... @kayaburgess.bsky.social @relmedcentre.bsky.social

A data update on this year's @churchofengland.org Christmas Campaign, as one post clocks up nearly 2 million engagements within 48 hours 👀 Read on... www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...

Controversial - and courageous - US bishop to give BBC Christmas message. www.christiantoday.com/news/controv... @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @sandfordaward.bsky.social #CofEpeeps

Jesus Christ is always at the centre of Christmas. And everyone's invited to experience it with us. Come and celebrate Christmas at a church near you. Find services and events in your local community at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.

Great to be at Wembley as the Football Association celebrated the close ties between football and Christianity this week. www.christiantoday.com/news/christi... #CofEpeeps

Great to be celebrating the close ties between football and Christianity at Wembley Stadium, with hundreds of other fans. #CofEpeeps @thechurchmouse.bsky.social

We’re looking for a children’s and families’ minister at St Paul’s Church, St Albans! www.stalbansdiocese.org/vacancies/ch... #CofEpeeps

In praise of a #Christmas market by Rev Kate Pearson of St Mary’s Marshalswick, #StAlbans in today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus #CofEpeeps

Looking forward to this ‘Faith and Football’ event at Wembley. www.christiantoday.com/news/christi... @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps @relmedcentre.bsky.social

Church launches hunt for the most festive dog in #StAlbans. stalbanstimes.co.uk/st-albans/hu... @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps @churchofengland.org

As #StAlbans features on a list of the best places to celebrate #Christmas, my take on The Silent Gift of Christmas from today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus #CofEpeeps @churchesengland.bsky.social

Building hope in young minds. Claire Banham writes about Haven Hope in today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus @churchofengland.org #CofEpeeps

Why #Remembrance matters more every year. stalbanstimes.co.uk/opinion/why-... @stalbanstimes.bsky.social #CofEpeeps #ArmisticeDay

Leading BBC correspondent to speak at London church service, to remember journalists lost in conflict. www.christiantoday.com/news/top-bbc... #CofEpeeps @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @stbrides.com

Some thoughts on ministry to older people, and avoiding stereotypes - including the one in the photo! www.christiantoday.com/news/want-to... #CofEpeeps @churchofengland.org

Asking questions about God by Rachel Wakefield, vicar of Redbourn, #Herts from today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus #CofEpeeps

Before TikTok, Instagram and social media, there was stained glass…https://www.premierchristianity.com/reviews/we-live-in-a-digital-age-but-stained-glass-windows-still-communicate-the-gospel-this-book-proves-it/20251.article #CofEpeeps

Always enjoy reading The War Cry for its clear Christian witness and its topical challenging journalism. Founded in 1879 by the Salvation Army. A real achievement. @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social #CofEpeeps

James Brown, of All Saints Church, #Harpenden asks questions about celebrating #Harvest in modern-day Britain in today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus #CofEpeeps

My perspective on the new Archbishop, almost two weeks on from the announcement. www.christiantoday.com/news/five-re... @rebeccabexchapman.bsky.social #CofEpeeps

Love this inventive new #Christmas booklet from @churchofengland.org looking at Christmas jumpers, crackers, puddings and much more. Well done, @chpublishing.bsky.social #CofEpeeps www.christiantoday.com/news/new-cof... @kayaburgess.bsky.social

My hopeful perspective on our new Archbishop in today’s independent @stalbanstimes.bsky.social #CofEpeeps. @nickedmonds575.bsky.social

Autumn - a time for sharing and community writes #StAlbans ‘Anna Chaplain’ Maggie Dodd in today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus #CofEpeeps

Five reasons to be hopeful about the new Archbishop of Canterbury. #CofEpeeps stalbanstimes.co.uk/opinion/five...

Bishop Sarah will be the first Archbishop of Canterbury to previously serve as a Self-supporting (unpaid) ordained Minister in the @churchofengland.org All SSMs should feel affirmed and valued today. (and every day…) @kayaburgess.bsky.social

Golf? For Sam Ryder his faith was more important. www.christiantoday.com/news/golf-fo... #CofEpeeps #RyderCup

Peace begins with you and me, writes Jo Kelly-Moore, Dean of @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social in today’s #Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus #CofEpeeps

Golf? For Sam Ryder his faith was more important. www.christiantoday.com/news/golf-fo... #CofEpeeps #RyderCup

Ahead of #WorldNewsDay here’s an insightful message from the Public Interest News Foundation about the importance of local media. www.publicinterestnews.org.uk/post/regener... @revmichaelcoren.bsky.social @thechurchmouse.bsky.social

The faith of #RyderCup founder Samuel Ryder, buried in #StAlbans. www.christiantoday.com/news/golf-fo... @kayaburgess.bsky.social #CofEpeeps

Taking a look at the faith of Samuel Ryder, who founded the #RyderCup being played this weekend. #CofEpeeps. From today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus

Well, I wonder who came up with this strapline… #CofEpeeps @thechurchmouse.bsky.social

Quaker Steve Clough reflects on listening and finding inner peace in today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus @quaker.org.uk

Offering up a #prayer for the nation(s) at this time. #CofEpeeps @thechurchmouse.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

When life can change in an instant, by David Martin of Bethany Community Church in today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus

Have we forgotten the Christian roots of journalism? www.premierchristianity.com/reviews/have... @revmichaelcoren.bsky.social #CofEpeeps

My article for the independent St Albans Times on why curiosity could be the answer for our fractured society. stalbanstimes.co.uk/opinion/coul... @stalbanstimes.bsky.social #CofEpeeps