The Church of England’s status as the only established church in the Anglican Communion often sparks heated debate. Far from a one-sided defence of establishment, A Voice in the Wilderness captures the diverse reasons people cherish its unique place in society: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

Vice President Vance admonished Pope Leo in an interview, saying if he (Leo) was “going to opine on matters of theology,” his comments needed to be “anchored in the truth.” TAT: [Foreign policy | Undermining democracy]

The Delphic Oracle told King Croesus of Lydia that if he attacked Persia "a great empire will fall." He saw this as a prediction of victory and attacked. It was his own great empire that fell.

Foreign Office job cuts ‘send wrong signals’ on Iran crisis Shrunken department less able to respond to conflicts, critics warn our Whitehall editor Catherine Neilan https://bit.ly/4tvKkWt

Reasons to be cheerful and optimistic on this important day for @churchofengland.org @lampallib.bsky.social @thechurchmouse.bsky.social #CofEpeeps

Katie Razzall: Robust leadership needed to steer BBC through crisis

U.S. Anglican Church archbishop accused of sexual misconduct, abuse of power

This is a very helpful explainer article for all inclusive #CofEPeeps (not just Evangelicals). Note the call to action - get yourself elected to deanery synod.

You know, I feel like it could be possible for church press releases to display some emotional intelligence as well as conveying facts and decisions, but today’s statement on LLF and the PLF did not choose to reach for it. 🕯️✝️