At last, the Government has listened to the Liberal Democrats. Since 2022, we have been calling for Ofwat to be scrapped. But ministers must not stop here, and we will continue to hold them accountable. Britain now needs a new, effective regulator, to stop the sewage scandal.

The Church of England’s fifty-year journey from open sexism to concealed sexism — WATCH womenandthechurch.org/blog/the-churc…

'Mary sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what He was saying' (Luke 10.39). Retreats create the space to do just this - where might you go? promotingretreats.org #retreat #prayer

Congratulations to Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford for an immaculate BBC Radio 4 #SundayWorship today - Walton, Wesley, the theme of house, and much recommended. You can find it on BBCSounds for around a month I think

survivingchurch.org/2025/07/25/who… A reflection on the difficulties of applying safeguarding rules in the parish

Do you work in education? Did you know that the APR offers retreat bursaries for teachers, headteachers, teaching assistants and pastoral/welfare staff at Church of England schools? Please repost, tell your friends and find out more on promotingretreats.org/bursary #teacher #retreat

RETWEET if you stand with Mayor Sadiq Khan against Donald Trump's racist attacks!

I welcome the news that the UK is preparing to recognise the state of Palestine if a ceasefire isn’t called. This crisis is far from over. We must keep up the pressure to end the violence & get vital aid into Gaza. buff.ly/OCp1IBz

From today's FT Opinion Financial Times #TomLehrer

31 prominent Israelis, in a letter in today's Guardian, call on the international community to "impose crippling sanctions on Israel" - sanctions on their own country.

Systemic failures and pastoral vulnerability in a clergy discipline case | Law & Religion UK lawandreligionuk.com/2025/08/01/sys…

Clergy discipline tribunal dismisses allegation. lawandreligionuk.com

If we are not to grow weary,... we must pay attention to the replenishment of our spiritual resources from time to time, going into retreat, into the silence, and there being alone with God (APR archive 1957). Where might you go? promotingretreats.org #retreat #silence

The Community of St Mary the Virgin at Wantage are having a “come and see” weekend.

The mathematician John Venn was born on this day in 1834. To commemorate the occasion, here’s a poem in the form of a Venn diagram.

Meet Myshka, the Lambeth Palace cat. 🐈 This summer we're celebrating all creatures great and small. But today is International Cat Day, so we're especially celebrating church cats. Do you have a church cat? Tag us #GreatAndSmall 🐾

The Rev Dr Charlie Bączyk-Bell, a priest and a psychiatrist, was one of the speakers at General Synod backing a call to increase funding for palliative care rather than passing the 'assisted dying' Bill. Read the full statement at cofe.io/AlternativetoA….

First signs of an Anglican spring | Marcus Walker | The Critic Magazine thecritic.co.uk/first-signs-of…

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Phil 4.6-7). promotingretreats.org