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Church helps war orphans

Almost 200 Ukrainian orphans have received vital aid from kind-hearted members of a Kendal-based church. Jonny Gios, the minister of Gateway Church, and a small team of parishioners traveled to Sighisoara in Romania, and from there they journeyed... read more »

Reasons to be cheerful

Forgive me. I really don’t want to go into too much detail about the plot of this wonderful, delightful, funny, engaging, and moving film. In my humble opinion, the less you know, the better the viewing experience... read more »

We so need real men!

For those of us with faith, I have a confession to make: I’m struggling with Church life. Unfortunately, I am not alone. The data shows us that men are leaving the church at an alarming rate. In fact,... read more »

Why can't we say sorry?

Alongside millions of other TV viewers, I witnessed Will Smith assault Chris Rock live on television. It was a truly shocking moment. Millions of people around the world saw it happen, as did several thousand people live at... read more »

Successful and psychotic

James Macintyre was a successful young man at the top of his game – until a breakdown unexpectedly hit him for six. A serious psychotic episode led to him being sectioned and subsequently spending three years in and... read more »

Sauce ban shocker

Should we or shouldn’t we? The great condiment debate has been raging ever since restaurants decided to offer sauces to their diners more than a century ago. And even though more upmarket establishments often turn their noses up at those who splash ketchup all over... read more »

Led an unmerry dance

Anyone who has visited the Outer Hebrides will tell you it can be a very bleak, foreboding place. So, just imagine what it was like living in small, cut-off villages back in 1914? I have no doubt it... read more »

'Ass' laws highlight injustice

Last week, the Government finally agreed to abolish a ridiculous 200-year-old piece of law that further victimised people who are homeless. The Vagrancy Act made rough sleeping and begging a criminal offence, and it was an ass. read more »

Wooed but not wowed

When a film is promoted as “the most anticipated of the year” – even though it’s only March – you must make an effort. So, I did. With the dawn chorus striking up as I write one of... read more »

Church's new homes vow

The Church of England has confirmed it is seeking to help more than 270,000 homeless people in the UK find a permanent home. Writing exclusively in the latest edition of Sorted magazine, Guli Francis-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford, and Andrew Gray, a senior member of... read more »