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The Church of England has issued the following Statement following a recent allegations made a pressure group; the Church’s statement stresses that the accusations against the Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell are entirely without foundation.

David Pocklington, "CofE riposte on accusations against the Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell" in Law & Religion UK, 18 December 2019

So the dust has settled, the result is clear, and the stalemate on leaving the EU has been unblocked. The debates continue to rattle around my various social media threads, and it is worth pausing and reflecting on the way that the result came about, and whether we are in a new political era—or not. Here are my observations about the election, and some reflection on what they mean for Christians and the church.

Ian Paul. Psephizo blog. 17 December 2019

What does a former Sunderland United FA Cup Squad player and a Church of England Vicar from Sunderland have in common? The answer is the use of Football to reach out to communities bringing the thrill of sport it’s values and a sense of belonging. This was the brainchild of The Revd Pouya Heidari himself an ex Iranian professional player who approached the Archbishops Council with an idea to form Church of England Clergy Football Teams.

Diocese of Durham website. 18 December 2019

In his Christmas message, the Most Revd John Davies, Primate and Archbishop of Wales, asks that we be a living gift of truth and love to others.

Bishop of Chelmsford, who will take over from John Sentamu, popular for straight talking

Harriet Sherwood. Guardian 17 December 2019

Bishop Stephen, currently Bishop of Chelmsford, will succeed Dr John Sentamu who retires in June of next year. A renowned preacher, author and communicator, he will be the 98th occupant of the see of York

Church of England website. 17 December 2019

The Most Reverend Ng Moon Hing, Archbishop of the Province of South East Asia and Bishop of West Malaysia, offers his reflections for Christmas 2019.

The Church of England’s next Archbishop of York is to be the Bishop of Chelmsford, Stephen Cottrell, who will succeed Dr John Sentamu

Ordinary and extraordinary are two words that could both describe Jesus’ birth explains Archbishop Philip Freier, in his 2019 Christmas message.

A Christmas Message from Preciding Bishop Michael Curry, Primate of the US-based Episcopal Church.

Many of the fine monuments to London’s golden age lie undervalued and underused. It’s time these brick and stone glories were brought back to life

Simon Jenkins Guradian 15 December 2019

Stormzy has said he feared the country was going to "slaughter" him when his Glastonbury Festival performance was hit by technical difficulties, but feels he was "saved by God".

Press Association on Premier. 15 December 2019

The carol tradition is like the Green Man of folk legend: when it seems to have died, you can be sure it’s about to spring back, more vigorous than ever.

Ivan Hewett. Daily Telegraph. 15 December 2019

In today’s Big Issue, Justin Welby writes that the past nine years have hit vulnerable people hardest

Ben Glaze. Daily Mirror. 16 December 2019

US President Donald Trump has appeared to admit that his knowledge of the Bible is lacking.The comments were made at a Hanukkah reception at the White House on Wednesday as he introduced US evangelical pastor Robert Jeffress to the stage.

Tola Mbakwe. 12 December 2019

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Boris Johnson has hailed a political "earthquake" which saw Labour support crumble in its heartlands in the face of a Tory landslide.

Marcus Jones. Premier. 13 December 2019

When I heard that Abiy Ahmed Ali, prime minister of Ethiopia, had won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2019 I admit that my main reason for rejoicing was that he wasn't the bookies' favourite Greta Thunberg.

Campbell Campbell-Jack. Christian Today 11 December 2019