Bishop boost 2

No, the CL Blog has not developed an acute case of episco-fever. But we do believe in giving credit where the cause may easily be overlooked.

Check the link to hear Bishop Tom Wright (of Durham) talking about heaven - wittily, truthfully, intriguingly and winningly - on a popular US chat show.

Instant boost

'Think of three cows in a line. Left moo. Right moo. Centre moo.' Thus goes the Archbishop of York's standard response to inquiries regarding the correct pronunciation of 'Sentamu'.

Archbishop John's exuberant approach to church leadership has made him, hardly surpisingly, a bit of a 'media star'.

But there's no hint of self-aggrandisement to his public profile.

In fact, I find that a glance at any media-coverage of his activities always leaves me feeling challenged, encouraged and remarkably cheered up.

Click here for a recent example!

Hurrah!

They shall not grow old....

Great to receive positive comments regarding Steve Tilley's service for Remembrance Sunday in the brand-new issue of CL.

Steve mentions a clergy colleague who wanted to introduce change to this 'longstanding ceremonial occasion'.

He began by chatting to members of his local branch of the Royal British Legion, thereby gaining valuable perspective on what they viewed as key elements of Remebrance Sunday service..

Steve's friend emerged from the Legion with a list of 'essential' (in the opinion of those he'd been chatting to) items:

• some particular hymns
• well observed two-minute silence
• dignified wreath-placing
• good bugler to sound last post and reveille.

So, what would you, recommend as must-include items for Remembrance Sunday?

Hymns, songs, activities?

Over to you!

The editor will be away on holiday 9-13 June.
Brent Clark created the image above.