Have a go at our next caption competition (above). Send entries by email only to captioncompetition@churchtimes.co.uk by 9 a.m., Monday 7 April.
We invite readers’ ideas for photos: please provide a credit and confirm that those pictured are happy for the photo to be used.
Here is the winning entry for the previous competition:
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I heard you say yours is in heaven? Mine’s a toolmaker (Matthew Gough)
A SELECTION of entries for this week’s competition:
“That was some prime ministry” (Brendan Butter); “Come unto me, all ye that Labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest” (John Radford); “Nice service, Canon, but I was supposed to be attending a conference on how to grow the economy” (Mervyn Cox); “When the priest says, ‘Let’s pray for you,’ and you think, ‘Please, just for my approval ratings’” (Julie Smith); “The Church of England takes an even longer-term view than you do, Prime Minister” (John Appleby); “Remind me, Canon, where and when is the Lent course?” (Brian Stevenson).
“‘Maybe a splash of colour and a fancy cloak might do my image a power of good, too!’ mused Sir Keir” (Philip Deane); “The PM was keen to hear about how Jesus healed the lame and the sick, as otherwise his PIP cutbacks will be really bad news for those affected” (Philip Lickley); “Sorry, but this car is ours!” (Janice Walkden); “Of course, we in the Church depend on a coalition of the willing: we rely on legacies” (Ray Morris); “The Dean wondered whether this was the best time to lobby the Government for extra funds to maintain ancient buildings” (Richard Hough); “And lo, the congregation rejoiced as yet another politician sought redemption — if only in the polls” (Scott Humm); “Oh dear, Father, at least I could live on my pension” (David Hill); “I like your nod to the Red Flag” (Valerie Budd); “The Dean’s bodyguard was discreet with their choice of hair colour” (Chris Coupe); “That’s funny, Reverend: we’re investing in people, and you’re people in vestments!” (John Saxbee); “I find it useful indoors since the winter fuel payments stopped, Prime Minister” (Martin Kettle); “Your sermon on grace — that’s one form of Universal Credit I haven’t yet removed” (Michael Doe).
“What a fascinating biretta, Father!” (Che Seabourne); “Restricting the Listed Places of Worship Grant scheme — surely it won’t have that big an impact, as churches are really good at fund-raising, and our coffers are empty” (Heather Ford); “Are you aware, Vicar, your rather colourful wig is nearly falling off?” (Geoffrey Robinson); “We’re proposing to let traders back in church to help with taxes” (Robert Shooter); “Why are you laughing, Keir? Oh no, is my red toupee flying up again?” (Rob Falconer); “Sir Keir, have you heard that Mr Trump wants to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury?” (Nick Baker).
As ever, the winner receives a prize of Fairtrade chocolate, courtesy of Divine Chocolate.
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