Out of the question

Why do some clergy wear academic hoods with their surplices?

Write, if you have any answers to the question listed at the end of this section, or to add to the answers given below.

19 Oct 2018

Why do some clergy preach a sermon at ‘8 am’ service on Sundays?

Why do some clergy preach a sermon at “the eight-o’clock” on Sunday mornings? Many of us want a short service of holy communion, be it from the Prayer Book or Common Worship

05 Oct 2018

What is the authority of the General Synod of the Church of England?

28 Sep 2018

Is it still the practice at large Evangelical churches to set aside the lectionary so as to preach sermons on a personal choice of readings?

14 Sep 2018

The elements not on the holy table

07 Sep 2018

Should a priest acting as deacon at mass wear their stole across the chest or hanging down?

31 Aug 2018

Consecration of bishops

10 Aug 2018

Why do we celebrate the feast of St Swithun?

03 Aug 2018

What is the current definition of a self-supporting minister (SSM)?

20 Jul 2018

Do you know the current definition of a self-supporting minister (SSM)?

06 Jul 2018

What is an assistant archdeacon?

29 Jun 2018

Is music in church services harmfully loud?

15 Jun 2018

Planning matters

08 Jun 2018

Star of David and ‘swastikas’ on pre-war cope and stole: is this one-off?

01 Jun 2018

How much does it cost to keep a church open?

25 May 2018

Theology in the marketplace

18 May 2018

Are collects and post-communions the only prayers without an ‘Amen’ at the end?

11 May 2018

Which hymns are suitable for a service to do with the railways and steam engines?

27 Apr 2018

Why does Common Worship set the whole of Psalm 105 for evensong on Easter Day?

20 Apr 2018

Why do clergy use ‘you’ in the blessing at the end of morning prayer, but lay ministers use ‘us’?

13 Apr 2018

Why does the lectionary omit the story of Shiprah and Puah?

06 Apr 2018

Is it idolatry to use the Bible to dictate thoughts and opinions?

29 Mar 2018

Is there a definition of what is the officially ‘traditional’ form of the Lord’s Prayer?

23 Mar 2018

Some Christians use (parts of) the Bible to dictate their thinking and opinions. Isn’t that idolatry?

09 Mar 2018

Why have some medieval churches changed their dedications?

23 Feb 2018

Who runs the Church of England?

16 Feb 2018

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Job of the Week

Archdeacon

West Midlands

We are looking for a new Archdeacon of Birmingham to help equip and enable the priests and people of the archdeaconry to grow church at the heart of each community, releasing the potential of our Transforming Church strategy and our plan for reimagining ministry.

Clerical

Vicar

West Midlands

(Under the alternative episcopal sacramental and pastoral care of The Bishop of Ebbsfleet)

Priest in Charge

South East

The three parishes of Warkworth, Acklington and Shilbottle are in some of the most delightfully scenic parts of north Northumberland. We are looking for a priest in charge who will help release the potential for mission and ministry by leading the three parishes into becoming one benefice. The new priest in charge will be the Vicar designate.