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Planet over profit sign credit Markus Spiske on UnsplashNorthern College, Lavington United Reformed Church (URC) in Bideford, and Redland Park URC in Bristol have committed to divesting from fossil fuels.

They join fifteen other churches and Christian institutions of various denominations in announcing their divestment commitment as part of the Epiphany Declaration for Fossil Free Churches.

Read more: Northern College makes commitment to divest from fossil fuels

3 wise men credit Kevin Phillips public domain picturesFor Epiphany, the Revd Richard Church, Deputy General Secretary (Discipleship) for the United Reformed Church asks what surprises have come our way?

In ordinary speech an epiphany marks an ‘aha’ moment. It is the moment when a character is suddenly struck with a life-changing realisation which changes the rest of the story. It is clear how close this common meaning is to the Christian season of Epiphany (6 January), the visit to the Christ child by wise men.

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NYD Hope by ahmed hasan Lvon5hPT818 unsplashThe Revd Dr Michael Jagessar, United Reformed Church Secretary for Global and Intercultural Ministries, explores how uncertainty of the future carries hope-filled possibilities for New Year’s Day.

In times when bad news may feature daily on our social media feeds, one can readily identify with the words sung by Joan Armatrading in the song In These Times: “These are the times … you’re bound to feel all sanity is lost.”

Read more: Rising to life

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