Caring for every woman, man and child

• World Autism Day gets Bishop David's support

  
  THE Bishop of Barking threw his support behind the declaration of April 2 as United Nations World Autism Day.

• Mothers' Union reveals ground-breaking secrets

  
  THE secret's out! "Love, in action, with passion!"

• MU stages three area days

  
  

• Mental illness support

  
  One in six people will be struggling with some form of mental illness as you read.

• Valentines marry for free thanks to vicar

  
  ROMANTIC Revd Tim Ball, vicar of Holy Trinity Springfield, Chelmsford, made a special announcement for Valentine's Day: Sweethearts can tie the knot for free at his church.

• Destiny's child is Fired Up!

  
  REVD Joanna Jepson, right, hit the headlines four years ago, with her brave, controversial stance on abortion. Her ministry since has focused on the value of human life. Ahead of her Southend speaking engagement at St John's, Pier Hill on March 8 (7.30pm- 9.30pm), JOHN CHEEK profiles arguably the most engaging clergywoman since the Vicar of Dibley.

• For weddings and a fairy tale

  
  CHELMSFORD Diocese will be represented at the UK Wedding Show in Docklands.

• Halloween alternative fits the bill

  
  ST Paul's Church and New Harvest Community Church joined forces on Halloween to present a brilliant fun filled alternative party with Christian entertainer Jim Bailey.

• New faith magazine targets youth market

  
  A NEW faith-based digital youth culture magazine has been launched called Streetbrand. The magazine is reaching out to a new youth market interested in spirituality.

• Our day out with the Archbishop

  
  ELEVEN young people from the Diocese of Chelmsford, myself included, had the privilege of going to Lambeth Palace to spend the day with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams.

• Wakcy website tops poll twice

  
  FANS of two Christian rock bands have voted a youth group web page the best new site two months running.

• Shipwreck's survivour tells gripping tale

  
  THE true story of a shipwreck and the care of the crew by The Mission to Seafarers feature in the Mission's pack of resources for Sea Sunday on July 8.

• Young Christians to enjoy "SOLID-arity"

  
  SCHOOL years 7+ can look forward to an action-packed weekend this July at the'kingdom come' SOLID youth festival in Upminster. Chelmsford Diocese has signed up to be a partner in support of the event - from Friday to Sunday July 6-8 at Stubbers adventure centre.

• More brides choose church weddings

  
  MORE couples are getting married in church, says a survey of 2,000 couples for Brides magazine

• Coping with aftermath of tragedy

  
  Have you ever wondered what to do after tragic events like the London Tube bombings of 2005, or how to respond to increased tension in your community?

• Mind and spirit progress

  
  Exciting progress has been made in the area of spirituality and mental health since the first Essex Mind and Spirit Conference in 2004.

• Eagles fly high with Take That on live TV show

  
  Ascension Eagles soared to new heights in their success story as champion cheer leaders when they appeared on live Saturday night TV.

• Youngsters party alternative way

  
  Bob Hartman, well-known Christian author and storytelling performer, enthralled 50 children at a children's praise party in the Fane Hall, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood.

• Three men in boat are fools for charity

  
  Bishop Laurie is one of the patrons of Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust and that sparked a bright idea for an away day with a difference.

• Church promotes Christian marriage

  
  A new magazine called Essex Brideis being launched this month with a special foreword from the Bishop of Chelmsford.

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