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16 May 2025

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In hand: Puppeteers and fans of Punch and Judy gathered at St Paul’s, Covent Garden, known as the actors’ church, for the 50th Annual Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival. The church is located near the spot where Samuel Pepys first recorded sighting Mr Punch in May 1662

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Interfaith relations should be a priority for the next Archbishop of Canterbury

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Job of the Week

Associate Vicar

London and Home Counties

Following an exciting new partnership between Hope Church and St Mary Islington, Hope Church is seeking an experienced leader to grow the congregation.

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Diocesan Director of Ordinands (DDO)

London and Home Counties

We are looking for a new Diocesan Director of Ordinands with the experience and strategic skills to release the considerable potential for licenced lay and ordained ministry across the Diocese.