Neil Rees
Remembering William Tyndale on the 500th anniversary of his first printed work
6 October is the day when Anglicans around the world, and Lutherans in North America remember William Tyndale. This year is also the 500th anniversary of his first publication. This is the story …
Who was Francis of Assisi and why is he important?
4 October is the day to remember St Francis of Assisi. It is also World Animal Day, and the day when some churches hold services to bless animals. This is the story …
Who was Jerome and why was he significant?
30 September is St Jerome’s Day and is also the United Nations International Translators’ Day. This is his story.
Who was Michael the angel and what is his significance?
29 September is Michaelmas also known as the Feast of St Michael and All Angels. Who was St Michael and what is Michaelmas all about? This is the story …
Who was St Matthew and what do we know about him?
21 September is St Matthew’s Day. But who was St Matthew and what do we know about him? This is the story …
What is the significance of harvest for Christians?
During the start of autumn, it is common that British churches hold a Harvest Festival. The form of the modern Christian harvest festival dates to Victorian times, but the principle behind it has a biblical basis. This is the story …
Who was St Cuthberga and why is she important?
Cuthberga was a former Anglo-Saxon Queen turned religious leader, who was a woman of deep faith and learning who died 1,300 years ago. This is her story …
How Christians responded to the end of World War Two in 1945
Eighty years ago, VJ Day was celebrated by Christians across the land but not many people know that it wasn’t until 2 September 1945 that Japan signed the official instrument of surrender. This is the story …
Celebrating 250 years of the Manx Bible
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Manx Bible. This is the story …
Celebrating 500 years since the first printed English New Testament
Celebrations for the quincentenary - 500th anniversary - of the English New Testament got underway in Antwerp in July. This is the story …
The history behind the first Welsh Bible and its connection to Queen Elizabeth I
The Welsh language has had the whole Bible since 1588. This is the story …
What was the Welsh Revival and why should you know about it?
The Welsh Revival of 1904 was anything but quiet, leading to the worldwide Pentecostal and charismatic movements. This is the story …
What was Whit Monday and why was it important?
The day after Pentecost Sunday is called Whit Monday and it played an important part in culture. This is the story …
The three symbols of the Holy Spirit in the Bible and what they mean
There are three common symbols of the Holy Spirit which are wind, fire, and the dove. This is the story …
What is Pentecost Sunday and why do churches mark it?
Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Church but why is that? This is the story …
How American Gospel teams helped to revive British evangelicalism
From the war and into the 1960s, Gospel teams formed by American servicemen on military bases helped revive many local British churches. This is the story …