What’s the first joke in John?

James Cary, BBC sitcom writer, tells an underappreciated joke from the Gospel of John

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St Ambrose was accidentally made Bishop of Milan today in 373, which was a big surprise as he hadn’t even been baptised
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St Cecilia Parish

A creative approach to music – much to admire
14 Nov 21
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

St Margaret of Scotland

Sugar cookies, banana bread, fudge and white roses – but no people!
14 Nov 21
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Celebrating the Life of Rossweisse: St Peter's Episcopal Church

Dignified and decidedly unfussy, with exquisite music
6 Nov 21
St Louis, Missouri, USA

Mountain View Presbyterian

Quiet dignity – but applause too!
7 Nov 21
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Streaming with Laughter… the quest for the funniest online service fails

Spotted a streaming service fail? Nominate your best entry for our Streaming with Laughter poll
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Baby pilgrim candles

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We rise to sing…

The rediscovery of a cherished old hymn sheet causes sniggering in the back pews
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The manufactured meaning of the world

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‘Not today’ Covid-19 face mask

Hillsong TV has chosen this moment to produce a $15 promotional Covid-19 face mask
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The doubting disciple

Andrew Walker takes a fresh look at Doubting Thomas, a man who liked to get his facts straight
16 Apr 20

John Calvin discovery is ‘a bombshell’

A long-lost manuscript discovered in the Library of Geneva sheds new light on gloomy reformer, John Calvin
1 Apr 20

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