Contemplations – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“By faith the believer lives in joy- reassured, fearing not” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

“By faith the believer lives in joy- reassured, fearing not” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Sep 10, 2026

“Faith is the foundation of the Church… – thy Rock is thy faith, and faith is the foundation of the Church. If thou art a Rock, thou shalt be in the Church, for the Church is built upon the Rock” – St. Ambrose

“Faith is the foundation of the Church… – thy Rock is thy faith, and faith is the foundation of the Church. If thou art a Rock, thou shalt be in the Church, for the Church is built upon the Rock” – St. Ambrose

Sep 9, 2026

“Faith is the foundation of the Church… – thy Rock is thy faith, and faith is the foundation of the Church. If thou art a Rock, thou shalt be in the Church, for the Church is built upon the Rock” – St. Ambrose

“Faith is the foundation of the Church… – thy Rock is thy faith, and faith is the foundation of the Church. If thou art a Rock, thou shalt be in the Church, for the Church is built upon the Rock” – St. Ambrose

Sep 8, 2026

“They are all small to me, both those in the earth, and those in heaven, and those under the earth, and those above heaven, compared to the love of Christ” – St John Chrysostom

“They are all small to me, both those in the earth, and those in heaven, and those under the earth, and those above heaven, compared to the love of Christ” – St John Chrysostom

Sep 2, 2026

“Why do you increase your bonds? Take hold of your life before your light grows dark and you seek help and do not find it. This life has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it in vain pursuits.” – St. Isaac the Syrian

“Why do you increase your bonds? Take hold of your life before your light grows dark and you seek help and do not find it. This life has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it in vain pursuits.” – St. Isaac the Syrian

Aug 27, 2026

Last weekend, secondary school youth from churches across the diocese came together for an unforgettable Secondary School Conference! 🤍🌿 The theme of our conference was inspired by Philippians 4:6: “Be anxious for nothing.” Over the weekend, the youth explored what it means to live a life rooted in faith and trust in God, learning how we can let go of unhealthy fears and anxieties and surrender more fully to Him 🙏 Of course, it wasn’t all talks and reflections, we also had plenty of fun, with activities including paintballing, camping outdoors, and so much more! ⛺️🔫🤩 We thank God for…

Last weekend, secondary school youth from churches across the diocese came together for an unforgettable Secondary School Conference! 🤍🌿 The theme of our conference was inspired by Philippians 4:6: “Be anxious for nothing.” Over the weekend, the youth explored what it means to live a life rooted in faith and trust in God, learning how we can let go of unhealthy fears and anxieties and surrender more fully to Him 🙏 Of course, it wasn’t all talks and reflections, we also had plenty of fun, with activities including paintballing, camping outdoors, and so much more! ⛺️🔫🤩 We thank God for…

Aug 24, 2026