Signpost 33 (7 December)

REFLECT

• The last Sunday after Pentecost is the Feast of Christ the King, and our Chaplain Rod Cosh recorded the Eucharist from St Augustine's Chapel, Cote Lane. You can enjoy the service here.

CONNECT

• Do you know how to genuinely connect with people? Connecting with others can be difficult for many, and the introduction of face masks and social distancing has made it even harder. Mary Grace Garis and Dr Carla Marie Manly PhD have produced some tips to help forge connections with others.

LEARN

• King Edward VIII abdicated the British throne on 11th December 1936 to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson. The documentary “Abdication: A Very British Coup” sheds new light on the crisis that rocked the British monarchy. Watch the documentary here.

• The Universal Declaration on Human Rights turns 72 this month and remains as relevant today as it was in 1948 when it was proclaimed and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Amnesty International has a great explanation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights here, and you can read an illustrated version of it here.

DO

• Have you ever wondered how golf works? It is a well-known pastime, but are you clued up on the rules? This article gives an easy to understand overview of the rules.

FUN

• Blue Peter’s Advent Crown has been a staple of December festivities for over 50 years, and you can watch a compilation of some of the best Christmas episodes here. You can also watch Janet Ellis making the famous Advent Crown here.