Jesus was buried in a tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea.  Who was this man and why was he drawn to Jesus?  Jonathan Williams takes a look.

Jonathan Williams, a historian and member of the congregation at St Mary with St Alban, takes a look at James, the brother of Jesus, and wonders where he was at the time of Jesus' crucifixion.

Joe reflects on another 'minor character', that of the donkey in the Palm Sunday story.  Why was the donkey so significant?

Caroline introduces Phoebe, a strong and resourceful woman in the early church.

Bishop Martin give thanks for the skills of doctors and nurses as he reflects on St Luke, the gospel writer, known as The Beloved Physician.

Over the next few days we take a look at minor characters in the bible, ordinary people who get caught up in extraordinary events.  Azariah begins by looking at Cleopas.

Rosamond reflects on the life and poetry of John Donne.

Mary Hawes reflects on the conundrum of what to wear when working from home, and what spiritual clothing we put on, as suggested by St Paul in his letter to the Colossians.