Whilst we all complain about the effect on our own income of the current global economic crisis, its worst effects will be felt in the poorest countries of the world and in the life of their churches.  It is also affecting the finances of our own churches, which in turn will reduce3 the money available to agencies like USPG in their support of the rest of the Anglican Communion.

The 2009 Lent Course from USPG provides substantial study and prayer material based on St Luke’s Gospel but illustrates it with stories from around the world church.  Copies of the course can be obtained free of charge from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or look at their website uspg.org.uk

This year they have also produced a book of daily meditations, drawing on the Gospel of Luke and his use of the word “Today.”  It’s written by Bishop Michael Doe, a former Vice Chair of OSG and now USPG’s General Secretary.  It costs £5 and is available from the email address above or telephone 0845 273 1701