British Isles
Friday, 14 October 2016 13:35
Prayer points for Scotland
Pray for tolerance and integrity to be exercised by leaders during this time of heightened Brexit tension. Five current Scottish issues are: - 1. The number of homeless has been unchanged for 20 years. Pray for…
Friday, 14 October 2016 13:33
PM urged to admit 'Jungle' children
Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith leaders asked Theresa May to allow nearly 400 children in the Calais’ 'Jungle' camp to enter the UK, labelling the camp a ‘stain’ on the consciences of Britain and France. Francois…
Friday, 07 October 2016 09:32
Day of prayer - Saturday 15 October
What is God’s plan in uncertainty? He wants his people to stand together and pray. As we pray and praise, situations change. This is a crucial time for the UK: a time of tension, pressure and…
Friday, 07 October 2016 09:31
Post-Brexit soul-searching
The shockwaves caused by the Brexit referendum have led to some soul-searching - for religious and non-religious people alike. Clarifying what we stand for, as a society, involves thinking about some core values - nationhood, democracy,…
Friday, 07 October 2016 09:29
Veterans’ anti-war artwork
Former British soldiers have responded fiercely to ex-military MPs who attacked their satirical anti-war art project. The ex-services group accused them of being ‘self-appointed veterans’ champions’ who ‘trade off the backs of ordinary soldiers’. Veterans for…
Friday, 07 October 2016 09:28
Should Christians practise yoga?
Should Christians practise yoga? For some it's a non-question: yoga is just a nice way of keeping fit and flexible, with no spiritual implications at all. They're perfectly happy to see their church hall hired out…