British Isles
Church of England v freemasons
14 Oct 2016
Freemason William Wilson was buried in a churchyard in Cumbria in 2012. His niece asked the Church of England for permission to have the freemasons’ square and compass emblem put on her uncle's stone. The church…
Prayer points for Scotland
14 Oct 2016
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…
PM urged to admit 'Jungle' children
14 Oct 2016
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…
Day of prayer - Saturday 15 October
07 Oct 2016
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…
Post-Brexit soul-searching
07 Oct 2016
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,…
Veterans’ anti-war artwork
07 Oct 2016
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…