British Isles
PM meets five Northern Ireland parties
16 Jun 2017
On 15 June the five main Stormont parties (DUP, Sinn Féin, UUP, Alliance and SDLP) met individually with Theresa May. These talks are attempting to restore devolution at Stormont before the 29 June deadline. There is…
After the election: it’s time to pray
16 Jun 2017
On 12 June Peter Horrobin of Ellel said that the UK has emerged from its most extraordinary election in living memory, at the same time as terrorist attacks on Manchester and London took lives in the…
Scotland: pray blessing and healing
16 Jun 2017
The Pray for Scotland newsletter reminds us to focus on seeking God’s perspective on what is happening to and within the UK, ignoring media chatter, and to ‘be still’ and hear from the One who holds…
Queen's Speech on 21 June
16 Jun 2017
Theresa May is pressing ahead with holding a Queen’s Speech to set out her plans for government, while negotiations continue with the Democratic Unionist Party about the nature of its support for her minority government. A…
Friday Focus: praying for Muslim communities
09 Jun 2017
As Muslims worldwide continue to observe Ramadan, praying for a revelation from heaven, and praying daily that they will know the ‘Right Way’, join with millions of Christians who will also be praying each day -…
God bless our Government
09 Jun 2017
Our election has resulted in a hung parliament and the prospect of a minority government - so there is all the more reason to pray. ‘Father, we ask You to bless our new Government, so that…