PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 26 September 2019 22:30
Government urged to ban pointed domestic knives
A five-year study in Edinburgh found that 94% of sharp instruments used in homicides were kitchen knives. Criminologists, MPs, and religious leaders published an open letter advising the Government to promote safe kitchen knife designs and…
Thursday, 26 September 2019 22:28
Northern Ireland: abortion liberalisation
800+ health professionals have written to the secretary of state opposing the Northern Ireland liberalisation of abortion laws. Doctors, nurses, and midwives say their consciences will not allow them to stay silent. They want reassurance as…
Thursday, 26 September 2019 22:25
New Methodist evangelism resources
The Methodist Church has launched a series of practical resources in a bid to equip churches more effectively for evangelistic ministry. They will focus on four key areas - a new website of online resources and…
Thursday, 26 September 2019 22:21
‘The choir saved my life’
When the All Woman Choir was set up in North Staffordshire eight years ago, word spread quickly and numbers grew. Now, with more than 300 members, the choir, which has groups in Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent, gives…
Friday, 20 September 2019 10:52
GATHER
All over the UK, God has been doing a hidden work through GATHER - a network of over 120 movements in villages, towns and cities across the UK with Christian leaders and churches forming vibrant mission-focused…
Friday, 20 September 2019 10:47
Prayer for families and addicts
The following is a prayer from Transformations Ireland: ‘Our Father in heaven, may Your name be honoured in families. May Your kingdom come into homes, meeting needs and revealing Your blessings. Father, please heal relationships and…