British Isles
Friday, 30 August 2019 10:09
Christian witness in politics
With Boris Johnson becoming prime minister, the likelihood of an election this autumn has increased. If this happens, many believe that more Christians should engage in politics and consider how their faith influences the way they…
Friday, 30 August 2019 10:07
Gospel issues facing society
Jesus’ command to ‘make disciples of all nations’ means bringing individuals to him and putting Christ at the heart of society. If Jesus Christ is Lord of Lords and King of Kings, then this must have…
Friday, 30 August 2019 10:03
Northern Ireland: exploring conflict and peace
Northern Ireland’s cold war is smouldering. Everything is political - your name, where you live, the pub you use, your accent, the football team you support, or the passport you hold. Politics are rigid and archaic,…
Friday, 30 August 2019 10:00
Scotland: exploring conflict and faith
This year marks the tenth anniversary of Place for Hope, a Scottish charity responding to the need for mediators within faith groups and congregations in Scotland. In October they are hosting a three-day event, ‘Gathering in…
Friday, 30 August 2019 09:57
Building relationships
Most British schools reopen on 2 September. During the holidays, three million children were at risk of hunger. One in five children faced food insecurity, one of the highest rates in Europe, because they were no…
Thursday, 22 August 2019 23:37
Calling for little ships of hope
In 1940 Britain faced her darkest hour with troops trapped at Dunkirk. Then a call for help went out, prayers were offered and 338,000 men lived to fight another day - ten times more than Churchill…