British Isles
Friday, 02 February 2018 09:25
Intercessor Focus: Brexit discussions this week
Downing Street said there was ‘some distance’ between what the UK wants for the Brexit transition and what the EU wants. Pray for grace and strength for all our politicians who are involved in the negotiations,…
Friday, 02 February 2018 09:23
Church calls for curb on betting adverts
The CofE has called for a ban on betting adverts before the 9pm watershed, in a bid to tackle the growing ‘moral crisis’ facing children and young people. Rev Alan Smith said, ‘There is a lot…
Friday, 02 February 2018 09:21
PM urged to challenge China
Theresa May is currently on a three-day state visit to China, to discuss expanding trade between the two countries. CSW says that while such talks are important, they shouldn’t come at the expense of challenging President…
Friday, 02 February 2018 09:17
Synod: Down's Syndrome abortions
CofE leaders are concerned that a growing number of parents who discover their child will be born with Down’s Syndrome are choosing to terminate the pregnancy, a pattern which could see such children wiped out completely.…
Friday, 02 February 2018 09:14
Synod: Methodist unity plans
Anglo-Catholics warn that proposals to end the 200-year-old split with Methodism 'threaten the fundamentals' of the CofE. A motion will be debated at its General Synod to allow ministers from each church to practise in the…
Friday, 02 February 2018 09:12
Salvation Army - living with dementia
The Salvation Army has launched a dynamic programme for people with dementia which uses singing to help them connect with others and bring back memories. The scheme, called Singing By Heart, uses a mix of popular…