British Isles
Friday, 07 April 2017 10:30
Domestic violence – the facts
Two women are killed every week in England and Wales by a current or former partner (Office of National Statistics, 2015). One in four women in England and Wales experience domestic violence in their lifetimes, and…
Friday, 07 April 2017 10:27
Clergy Hosting
Since its launch last December, Clergy Hosting has attracted eleven clergy to take up the challenge and to offer hospitality to destitute migrants and asylum-seekers. They know through conversations that there are many more clergy and…
Friday, 07 April 2017 10:24
British attitudes to religion in workplace
A new study on British cultural attitudes at the workplace has found that religion has become the butt of jokes. Workers who would never make sexist or racist jokes feel free to mock faith instead. The…
Friday, 31 March 2017 11:30
Friday Focus: unity in prayer and mission
The Apostle Paul refers to himself and his brothers and sisters in Christ as ‘co-workers’ with God. If communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ is a task, the team to accomplish that task is the Church.…
Friday, 31 March 2017 11:26
Brexit: repealing EU laws, and UK security
Following Theresa May’s invoking Article 50 this week, the Government has tabled a bill to remove EU law from the statute book. Ministers promise a smooth and stable transition, with legislation ending the supremacy of EU…
Friday, 31 March 2017 11:24
Westminster attack: security, technology, retribution?
Last week’s attack outside Parliament made headlines across the world. Many newspapers questioned how such an attack was possible in a fortified part of the city. Pray for our police and security services as they re-examine…