How the Feast of Trumpets became Rosh HaShana
This weekend sees the Jewish nation celebrating Rosh HaShana, but what it is? One for Israel fills us in on how Jewish New Year came about. What is Rosh Hashana? Much of the world celebrates a new start as December 31st turns into January 1st, whereas Jewish people now celebrate their new year at the […]
Pray for the new Bishop of Birmingham
The Reverend Dr Michael Volland has been announced as the new Bishop of Birmingham. He’ll replace The Right Reverend David Urquhart, who retired last October. Dr Volland will move to the Midlands from Cambridge, where he’s been Principal of Ridley Hall, the Cambridge University college which trains CofE clergy for ordination, and where he was […]
Transgender
CARE has been a voice for truth for many decades and they address causes in society. Transgender is a huge issue affecting young people. This is a great article from a biblical point of view. The last decade has seen an enormous surge in young people seeking gender identity services, with an increase of over […]
Souls won as prayer and worship hits central London
Pastor Jonathan Oloyede from the National Day of Prayer and Worship and over a thousand believers and on-lookers gathered in Trafalgar Square in Central London on Saturday for the London Prayer and Worship Festival. The square was full throughout the day with thousands of holiday makers and members of the general public. Organised by Kingdom Impact Vision International […]
How to pray for refugees coming to the UK
The issue of migration is increasingly a global issue that is only going one way. Alongside the UK, countries like Italy, Greece, France and even Holland are increasingly seeking to create more ‘hostile environments’ to try and deter people coming into Europe. This is not stopping the flow as people escape desperate situations to find […]
A story of Prayer Walking in two books
These books will be a great encouragement to those who might want to learn more about prayer walking or be encouraged in their own prayer walking journeys – short or long! They are available by emailing Yvonne at jo*******************@***il.com. A gift is fine or £10 each plus £3.50 postage, either separately or together. They count as […]
No compromise
Colin Greaves from Cumbria Prayer Network shares about the need for no compromise of the Gospel in today’s culture. “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.” Acts 4:29 We’re living in a culture dominated by fear. At a national level the government, whether it was necessary […]
Christian charity paid compensation for bank account closures
Barclays Bank has been forced to pay over £20,000 compensation to a Christian ministry after bowing to the demands of LGBT activists by closing accounts. In July 2020, the bank notified Core Issues Trust (CIT) and the International Federation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice (IFTCC), that their banking facilities would be stopped. Barclays, a top-ranking […]
Record number of MPs at National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and a record number of 180 Members of Parliament (MPs) attended the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast, an annual event organised by the Christians in Parliament All-Party Parliamentary Group and sponsored by Premier. Over 700 people gathered in Westminster Hall on Tuesday to pray, worship and hear Dr. Amy Orr Ewing speak about […]
King Charles receives Good News from York
A story of prayer leading to action as King Charles receives Good News from York. A few days before the Coronation of HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla a handwritten copy of the 4 Gospels from the New Testament, beautifully bound into a unique set of 4 volumes, was offered as a coronation gift […]