British Isles
Thursday, 26 July 2018 22:56
Controversial MP quotes Jesus in maiden speech
Jared O'Mara spoke for the first time in the House of Commons, ‘I was elected a year ago as Hallam's first Labour MP but due to mistakes I made - for which I am truly sorry,…
Thursday, 26 July 2018 21:55
Cliff Richard and the BBC
The BBC has to pay Sir Cliff Richard £850,000 to cover legal costs, following his privacy case against them. He had already been awarded £210,000 damages when the court ruled that the BBC infringed his privacy…
Thursday, 26 July 2018 21:51
Anti-Semitism in politics
In February we reported that anti-Semitic hate crimes in the UK had hit a record high, prompting prayers for more visible and frequent prosecutions for such incidents. The Jewish community was targeted almost four times a…
Thursday, 19 July 2018 23:22
Pray for Dominic Raab
Dominic Raab, the UK’s new Brexit secretary, is settling into his new job. We can pray for all his conversations to be directed and strengthened by heaven. May Mr Barnier adopt encouraging tones with Mr Raab…
Thursday, 19 July 2018 23:19
Rural Mission Sunday
On 15 July rural churches across the country celebrated ‘Rural Mission Sunday’, with special services and other events. Pray that all who attended these events will take back to their communities fresh expressions of God’s love…
Thursday, 19 July 2018 23:17
‘Setting God’s People Free’ - disability conference
At a major Lambeth Palace conference, the Archbishop of Canterbury explored how disabled people can participate fully in church life. Livability, a disability charity, and Lambeth Palace heard the voices of those living and working with…