British Isles
Thursday, 16 September 2021 21:45
National day of prayer for schools
The National Day of Prayer for Schools is on 28 September. A few years ago, Scripture Union research found over 95% of UK youth were not connected to a local church. 99% of young people engage…
Thursday, 16 September 2021 21:42
Warning of ‘tsunami’ of school-anxiety cases
There are no official data on absence due to school anxiety. Many affected pupils are labelled truants, but support groups are being flooded with calls. An education lawyer says the pandemic has made an unprecedented crisis…
Thursday, 16 September 2021 21:40
Dirty money
The UK is a hub for dirty money from global criminal activity - bribery, theft of state funds, misuse of public office. It is developed with the aid of companies incorporated in the UK and in…
Thursday, 16 September 2021 21:37
Face-to-face teaching in universities
Universities are urged to provide face-to-face teaching when students return this term. Ex-education secretary Gavin Williamson said students should expect to be taught ‘in-person and alongside other students’, although it would be right to stay online…
Friday, 10 September 2021 04:42
Harvest
This year, all three of the biblical autumn feasts (Leviticus 23:23-43) take place in September. The Feast of Trumpets on 6-7 September is followed by the Day of Atonement on 15-16 September and the Feast of…
Friday, 10 September 2021 04:42
September vote to legalise assisted dying
Legalising physician-assisted suicide could make the 'right to die' into a 'duty to die' for the most vulnerable. The following are ways to pray for end of life care. Ask God to provide necessary finances, staff…