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Our ever-present hope
In challenging and uncomfortable times, this should bring comfort because we know that God is not fazed by the circumstances we are facing. We can look to history and remember that the church has navigated far more turbulent times in past. We can look to the church across the world which…
Danny Webster
Steve Clifford: My last 'last word'
When I arrived on the 1 of April (yes, that really was my start date) in 2009, I did so with some trepidation, but also a deep conviction that it was God who had called me to this role. And with that call came a promise of His equipping to fulfil it. It seems highly appropriate that this edition of…
Steve Clifford
Policy briefings
We work together with member organisations, elected representatives, government advisers and legal experts to advocate for policies that enable society to flourish and reflect the values of love, freedom, justice and truth. Government policy affects us all, and well-informed engagement is crucial.
How to organise election hustings
If you are thinking about holding a hustings event, you will need to follow some rules. We’ve provided some key information that aims to help you understand these rules and provide helpful information to plan a hustings. You can read the Electoral Commission’s full hustings guide here.
Psalm 120
The Psalms of Ascent begin at a low point. In a sense, this reflects the movement of the Psalter itself: most of the psalms of lament are found in the first half of the book; most of the psalms of praise in the second. You might say that the book itself is a pilgrimage, or an ascent. Here, though,…
Christians Against Poverty appoints new CEO
After more than 20 years at the forefront of helping those in debt and poverty across the UK, he will become the leader of the church he attends with his family in Bradford.Paula Stringer, who joined as executive director a year ago from a senior role at the BBC, has stepped into his shoes as UK…
Marianne Clough
Northern Ireland abortion regime consultation released
On Tuesday 5 November the UK Government announced a consultation on a proposed abortion framework for Northern Ireland. The proposals go well beyond what the Government was required to do by the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 and existing laws in GB and Ireland. Peter Lynas, NI…
Stewardship teams up with Kingdom Bank
The group acquiring Kingdom Bank hope that this change of ownership will facilitate even greater church growth and Christian ministry through the services provided by the bank. Christians, churches and charities will have access to a wider range of financial services and products across the two…
Lynda Martin
Psalm 122
If these Psalms are about pilgrimage, this Psalm describes a successful conclusion: “Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem.” Perhaps it was sung at the end of the road, or on the way to the city in expectation of it. Like the Psalms, the New Testament urges us to look ahead to the end of…
General Election: Get ready, get set, and then go
As you all know, and to some people’s dismay, we also have a General Election to prepare for. I know, very odd timing, right? During a recent episode of BBC’s Question Time, one member of the audience stressed before a panel of MPs and journalists that she’d much rather be out buying gifts than…
A light on our paths
For me, running is a great stress reliever; it keeps me healthy both physically and mentally. As I’ve written about before, running has taught me a lot of about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Yet recently running in the dark has given new meaning to the famous words of Psalm 119,…
Richard Powney
Losing our words and finding our voice
From imagining a “special place in Hell” for Brexiteers to celebrating a great Brexodus, great biblical themes of salvation and deliverance are being mined for slogans. Even the words of our Lord Jesus, “Forgive them, for they know not what they do”, have been used as a political rallying cry. Our…
John Coleby
Why we need experts
The church is on the other side of town and most of those on the walk knew very little about my area. What I considered to be common knowledge about the community’s demographics, crime rates and social issues were completely unknown to them. Their fresh perspectives caused me to consider in a new…
Abi Jarvis
For the politically homeless this election time
This upheavel is both the result of political realignment, but also the fuel for further realignment. This has been witnessed in parliament as MPs have left their parties, often sparked by concerns over leadership or policies on Brexit, and it has been seen in elections as new parties have burst…
Danny Webster
Scottish Public Leader: Year 4, weekend 1
A diverse group of people in their twenties and thirties gathered together over 24 hours to learn and grow in their role as public leaders in their area of work. It was a great opportunity to get to know new people who are passionate for Christ, and who are placed in a wide variety of professions:…
Christine Uhlig
