Pastor's Thought

This week, one of the world’s best-known and biggest disaster relief charities, Oxfam, was hit by shocking allegations that its employees exploited children whom they were supposed to help.  It is reported by the Times newspaper that the allegations date back to the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake on the island of Haiti.  Following the […]

On February 9th, the world watched as the largest, most diverse Winter Olympics Games PyeongChang 2018 got underway with a spectacular opening ceremony in South Korea. With 92 countries taking part, of which 6 are doing so for the first time and also for the first time featuring women teams such as the Nigerian and […]

On February 9th, the world watched as the largest, most diverse Winter Olympics Games PyeongChang 2018 got underway with a spectacular opening ceremony in South Korea. With 92 countries taking part, of which 6 are doing so for the first time and also for the first time featuring women teams such as the Nigerian and […]

This week 100 years ago following many years of bitter turmoil and struggles, the first section of women in British society were given the opportunity to vote.  For years The Suffragette Movement fought against the system, against men and specifically against politicians who were men only, fighting for equal rights for women. Even when women […]

This week 100 years ago following many years of bitter turmoil and struggles, the first section of women in British society were given the opportunity to vote.  For years The Suffragette Movement fought against the system, against men and specifically against politicians who were men only, fighting for equal rights for women. Even when women […]

Today is Homeless Sunday and an opportunity for Churches and Christian groups to join together in prayer and reflection, in order to plan practical action on homelessness. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for a united Christian voice to be empathetic, stand in solidarity and be a prophetic voice for change. People are homeless for a […]

Today is Homeless Sunday and an opportunity for Churches and Christian groups to join together in prayer and reflection, in order to plan practical action on homelessness. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for a united Christian voice to be empathetic, stand in solidarity and be a prophetic voice for change. People are homeless for a […]

On Sunday 14 January 2018, the English football mourned the sudden and unexpected passing of footballer Cyrille Regis who died from a heart attack. Regis was an MBE international footballer who played as a forward. His professional football career spanned 19 years (1975 – 1996) with 614 league appearances where he scored 158 league goals […]

On Sunday 14 January 2018, the English football mourned the sudden and unexpected passing of footballer Cyrille Regis who died from a heart attack. Regis was an MBE international footballer who played as a forward. His professional football career spanned 19 years (1975 – 1996) with 614 league appearances where he scored 158 league goals […]

It is the second week of January and so begins the campaign for a new you. The quest for an improved version of you is in full swing. Throughout the week, most TV stations aired programs predominantly focused on the healthiest way to lose weight, from the best diets out there to myth-busting information about […]

It is the second week of January and so begins the campaign for a new you. The quest for an improved version of you is in full swing. Throughout the week, most TV stations aired programs predominantly focused on the healthiest way to lose weight, from the best diets out there to myth-busting information about […]

31 December 2017, marks the end of the year and January marks the beginning. We leave 2017 which for many will be a year of mixed emotions. It was the year wherein we saw changes on a grand scale, socially and politically. We have experienced both the joy of new life and the sorrows of […]