Pastor's Thought

On Friday 31 January 2020 at 11 p.m., the UK withdrew from the EU beginning a transition period that is set to end on 31 December 2020. The actual event of the withdrawal, was the end of a bitter divide as to whether or not the UK would stay or leave the EU. To understand this momentous occasion, we need …

The Roman god Janus had one head, with two faces. One looking back to the past and the other facing forward to the future. It is from this god that we get the month of January, where we reflect on the past and see what we can glean from it for the future. As we step, not just into the …

It was reported that the Head teacher of Whitehall Primary School said that in order to comply with political correctness, they have  removed the term Lord from the Christmas carol Away in a Manger. Zakia Khatun, the headteacher of Whitehall Primary School in East London, told students they were not to sing “Lord” in “Away in a Manger”. It was made mandatory for the name Lord …

This week it was reported about bush fires in Sydney, Australia that had taken hold in woodlands and nearby residential areas. Eight fires connected to form one massive uncontrolled fire. The cause of the fire has been contributed to climate change and prolonged draught according to scientists. The issues of climate change impacts not just Australia, but also right here …

This year has been a challenge for the Queen, and it is almost unprecedented. The year started with the car crash of Prince Philip, which drew many news headlines. Additionally, Harry and Meghan’s unwelcomed encounter with the British tabloids has brought further distress to the Queen and the Royal Household.  However, it was without doubt or comparison that the scandal of Jeffrey Epstein would bring such attention to the Royal House.  Prince Andrew being embroiled and questioned over his involvement …

In a news article earlier this month it was reported of a letter that was sent by a 90 year old woman to her neighbour who lived down the road requesting she become her friend. The 90 year old woman had no family network around her and all her friends had died and she lived alone isolated from any human …

This week America has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons following two days of mass shootings. It has been reported by the Gun Violence Archive, that as from January 1st through to 6th August 2019, America has experienced 253 which equates to more than 1 shooting per day. The massacres this week carried out by right-wing extremist, …

Oftentimes we assume that experience is greater than inexperience. There are those who always think that they don’t have the quality or experience to do great things. This week we saw at Wimbledon tennis 15 year old Cori Gauff (Coco), American tennis player, surpass her own expectations and those around her when she was drawn to challenge one of the …

Prime Minister Teressa May announced that June 22 would be remembered as Windrush Day to officially recognise and remember the sacrifice and loyalty of Windrush Generation refers to those who arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1971. The sacrifice, strength and consistent reliability of the Windrush Generation who travelled from the Caribbean to help rebuild post-war Britain are considered …

The Church of God believes the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine. We believe: In the verbal inspiration of the Bible. In one God eternally existing in three persons; …

 The boxing world was left in shock as the British world champion Anthony Joshua (AJ) was sensationally knocked out by Mexican Andy Ruiz Jnr in the 7th round.    The heavyweight boxing elite has always been between three fighters, Deontay Wilder (current heavyweight champion), Tyson Fury (former heavyweight champion) and Anthony Joshua (now former heavyweight champion) all of whom have been undefeated . The various …

Friday 24th May 2019, Theresa May made an emotional announcement that she would resign as Prime Minister for Britain on Friday the 7th June 2019.  She’s the second female Prime Minister and inherited the turmoil of Brexit and charged with the responsibility of upholding the wishes of the nation to negotiate the exit from Europe. After three attempts, she found herself in …