Pastor's Thought

The legal dispute involving Jo Malone and Estée Lauder Companies is not merely a commercial matter. It is a case study in the cost of exchange. In 1999, Malone sold her brand, Jo Malone London, including the rights to her own name. Decades later, that decision has come back with real consequences, as Estée Lauder […]

The disciples have returned to their homes and jobs. It is the worst Passover of their lives. Jesus, whom they believed in, loved and trusted, has died. Not just died, but died a death of shame on the cross. It was public, brutal, devastating and, beyond everything else, heartbreaking. There had been betrayal, denial and […]

The disciples have returned to their homes and jobs. It is the worst Passover of their lives. Jesus, whom they believed in, loved and trusted, has died. Not just died, but died a death of shame on the cross. It was public, brutal, devastating and, beyond everything else, heartbreaking. There had been betrayal, denial and […]

Today, in the Christian calendar, marks Palm Sunday, the day that commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It is the Sunday when crowds filled the streets, crying out, “Hosanna, Hosanna!”, in fulfilment of the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. All four Gospels record this moment, often referred to as the Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke […]

Today, in the Christian calendar, marks Palm Sunday, the day that commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It is the Sunday when crowds filled the streets, crying out, “Hosanna, Hosanna!”, in fulfilment of the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. All four Gospels record this moment, often referred to as the Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke […]

Mothering Sunday is a significant day in the Christian and cultural calendar. It is a time set aside to honour mothers and recognise the profound influence they have on our lives, families and communities. While often associated with the modern celebration of Mother’s Day, the Christian tradition of Mothering Sunday has deeper roots in gratitude […]

Mothering Sunday is a significant day in the Christian and cultural calendar. It is a time set aside to honour mothers and recognise the profound influence they have on our lives, families and communities. While often associated with the modern celebration of Mother’s Day, the Christian tradition of Mothering Sunday has deeper roots in gratitude […]

Today we mark International Women’s Day, a moment to recognise the contribution, courage and resilience of women across history. Scripture provides powerful examples of women whose lives shaped faith, community and history. In many ways, their stories still speak to the realities women face today. Women throughout history have experienced marginalisation, abuse, neglect and rejection. […]

Today we mark International Women’s Day, a moment to recognise the contribution, courage and resilience of women across history. Scripture provides powerful examples of women whose lives shaped faith, community and history. In many ways, their stories still speak to the realities women face today. Women throughout history have experienced marginalisation, abuse, neglect and rejection. […]

International Women’s Day 8 March 2026 calls the world to action under the theme Give To Gain. The message is direct: when we give, we gain. Gender equality does not advance through passive agreement but through intentional generosity. Giving is not loss; it is multiplication. When women thrive, societies strengthen economically, socially and culturally. The Give To […]

International Women’s Day 8 March 2026 calls the world to action under the theme Give To Gain. The message is direct: when we give, we gain. Gender equality does not advance through passive agreement but through intentional generosity. Giving is not loss; it is multiplication. When women thrive, societies strengthen economically, socially and culturally. The Give To […]

The Reverend Jesse Jackson (October 8, 1941–February 17, 2026) leaves behind a legacy that is impossible to separate from the unfinished work of American democracy. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, under the heaviness of Jim Crow, he turned personal hardship into public purpose as one of the most recognisable voices of the 20th and 21st […]