Pastor's Thought

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 […]

Valentine’s Day is often seen as one of the most romantic days of the year, with flowers, chocolates and all of the items that represent love. However, Valentine’s Day did not start as a moneymaking fete of romance. Its origins lie in Roman fertility festivals such as Lupercalia and in the commemoration of Christian martyr […]

Valentine’s Day is often seen as one of the most romantic days of the year, with flowers, chocolates and all of the items that represent love. However, Valentine’s Day did not start as a moneymaking fete of romance. Its origins lie in Roman fertility festivals such as Lupercalia and in the commemoration of Christian martyr […]

BBC News announced on 31st January 2026 of two deadly explosions in Iran. This has served to sharpen regional anxiety, even though authorities responded quickly to deny claims that a senior military figure was targeted. It was reported that at least five people were killed in two separate incidents more than 1,000 kilometres apart.  The […]

BBC News announced on 31st January 2026 of two deadly explosions in Iran. This has served to sharpen regional anxiety, even though authorities responded quickly to deny claims that a senior military figure was targeted. It was reported that at least five people were killed in two separate incidents more than 1,000 kilometres apart.  The […]

It was reported this week that the Walk with Jesus March planned for the 31st of January in Whitechapel was cancelled by our Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer; this would provoke the local Muslim community. Whitechapel, located within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is widely recognised as having one of the largest and most concentrated Muslim communities in the […]

It was reported this week that the Walk with Jesus March planned for the 31st of January in Whitechapel was cancelled by our Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer; this would provoke the local Muslim community. Whitechapel, located within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is widely recognised as having one of the largest and most concentrated Muslim communities in the […]

Following President Donald Trump’s raid on Venezuela, he has now raised renewed interest in obtaining Greenland, bringing geopolitical theatre to the forefront.  Donald Trump has often stated that the United States was interested in acquiring Greenland, whether it be for sale or not. This, by and large, was seen as being political banter or trolling and never […]

Following President Donald Trump’s raid on Venezuela, he has now raised renewed interest in obtaining Greenland, bringing geopolitical theatre to the forefront.  Donald Trump has often stated that the United States was interested in acquiring Greenland, whether it be for sale or not. This, by and large, was seen as being political banter or trolling and never […]

We are now approaching the end of the first week of the 2026 21-day fast. Without question, it has been a complex and challenging journey for many, especially as winter weather can make endurance even more difficult. Let’s continue this fast, comparing it to an unknown attempt to draw closer to God. Fasting, repentance, seeking […]

We are now approaching the end of the first week of the 2026 21-day fast. Without question, it has been a complex and challenging journey for many, especially as winter weather can make endurance even more difficult. Let’s continue this fast, comparing it to an unknown attempt to draw closer to God. Fasting, repentance, seeking […]

On Saturday, 3 January 2026, the United States launched a sudden military strike in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.  American President Donald Trump announced that he had been captured and securely removed from the country. In response to the Venezuelans president’s capture, Trump said […]