Pastor's Thought

The UK’s weather conditions were totally disrupted by a two-headed monster when the ‘Beast from the East’ met ‘Storm Emma’ on UK mainland. The Beast from the East saw heavy snow and freezing rain affecting the usual schools, work and homes. It provided opportunities for children off school to have fun in the snow, while […]

On Wednesday of this week, US evangelist Billy Graham died aged 99. He was arguably one of the most influential and globally recognised preachers/Evangelist of the 20th Century. It was reported that during his 60 years as an evangelist, it is estimated that he preached to hundreds of millions of people around the world as […]

On Wednesday of this week, US evangelist Billy Graham died aged 99. He was arguably one of the most influential and globally recognised preachers/Evangelist of the 20th Century. It was reported that during his 60 years as an evangelist, it is estimated that he preached to hundreds of millions of people around the world as […]

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 […]

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 […]