Pastor's Thought

On Sunday 1st October 2017, as 22,000 people were enjoying a country music open-air festival in Las Vegas, a lone shooter opened fire on the music fans. From the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, with an aerial view, it was reported that at around 22:05 local time (05:05 GMT) the festival attendees were […]

This week saw the death of American businessman and magazine publisher Hugh Martin Hefner.  He was a controversial yet well-known figure within the American media empire, and his most notable association has been as the founder of the Playboy magazine which he founded in 1953.  In addition, Hefner was a political activists/ philanthropist and also […]

This week saw the death of American businessman and magazine publisher Hugh Martin Hefner.  He was a controversial yet well-known figure within the American media empire, and his most notable association has been as the founder of the Playboy magazine which he founded in 1953.  In addition, Hefner was a political activists/ philanthropist and also […]

In a recent report that examined crime and society, it was noted that people from (Black, Asian, Minorities, Ethnics) BAME communities were over-represented at almost all stages of the criminal-justice process. The report also noted that these members of society were disproportionately targeted by the police and were also more likely to be incarcerated and […]

In a recent report that examined crime and society, it was noted that people from (Black, Asian, Minorities, Ethnics) BAME communities were over-represented at almost all stages of the criminal-justice process. The report also noted that these members of society were disproportionately targeted by the police and were also more likely to be incarcerated and […]

This week Hurricane Harvey hit Houston Texas with great devastation.  Following heavy rains, rising waters and severe floodings, many individuals, families and around 43,000 members of the various communities were displaced, and this devastation has reportedly left at least 47 known dead.  Leading up to the hurricane warnings were issued to people to leave their […]

This week Hurricane Harvey hit Houston Texas with great devastation.  Following heavy rains, rising waters and severe floodings, many individuals, families and around 43,000 members of the various communities were displaced, and this devastation has reportedly left at least 47 known dead.  Leading up to the hurricane warnings were issued to people to leave their […]

This week 20 years ago, many of you may recall waking to the sad news of the death of the mother of William and Harry – Diana. Princess Diana came to public attention following her engagement and subsequent marriage to Prince Charles. The Royal Wedding was watched by more than 20 million homes around the […]

This week 20 years ago, many of you may recall waking to the sad news of the death of the mother of William and Harry – Diana. Princess Diana came to public attention following her engagement and subsequent marriage to Prince Charles. The Royal Wedding was watched by more than 20 million homes around the […]

The fastest sprinter of all times, Usain Bolt, ran his final 100-meter race at the World Athletics Championships in London bringing to an end his glorious solo track career.  Bolt, the eight-time Olympic champion (who will retire at the end of the championships after the 4x100m relay next weekend), clocked in at 9.95 seconds but […]

Over the past fortnight, the British public has been shocked by the utter devastation and loss of at least 79 lives (and still counting) following Grenfell Tower fire in the affluent area of Kensington. With the public inquiry and investigation commissioned from Prime Minister Theresa May now undergo, many high rise towers and their owners […]

On Wednesday 14 June, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron resigned as the party’s leader. He was continually pressed during the general election about his Christian beliefs and scrutinised constantly as to whether he believed homosexual sex was a sin. Farron, in his resignation announcement, stated that “remaining faithful to Christ was incompatible with leading his […]