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Teaching, reflections, and updates from church life.
Three Women of the Bible and the Significance of International Women’s Day
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. […]
Three Women of the Bible and the Significance of International Women’s Day
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 2026: Give To Gain
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 2026: Give To Gain
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 […]
Fight the Just fight
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 […]
Fight the Just fight
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
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
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 […]
Pursuing Peace
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 […]
Pursuing Peace
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 […]
March for Jesus
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 […]
March for Jesus
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 […]