So the Girl Guides have decided that God no longer deserves a mention. Yesterday it was announced that their promise will be changed from: “I promise that I will do my best: To love my God, To serve the Queen and my… Read More ›
The Queen
The Queen’s coronation oath – 60 years of professing the Gospel
Sixty years ago on Sunday 2nd June, the coronation of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor took place at Westminster Abbey. During the Service for the Coronation, the Queen made this oath: Archbishop of Canterbury: Will you to the utmost of your power maintain the… Read More ›
Time for a short break
I’m going to be making the most of the Diamond Jubilee over the next few days, so the blog will be going quiet for a short while. Enjoy the long weekend and I’ll leave you in the capable hands of… Read More ›
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the benefits of celebrating community
If you take a look at the Old Testament you’ll see that the Jewish calendar was full of festivals each celebrating and aspect of God’s faithfulness to their nation. Probably the ones we’re most familiar with are Passover and Pentecost…. Read More ›
Reflections on the Queen’s Speech (what was good and what was missing)
Following on from yesterday’s Queen’s Speech, where the Government’s legislative plans for the coming year have been set out, my Twitter feed went into overdrive as the comments and analysis flowed in. Having had a good look at what the… Read More ›
The Queen – 60 years of defending the faith
Sixty years ago today George VI died and his eldest daughter, Elizabeth ascended to the throne as Queen Elizabeth II. It has been a remarkable reign during which time she has seen twelve British prime ministers and as we know,… Read More ›
Christmas speeches part 2
A good friend of mine has pointed out that in the last post I failed to mention John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York. Second only to the Archbishop of Canterbury in rank, his humour and down-to-earth approach provide a helpful… Read More ›
Christmas Day speeches and sermons – who got it right and who didn’t
Christmas day along with New Year and Easter are just about the only times that the media en masse makes an effort to report the words of the leaders of the main denominations of the Church. It’s a rare opportunity… Read More ›
God and Politics in the UK 