Yesterday was the National Day of Prayer in the United States. According to my good friend Wikipedia, the National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress,… Read More ›
Queen
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 