Colchester Again.

 Charity Commission opens case into Essex church.

The church's pastor, Stephen Clayden, street preaching. (Photo: Facebook)

The Charity Commission has begun an investigation into Bread of Life Community Church following complaints from the National Secular Society (NSS).

Bread of Life Church has already hit the headlines thanks to its ongoing dispute with Colchester City Council. According to the church, the council initially tried to stop it from using sound amplification during open air preaching. However, complaints then moved on to the content of the message being preached and references to hell were apparently said to cause “harassment, alarm and distress".

The NSS has reported the online preaching of the church pastor, Stephen Clayden, to the Charity Commission, claiming anti-Muslim bigotry, misogyny and homophobia, which the church denies.

Among the many quotes the NSS found objectionable was the following from Clayden: "They [Muslims] intend to take over the same way that socialism does. Small increments, the tortoise, so that you and I do not even notice it. Outbreeding the white population, outbreeding all of us, and having more and more children.

"Most Muslim families have over 10 children now. They're told to do that. They are told to do that in order to eradicate the native population.”

Clayden rejected any claims that he or his church promote any form of bigotry, telling Civil Society magazine, “We wholeheartedly reject the accusation that our views and statements are anti-Muslim, homophobic, and misogynistic. All of the statements I have been quoted on are statements which come straight from the Holy Bible.”

He added, “We love LGBT people and we love Muslims, we care about them, and we have a fervent desire for them to come to faith in Jesus Christ to receive his forgiveness, just as we have.”

The Charity Commission has opened a compliance case into the church, with a spokesperson saying, “The commission has clear expectations that all charities, regardless of their purpose, must operate for the public benefit and within the law.

“Concerns have been raised with us about alleged sermons linked to Bread of Life Community Church and we have opened a regulatory compliance case to continue assessing these to determine any next steps.”

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Birdie.

 

Renew YOUR Strength.

Her Super But Simple Techniques Could Revitalise Our Failing Education System!

 INTERVIEW‘The middle class shun my school’, by Britain’s strictest teacher

Katharine Birbalsingh’s pupils attain the highest grades. Yet she claims that middle-class parents still reject her teaching methods.

Done Properly - This Could Have Great Merit But I Cannot Believe This Labour Party Are Capable of Doing Anything Well.

 Plan to split murder cases into first and second degree.

Law Commission proposes Americanising the law in England and Wales as it seeks to better reflect offenders’ intentions.

Times.

Philippians One.

  21) For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 

Lex Talionis.

The Lex Talionis: It is the principle that the punishment should fit the crime.

It is still extant for: leaders, authorities, parliaments, judges etc. (But does not include 'under-sentencing' as a Godly principle. Forgiveness is different. It is what Christians must follow for those who have wronged personally them. It is not a court issue.)

How Many Decades Have The Europeans Had To Wait? - And Then It's Only A Job Half Done!

‘Send Them Back’: EU Parliament Passes Major Deportation Reforms, Including Third Country Return Hubs.

The European Parliament passed legislation on Wednesday that is set to transform the way the bloc handles deportations, including by establishing return hubs in third-party countries outside the EU.

Kurt Zindulka Breitbart.

Philippians 1. A verse which, for some reason, is seldom quoted.

 27)  Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

This Sounds Suspiciously Accurate.

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Birdie.

 

My Redeemer.

More On Leah.

 Leah Sharibu’s story is a stark symbol of a wider crisis in Nigeria. She represents many women and girls whose suffering remains unseen and unresolved.

Her parents, Nathan and Rebecca, shared recently:

‘Every day without Leah is a wound that deepens…Our family lives with a pain no words can fully capture. Yet we hold onto our faith. We believe that God who sees the oppressed will bring her home…’

Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we have an opportunity to respond together as part of the Voices 4 Justice initiative.

It’s a day of action — and we can all play our part:

1. Send an email today.

   Use our template to write to Baroness Chapman, the Minister for Africa. We’re asking her to do all she can to act on conflict-related and gender-based violence in Nigeria, and to press for Leah’s release.

2. Stand together in prayer.

   We believe in the power of prayer to bring change, because we pray to a mighty God of justice. Download the prayer guide and start praying today. You can also join a prayer meeting led by CSW-Nigeria on Wednesday 24 June. Sign up here.

Leah Sharibu was just 14 years old when she was taken from her school in northeast Nigeria in February 2018. She was the only Christian among a group of 110 girls abducted by members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

The surviving girls were returned a month later following negotiations, but Leah was not among them. She had refused to convert in exchange for her release and has been in captivity ever since.

Leah’s story is not isolated. Across Nigeria, many women and girls from vulnerable communities have experienced abduction, forced marriage, trafficking, sexual violence, and other severe trauma at the hands of extremist groups.

Cases of conflict-related sexual violence remain underreported. Unknown numbers are currently suffering in captivity, and survivors often lack support. Meanwhile, perpetrators continue to act without fear of the consequences.

Today, we can call for this to change.

It only takes a moment to send your letter, but every email helps draw attention to Leah’s story and many others across Nigeria – strengthening our call for action.

Thank you for your compassion, your prayers and your solidarity.

CSW Campaigns Team

‘To Leah, wherever you are: we love you beyond measure. We are proud of your steadfast faith. Stay strong. Help is coming. The voices for justice are rising.’

(Nathan and Rebecca Sharibu)

Somalia.

 

Convert beaten A 22-year-old Somali woman is recovering in hospital from serious injuries after relatives beat her for putting her faith in Christ. Sofia suffered a broken nose and significant loss of blood after the attack, on the outskirts of Xagar, in Somalia’s Lower Juba region. Pray that Sofia would remain strong in her faith. Pray for protection for Christians in Somalia. Source: Morning Star News.

Scandalous!

 

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Please pray! New raid on prominent Chinese church Authorities in southwest China have launched a large-scale raid on one of the country’s best known Protestant house churches, during a Sunday worship service. Church leaders and several members—including children—from the Early Rain Covenant Church were detained, according to reports received by Release International’s partner for China. The church’s morning worship service was being held in a hotel conference room in Jiangyou City, Sichuan province, when more than 50 police officers and government officials entered, according to eyewitnesses. The Early Rain Covenant Church has faced sustained government pressure for a number of years. Its founding pastor, Wang Yi, was sentenced to nine years in prison in 2019. Despite his imprisonment, and other detentions, church members have continued to meet. Pray for the safety and protection of those detained, and that God would grant strength and peace for families awaiting news of loved ones. Pray particularly for the well-being of children affected by the raid. Pray for the continued faithfulness and witness of the Early Rain Covenant Church. Source: Release International partner MORE ON CHINA

Morally Degenerate Laws Under Attack!

 Breakthrough in SA Parliament: Pro-Life Bill Passes Upper House.

Damian Wyld

18 June 2026

COMMENTARY

History was z

For For For decades, pro-life Australians have fought courageously for the unborn.

They have organised rallies, written submissions, contacted MPs, supported 

good candidates, prayed, donated, and stood firm in the face of setback after 

setback.

Meanwhile, abortion laws became increasingly radical. In recent years 

especially, abortion-to-birth legislation has swept across much of Australia.

We’ve been told many times the debate is now over, the laws were settled, 

and no parliament will ever revisit the issue.

Then came last night.

In an incredible result, the pro-life cause achieved its greatest 

parliamentary breakthrough in Australian history.

Family First MLC Sarah Game‘s bill, which sought to restore 

protections for unborn children from 25 weeks’ gestation, passed 

the South Australian Legislative Council (Upper House).

Reversing the Pro-Abortion Trend

Pause for a moment and consider what that means.

Only five years ago, South Australia passed one of the most radical 

abortion laws in the country.

Those laws were presented as settled. Done and dusted.

Yet last night, a slim majority of parliamentarians said otherwise.

In a narrow 10 votes to 9 result, the bill passed.

Daily Declaration.

Birdie.

 

The Greatest Prophet.

 

This Man Makes My Heart Sink.

 Ed Miliband is about to resign. 

Sir Keir Starmer is on the brink as Ed Miliband prepares to hand in his resignation.

By Harvey Jones

09:00, Thu, Jun 18, 2026 Updated: 09:31, Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Ed Miliband is ready to walk. But he'll soon be back - with Andy Burnham (Image: Getty)

For many readers, the prospect of Ed Miliband resigning might seem cause for celebration. The energy secretary has caused controversy from day one by banning new North Sea oil and gas drilling, costing us billions. He's brought forward the net zero transition by five years and will spend trillions pursuing it at breakneck speed. The timetable is simply too fast to be sensible. Historic sums of your money will be squandered. Our deindustrialisation will continue at a terrifying rate.

Miliband also rubbed voters the wrong way by falsely claiming his green transition would wipe £300 off our energy bills, when in practice it's driving them up. That wasn't the only whopper he sold us. He repeatedly claimed his green drive would create 600,000 well-paid jobs. Instead, we've mostly seen losses, particularly in oil city Aberdeen which he's turning into a ghost town. Highly paid, highly skilled energy workers are discovering those green jobs either aren't there, or don't pay half as well. The majority have been created among Chinese wind turbine and solar panel manufacturers anyway.

But perhaps the most annoying thing is that Miliband doesn't listen. Whenever problems rear up, he just slams his foot down and powers on. He's bringing one-eyed ideological zeal to what is a tough technical task. Which has led to mad results, such as paying wind farms not to produce electricity, and buying oil from Vladimir Putin while high-mindedly refusing to exploit our own sources. Many will be thrilled to see him step down. But don't get too excited. Express.

Sad News.

Ancient oak tree linked to Robin Hood legend dies after 1,200 years thanks to heatwaves and huge number of tourists.

The Major Oak, located in Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, is thought to have died after its first spring with no leaves, according to wildlife charity the RSPB.

Philippians 1. Paul The Apostle.

 25) Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26) so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.

Blogger: Here we have the only thing about which Christians might legitimately boast. God loved us so much - Jesus died that we might be saved from Hell!

Eight Years! I have not forgotten Leah.

 ‘Eight years is too long’: Christian advocacy groups rally for abducted Nigerian schoolgirl's freedom.

Christian Nigerian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu was abducted eight years ago by Islamic extremists. Unlike most of the classmates she was abducted with, she has never been freed.

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