Every year on 31st October, people dress up, carve pumpkins, watch scary films, and get into the spooky spirit of Halloween. But have you ever stopped to think about where it all began? Halloween’s history stretches back many centuries, long before the name itself existed. The day originates from ancient pagan festivals across Europe, dating […]
A home should be the safest place in the world. Yet, for too many, it’s precisely within their own walls that suffering, conflict and tragedy unfold. Tragic stories continue to emerge each and every day. Last Sunday, police in Stafford discovered two toddlers – aged 2 and 3 – dead at home under suspicious circumstances, […]
In Bhopal, India, a young couple who tied the knot in December last year has made the headlines after deciding to divorce just eight months later, for a rather unusual reason: their pets couldn’t get along. The husband was already a proud pet owner before the marriage, living with a dog, a rabbit, and an aquarium full […]
Many people see God as a magician—someone who will instantly fix all their problems if they just ask. “God, I have this problem and that problem; please make them go away!” But that’s not how God works. He doesn’t perform magic. God works through His Word. His Word teaches, guides, corrects, and points us in […]
The Universal Church is sometimes criticised for the way it conducts its work and preaches the Gospel. One of the most common claims is that there is no study of the Bible. This however, is a misunderstanding. All messages and guidance are based on the Word of God. What makes the Church different is that […]
On Saturday 11th October 2025, the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God opened the public areas of its Finsbury Park headquarters on a Universal Open Day (11:00–13:00), inviting local residents to look around the historic Rainbow Theatre building, meet volunteers and staff, and learn about the church’s community programmes. Councillor Jason Jackson, Mayor of […]
Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes among young people. Their latest global estimate indicates that over 100 million people – approximately 15 million adolescents aged 13 to 15 – now vape. WHO warns that tobacco companies are employing aggressive marketing tactics online and using influencers […]
We all face moments when money worries take over. Perhaps you’ve lost your job, the bills are piling up, or your business is struggling to stay afloat. In these moments, we often think, “That’s it, there’s no way forward.” But the story of Moses reminds us that when we are part of God’s plan, no […]
We all know someone who comes across as harsh, bitter or whose attitude feels cold. But if we look a little closer, that bitterness often hides something much deeper: pain. Many women today live with that hidden pain. They’ve been hurt, overlooked, or rejected, and sometimes by the very people they love the most. They […]
A recent report from the Museum of Homelessness paints a heart-breaking picture: 1,611 homeless deaths were recorded in the UK last year. This marks a 9% increase from 2023, highlighting a crisis that continues to worsen each year. Among those who lost their lives, three-quarters were men, two-thirds were living in temporary or supported accommodation, […]
