Prayers for Parliament and the Nation: Friday, 13 October 2017
" I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. "
- 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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- Tuesday 18 October, is Anti-Slavery Day. This Sunday (15 October) churches across the nation will be raising awareness of trafficking and modern slavery.
- Following the result of the independence referendum in Catalonia, there have been demonstrations across Spain protesting against independence. Spain’s prime minister and the Catalan president are currently in negotiations to resolve the crisis.
- Northern Ireland has been without a government since the Stormont Assembly dissolved in January 2017. If talks between Sinn Fein and the DUP fail, Northern Ireland could return to direct rule by the UK Government.
- Michel Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, has indicated his desire to begin work on the future trading relationship with the UK and transitional arrangements post-Brexit. EU27 leaders will meet on 19-20 October when they will consider relaxing the current negotiating guidelines.
- Teenagers face more mental health difficulties than previous generations which experts believe is in part due to social media fueled anxiety and depression.
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