letter from Romania
‘I never thought I would have to counsel a young man going to war’
John-Edward Funnell
I have had the pleasure of working with Biserica Crestina Emanuel in Galati since 2017. Galati is my paternal homeland and Romania has a special place in my heart.
Over the years I have made friends with the most beautiful devout Christians who stood firm under the brutality of the Ceaușescu regime and in more recent history have kept the church growing despite the mass exodus west of 30% of all their 18–30-year-olds since Romania joined the European Union in 2007.
Abortion: Building a culture where mothers are supported
Organisers estimate that at least 10,000 people gave their voice to the unborn in this year's “March for Life” that finished in Parliament Square, London.
Supported by several Christian leaders, the peaceful protest also faced opposition from pro-abortionists. The march included prayer and well-known speakers.