Evangelism organisation Solas recently marked its 15th anniversary, commemorating the occasion with an online celebration, during which the team took the opportunity to thank its supporters, share stories of lives changed, and announce new initiatives.
Solas (the Scottish Gaelic word for “light”) was formed in 2010. Assistant Director for Operations and Communications, Simon Wenham, told en that the vision was to be a public voice for Christianity in Scotland. Fifteen years later, Solas, though based in Scotland, is now a UK-wide ministry.
Wenham told en more about Solas’ roots: “With Richard Dawkins and the New Atheists firmly in the ascendancy, founders David Robertson – pastor of St Peter’s Free Church in Dundee – and Gordon Wilson – former head of the Scottish National Party – saw the need to shine Christ’s light into an increasingly secular culture.” ("New Atheism" was a modern wave of outspoken atheism arguing that religion isn’t just untrue, but often harmful, and that society should rely solely on scientific reason.)
