UK in transition: Displaying grace in troubled times

Tim Farron  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Oct 2022
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UK in transition: Displaying grace in troubled times

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Over the last fortnight, we have said goodbye to our longest reigning monarch, only days after she had said goodbye to her 14th Prime Minister.

With a new king and a new head of government, it’s not surprising that so many of us are feeling a mixture of sorrow and trepidation.

By the time of her death, the Queen was widely popular and respected, even by those who oppose the institution of monarchy. Whilst her reign was of course not perfect, her time on the throne was marked by a wisdom and humility that most leaders would struggle to match. The Queen made no secret of the strength that she drew from her faith, describing the teachings of the gospel as her ‘guiding light’.

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