2027 marks an important milestone in the history of the Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship: our 175th anniversary. To mark this, we are looking back at the people, events and stories that have shaped the LCF over nearly two centuries. Through a series of articles, we explore key moments in our history, celebrate the faithfulness of those who have gone before us, and reflect on the legacy they have entrusted to us.
Ch 1 – Compassion, Commitment and Canoes Next year marks an important milestone in the history of The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship - we celebrate our 175th anniversary. The founding member of the fellowship was, to put it mildly, a colourful character.
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Ch 2 – A Legacy of Prayer, A Life of Purpose Next year marks an important milestone in the history of The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship - we celebrate our 175th anniversary. Discover how a prayer meeting started in London by a Scottish barrister caught the imagination of Christian lawyers in the UK.
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Ch 3 – The First 50 Years – Iron Sharpening Iron Imagine living in London without electricity, telephones, cars, the internet, a health service, meaningful sanitation – this was the world into which the LCF was born in 1852. But this was also a time of change from a technological point of view and also in terms of social reform. The century …
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Ch 4 – Jubilee - Celebration and Commitment to International Missions Short-term mission trips now form an important part of the Lawyers' Christian Fellowship's international work. There are regular mission trips to our longstanding partners in East Africa, run by the LCF's International Team, in countries like Uganda and Rwanda. However, it has not always been this way …
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Ch 5 – The Ordinary Rhythms of Faith in Wartime In its long history, members of the LCF have seen and faced the darkest of times and, perhaps, none more so than during the two world wars. For understandable reasons, LCF records from the Edwardian period and the years of the First World War are scant, and the activities of …
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Ch 7 – Lord Denning - Remembered Justice, and only justice, you shall follow… (Deuteronomy 16:20 ESV)
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Ch 7b – Lord Denning - A Reflection I want to say it was 'bluebell time in Kent', when I agreed to write an article on Lord Denning, but it was actually at the LCF Conference in Bath in November 2025. We can probably all remember studying to some degree one of Lord Denning's many judgments. I …
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Ch 8 – Renewed Vision Christian lawyers have a unique opportunity for our time, to Seek Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly, and so to powerfully communicate the whole Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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