National Conference – Witness: Living for Jesus in Law

9:30am, 14th Nov 2026

Buccleuch Free Church, Edinburgh

“Witness” – A noun. A verb. A stand that we take. A difference that we make.

Join us on the 14 November in the historic Scottish capital for the 2026 LCF Annual Conference & AGM, as we consider what it means to be witnesses for Jesus in Law. Read on for more information about the event, including two pre-conference events for retirees, and Student & Young Lawyers, plus a range of accommodation options for those making a weekend of the event.

Why attend?

This weekend conference could change your Monday morning! Seriously.
In our recent survey LCF members told us that they’re comfortable telling people they’re Christians, but they were uncertain about how. Join us to be equipped and inspired now for the “how”.

Where & When?

Buccleuch Free Church, Edinburgh
Saturday, 14 November 2026, 9:30am

Andy Bannister
National Conference Main Speaker
Andy Bannister is the Director of Solas and is an evangelist, speaker, writer, and broadcaster.
From universities to churches, cafes to pubs, schools to workplaces, Andy regularly addresses audiences of both Christians and those of all faiths and none on issues relating to faith, culture, politics and society.
He was co-editor and a contributing writer for Have You Ever Wondered? and authored How To Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot, Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? and The Atheist Who Didn't Exist.
He also co-hosts the Solas podcast, PEP Talk, and presents the Short Answers video series for Solas. You can also follow his writing on his blog.

Programme

9:30	Registration
9:40	Welcome, praise and prayer
10:15	Talk 1 Witness: Why it matters
10:45	Growth group 1: The clients, communities and colleagues we serve
11:00	Refreshments
11:15	Talk 2 Witness: An accumulation of small situations, and their impact.
11:30	Growth group 2: This time on Monday: embracing the world of your work.
12:00	AGM
13:00	Lunch
14:00	Talk 3: Turning the everyday to Gospel. Guaranteed questions and suggested responses
14:30	Action and interaction: three short legal sketches
15:15	Refreshments
15:30	Talk 4: How do I respond to that?
16:00	Q&A Panel: Professional Codes, thorny topics, and sticky situations
16:30	Fair Hearing: Book launch, prayer, and praise
16:45	Close. What next?

For those who can stay later on Saturday, there will be a sight-seeing walk through Edinburgh, an evening dinner and the opening night of the Fair Hearing Drama!

Fringe Events

The National Conference takes place on Saturday – but why not make a weekend of it? There are a range of fringe events happening before and after the main conference.

Retirees

Over 50? Thinking about retirement? Retired? – New Dynamics: Treasure, investment, anxiety and hope

“…a valuable time together: highly collaborative with sharing of experience from a number who have had decades in the law and then stepped back. And a really helpful discussion of biblical principles.” – David

There is treasure to be found, investments to be made, anxieties to be navigated, and hope. Join us at the Royal Scots Club on Friday 13 November by 1pm for a Christian take on Growing old gracefully with Abraham with Bible teaching from Sir Mark Hedley (retired High Court judge), a seminar on Biblical investment principles by Angus McCrum (Association of Christian Financial Advisors), conversation about changing and unexpected anxieties and hope, as well as a book discussion on “Finishing Well” by Ian Knox.

The ticket includes dinner at the beautiful Royal Scots Club.

Angus McCrum
Retirees Event Main Speaker
Angus McCrum is Chair of the Association of Christian Financial Advisers (ACFA) UK and has worked in financial services since entering the profession during the 2008 credit crunch. Starting with no clients, he went on to build his own advisory business from the ground up.
Since becoming involved with ACFA in 2013, Angus has developed a deep interest in what the Bible teaches about stewardship, wealth, generosity, and purpose. What began as personal study gradually became a calling to help others think more holistically about money — not simply as something to accumulate, but as something God can use for freedom, transformation, and lasting impact.
Before financial services, Angus and his wife served as missionaries and continue to enjoy serving God today. With their three children now grown and pursuing their own callings, Angus has rediscovered time for cycling (although this occasionally results in his wife collecting him from hospital after the odd accident).

Students & Young Lawyers

Join us from 6.30pm on Friday 13 November and make a weekend of it with the Students & Young Lawyers Programme. We’ll explore what it means to be a faithful witness for Christ at university, in training, and in the early years of legal practice. The SYL ticket is subsidised at just £29 and includes both the Friday evening programme and Saturday’s Annual Conference & AGM. For more information about the Students & Young Lawyers programme, including the Friday evening programme, speaker and accommodation options, visit the SYL Conference page.

Saturday Evening Social (Optional)

Open to all attendees who wish to stay longer
Edinburgh walking tour (16:45)
Dinner at Vittoria (17:45)*
Fair Hearing, the Drama: Opening night, food & drink reception (19:30) **

*Limited tickets that will be sold on first-come-first-serve basis.
**You can buy as many tickets as you want to invite friends and family along

Accommodation

If you’re planning to make a weekend of the conference we recommend booking accommodation at an early opportunity as there is an international rugby game in Edinburgh on Sunday 15th November.

Central Edinburgh can be expensive, but there are a range of options for different budgets in the centre. Edinburgh has good frequent transport links e.g. to Edinburgh Park where accommodation is cheaper.

If you’d like to be connected with other LCF members travelling to the conference please email admin@lawcf.org.

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