Member Article

Prize money for pulpit puns

“Fight truth decay” is a favourite. “Come in for a free faith lift,” is another. These are just two examples of the puns found on notice boards outside churches. Reuters has reported that the hunt is now on for the best pulpit pun, with a £500 prize for the number one religious slogan.

Margaret Slater, of the church property specialists Congregational and General Insurance, who are organising the competition, said: “It never fails to amaze us how many interesting posters there are. Some of the puns really make you smile and we’ve seen some great examples of creative copywriting too.”

Among the classics she cited were “Chxxch – Have you guessed what’s missing? UR!” and “God, you’re great!” The World Cup last year offered the perfect chance to cheer on striker Wayne Rooney and make some converts too: “Rooney shoots but Jesus saves.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .