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Mothers’ Union has teamed up with Women’s Aid in a campaign to help draw attention to end domestic abuse. The campaign aims to highlight the fact that 1.6 million women in England experience domestic abuse every year. Three women are killed each fortnight by a current or ex-partner. And one in every seven children will...

Representatives from partner churches in Sri Lanka have written to the Church of Scotland, asking “for prayers as the country navigates a distressing economic and political crisis”. Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is happening alongside political instability and increased levels of poverty due to persistent financial deficits, mounting debt, and poor governance. The Covid-19 pandemic and...

30 years since the C of E said ‘yes’ to women priests Christian charity sets out action plan to combat cost-of-living crisis Thinking of Guy Fawkes ‘Support Ukrainian refugees’ – Tearfund Prayers for Remembrance Getting ready to celebrate 900 years of pilgrimage to St David’s Cathedral Support a Christian charity through your Christmas cards **...

30 years ago, on 11th November 1992, the Church of England voted to allow women to become priests. The first women were ordained in March 1994.

A Christian charity has set out an urgent action plan to help churches respond to the gathering storm. The Jubilee Plus social action charity has published detailed advice to help local congregations support families and individuals survive the coming winter. In ‘Responding to a Deepening Crisis,’ Jubilee Plus has called on churches and Christians to...

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good and pleases God our Saviour. 1 Timothy 2:1-3 Guy Fawkes Night used to be...

Tearfund is calling on British Christians to help support the many displaced and desperate Ukrainian refugees that have fled their country since the start of the brutal war. Since February, more than five million people have been displaced, their families scattered, their homes and cities destroyed. Tearfund’s partners in Ukraine have been working around the...

Remembrance Sunday will be especially poignant this year, as Russia’s war on Ukraine continues to cast long shadows over Europe. But Remembrance is also a time to remember those whom we have loved and lost, from Queen Elizabeth II to members of our own families. So, these prayers may help direct your thoughts as you...

The smallest city with the biggest history of pilgrimage – that is St David’s Wales. And next year, 2023, brings the 900th anniversary of Pope Callixtus II declaring that two pilgrimages to St David’s Cathedral were equal to one journey to Rome. No wonder that the Diocese of St David’s has designated 2023 as its Year of...

If you are about to buy Christmas cards, you may find it worthwhile to visit https://www.eden.co.uk/charity-christmas-cards/  as they offer a range of Christmas cards that raise money for various Christian charities.

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This year, Animal Welfare Sunday falls on Sunday 2nd October, which is the nearest Sunday to St Francis’ feast day on Tuesday 4th. It is a good opportunity to thank God for the animals, and to consider how we might help them. Christians have been involved in animal welfare reform throughout history. For example, even...