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Stories of Christians in action, both at home and around the world
- When Angie Godsell’s husband died she had an idea, which she says, “I couldn’t shake off.” She explained, “I sadly lost my husband, after a long illness with vascular dementia, at the end of February. I was looking for a way to commemorate his life, when I heard about the booklet – Hope in Uncertain...Giving gifts of HOPE
- The coronavirus pandemic has placed Christians who work in roles such as funeral directors, funeral celebrants, bereavement nurses and grief counsellors (like so many in the sector) under great pressure. Often, they are working alone or in small groups where they are the only believer. As a result, Transform Work UK has set up a Christian Support...Being salt and light in times of sorrow
- Debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has welcomed a recent funding boost from the Scottish Government which will help reach people in debt who desperately need support. CAP’s National Director in Scotland, Emma Jackson, said: “This funding boost will enable us to reach people who are being hit the hardest by the pandemic. We’re...CAP Scotland to open new Debt Centres across Scotland
- Bishops warn of a ‘divided nation’ Cathedrals battered by the pandemic Eritrea – more Christians arrested as others released Church of England launches resources on God’s generosity Major clergy wellbeing study results shared Bishop’s call for a better migration policy So many denominations! ** Bishops warn of a ‘divided nation’ The Government should give more...Looking at Church (all articles) for December 2020
- The Government should give more financial aid to our poorest communities, as they are suffering disproportionately from the pandemic. Otherwise, it runs the risk in a rise of “disillusion and unrest”. So warns the Archbishop of York and the Bishops of Manchester and Leeds. In a recent article jointly published in the Yorkshire Post, the...Bishops warn of a ‘divided nation’
- Cathedrals have struggled this year, as Covid-19 drastically cut visitor numbers, and thus income has plummeted. Numbers of lay staff in cathedrals across the country have been facing possible redundancy, as the financial impact of the pandemic continues to hit. Westminster Abbey alone is losing 20 per cent of its staff as it faces a...Cathedrals battered by the pandemic
- The Church of England’s Giving Team has produced a new series of week-long resources (Sunday to Sunday) to encourage people to live generously. It hoped that parishes will use them to organise their own Generosity Week, at a time suitable for them. The material includes eight daily podcast reflections based on generosity in the Bible. A verse...Church of England launches resources on God’s generosity
- Release International can confirm a total of 69 Christian prisoners of faith have now been released in Eritrea – while five more have been arrested. Release partners say that many have been long-term prisoners. One has been behind bars for 16 years. None has ever been sent to trial. When news of their release broke...Eritrea – more Christians arrested as others released
- What helps clergy to flourish? Some insights from an ongoing Church of England research programme have now been sent to curates across the country. The study has found six main principles that contribute to the wellbeing of ordained ministers. They include the ability to handle expectations, recognise times of personal vulnerability, establish healthy boundaries, and...Major clergy wellbeing study results shared
- The EU needs a more “humane, tolerant and equitable migration policy.” So says the Bishop in Europe, Dr Robert Innes, responding to news of recent deaths of migrants who have attempted to cross the English Channel in small boats. Dr Innes spoke of the recent cases as “deeply saddening”. “Refugees, including children, have perished as...Bishop’s call for a better migration policy
- Church leaders often talk about new churches and church planting, but probably talk less about new denominations. Yet new denominations are also being started. In the UK the number has grown from the 97 listed, when they were first counted in 1977, to 250 by the year 2000, falling to 230 by this year. The number of denominations...So many denominations!
- The unsung heroes who help us say goodbye Reflected Faith Series: Welcome to All! The Wellbeing Journey – churches tackling the impact of Covid-19 Offering HOPE in Uncertain Times Give away the Jesus story as told by Mark Helping people cope with loss Could you be a Mission Champion in your church? Helping the spiritually...Looking at Church (all articles) for November 2020