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Even before coronavirus, Lebanon has been suffering in recent times. The country is riven with conflict, and its economy is shattered. Nearly a quarter of its population are refugees. With the arrival of coronavirus, the situation has become desperate.  As a senior Lebanese church leader explains: “Lebanon is passing through the most difficult times in...

Strange times we are living through. The future consequences of coronavirus are going to be challenging, to say the least. How will our churches fare when our buildings are allowed to re-open? One could say that the reasons for churchgoing can be put into three slots, ‘Culture’, ‘Faith’ and ‘Community’. Many churchgoers would probably recognise...

MAF still flying Christians help by donating to foodbanks Refugee Week – 15th-21st June Conservation Foundation wants to hear stories from your garden Christian summer events and travel agencies hard hit by crisis Church Mission Society’s concern for Africa Mothers’ Union offers range of resources CPAS welcomes everybody online Creative things you can do with...

Saturday 20th June was meant to be the day when MAF celebrated its 75th Anniversary of flying with a big celebration in London. Not being able to meet with its many supporters is bitterly disappointing, but MAF now wants instead to pray for its supporters, and to reassure them at this difficult time. As MAF...

Many churches around the country have responded to the crisis by either running their own foodbank, or helping supply a local one. The need is all too clear: recent figures from a YouGov poll done for the Food Foundation suggest that since the lockdown began, 1.5 million people in the UK have gone one whole...

As the annual ‘Refugee Week’ approaches, various Christian relief agencies and campaign groups warn that coronavirus could have a catastrophic impact on the refugees whom they are trying to help. First, the big picture:  according to the UNHCR, “we are currently witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record.  An unprecedented 70.8 million people around the world...

Have you been gardening during lockdown?  If so, you may have a story or some advice to share.  In that case, the Conservation Foundation would love to hear from you.  It has recently launched a virtual Gardening Against the Odds network on Facebook @gardeningagainsttheodds  and on our website at https://conservationfoundation.co.uk/projects/gardening-against-the-odds/ As David Shreeve of the Conservation Foundation explains:...

A number of Christian travel companies face possible financial ruin in the wake of the Covid-19 virus. Companies affected include: Lightline Pilgrimages (to the Holy Land), Oak Hall Expeditions, Pax Travel, and McCabe Pilgrimages (which would have handled travel to the Oberammergau Passion Play this summer – now postponed until 2022.) Ironically, the Oberammergau Passion...

“In Africa, the lockdown is almost a disaster in itself, especially for people who live day to day. The fear is that it will explode in countries with few healthcare resources.”  So says Stephen Burgess, CMS regional manager for Africa. “And this is alongside situations with refugees/displaced people, a locust invasion, drought in one part,...

The Mothers’ Union has made a very practical response to the coronavirus. As their website explains, “We know that our work and experience in re-building communities and supporting family life is going to be more important than ever once the threat of COVID-19 subsides. Our members will be some of the first in line to...

CPAS, the Anglican agency that helps local churches do mission, has refused to be shut down this summer by coronavirus. Although it has had to cancel its entire summer programme of youth holidays and training events – at a cost of more than £250,000, it is still determined to do what it can. General Director...

Bible Society is urging people to make good use of their enforced time at home by using their creativity to read the Bible with better appreciation. To help with this, Bible Society is offering a range of creative Bible-based resources to help people learn new skills, such as journaling, colouring or doing crafts that are...