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- The National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast was due to take place on 23rd June at Westminster Hall, and to be chaired by Andrew Selous MP. It is an annual recognition of the contribution that Christianity makes to the national life of the UK. The main speaker was to have been the Revd Les Isaac OBE, founder of...National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast
- Editor: The following stories are ‘News’ stories telling how various Christian organisations are dealing with the crisis as at the end of March/early April.Because the coronavirus crisis is changing so rapidly, please note: Throughout April we will be UPDATING our News EACH FRIDAY AT 3PM Please go to: www.parishpump.co.uk / Resources / Editorial / Coronavirus...News (all) for May 2020
- Amanda Khozi Mukwashi, the CEO of Christian Aid, has written to all of those involved in helping with Christian Aid Week this month: “Many of you will have been planning house-to-house collections and events. Under the current circumstances, sadly, house-to-house collections and delivery-only collections should not go ahead. In particular, along with many churches, events such...Updated guidance for Christian Aid Week (10 – 16 May)
- A series of reflections on how to cope with anxiety and loneliness in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, including simple Christian meditation techniques and five tips, have been published by the Church of England. A number of actions that could help people feeling isolated or worried, as well as those who grieve, are put...New Mental Health Reflections published by the Church of England
- The Church of England has published a leaflet giving five tips to help loneliness: Pray. Light a candle, if safe, and pray for hope, faith and strength to keep loving and caring for each other during this time of struggle. Talk about how you feel. This may be difficult if you are self-isolating, but do...Five Tips for Tackling Loneliness and Isolation
- “As you would expect, Tearfund’s work will continue through our amazing network of courageous Christian partners and churches around the world.” So says Nigel Harris, CEO of Tearfund. “We are doing all we can to follow Jesus where the need is greatest, bringing practical help and powerful hope to the most vulnerable people, just as...Tearfund – still working around the world
- ‘God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea…’ Psalm 46:1,2 “In this time of great uncertainty, at MAF UK we have felt God draw us to these precious verses from Psalm 46, and I wanted to remind...MAF – still flying to bring help to the isolated
- Church Mission Society has opened a space on its website for anyone to use. It explains: “Our world, and our lives, have changed radically. Are you sad? Angry? Scared? “Well, then you’re not alone. Lamentspace is a place where we share our grief with God and each other. About the big things as well as those that may...Church Mission Society launches a ‘lament space’ for those in pain
- Toybox, the Christian charity which helps street children, has issued a recent statement to explain how the current crisis is affecting their work. “Street children are particularly susceptible to contracting the virus. The two things that best prevent the spread are the two things that street children will find most difficult: practising good hygiene and...Toybox – still helping the street children
- CAP has temporarily stopped all face-to-face Debt Help visits, community groups and events. It says: “This is an unprecedented time and we are acutely aware that those living in poverty, suffering with mental ill-health or other vulnerabilities will be most affected by the coronavirus outbreak.” Because of this, CAP says it is working hard to...Christians Against Poverty reacts to coronavirus
- The Children’s Society has thanked “our fantastic supporters for your kindness and generosity” in recent months, but for the moment it has postponed all volunteering activity. “Coordinators who are due to open their networks’ boxes in May, June and July will receive a letter to let them know what to do. If you recently completed...Children’s Society
- Mothers’ Union knows that these are very difficult times for families. “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 ready and be some of the first in line to support those around...Mothers’ Union