Faith in Later Life exists to inspire and equip Christians to reach, serve and empower older people in every community, through the local Church
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Written for Faith in Later Life by Professor Keith Brown and Karen Grimshaw, and endorsed by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Longevity, this guidance resource expertly sets the context of loneliness amongst older people (in the UK) as well as the work that Christian organisations are involved in in this area, and shares helpful ideas and tools to enable groups and individuals in engaging with loneliness in a variety of contexts.
Church communities and Christian organisations have been and remain at the forefront of civil society efforts to raise awareness of the debilitating impact of loneliness and well as creating communities and relationships that go some way to tackling loneliness, and this guidance shares information about a variety of Christian organisations involved with addressing loneliness – as well as reminding us of the inherent value of older people.
This guidance is free to download.
Click here to read more.
We are delighted that Jim Shannon MP, a friend of our work, has published an Early Day Motion in Parliament praising Faith in Later Life and our Church Champions network:
Could your MP join those who’ve endorsed this motion, raising the voice of older people and the role of the church?
👉https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/58895
Parliament asked to recognise Christian charity
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A Christian MP has asked Parliament to recognise the contribution of a Christian charity that has been serving older people for many years. Faith in Later Life encourages churches to help solve loneli...
Written for Faith in Later Life by Professor Keith Brown and Karen Grimshaw, and endorsed by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Longevity, this guidance resource expertly sets the context of loneliness amongst older people (in the UK) as well as the work that Christian organisations are involved in in this area, and shares helpful ideas and tools to enable groups and individuals in engaging with loneliness in a variety of contexts.
You can access the full resource here: faithinlaterlife.org/fill-resource/loneliness-in-older-people-guidance-on-how-christian-faith-org...
Older people are part of the extended all-age family of the church! Many older people are key volunteers in children and youth ministry, supporting, praying, and leading. Our friends at the NATIONAL ESTATE CHURCHES NETWORK are holding a conference on 29 September, 10am - 2.30pm. Here are the details:
“This year we bring 'Your Time'. We will be exploring mission and ministry with the children and young people of our estates. The Good Childhood Report released two weeks ago highlights the continuing trend of declining happiness amongst the young. As those in the heart of the community we can make a difference. Join us to find out more about how. Free Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/necn-your-time-children-youth-and-families-conference-tickets-162406023789
We loved this comment from Helen at our conference on Saturday in the online chat:
"As I approached retirement from work I had a chat with my church leader. His comment is worth sharing: Christians don't retire, we keep going, waiting for the final promotion!”
Join us next Thursday lunchtime at 12.30pm on zoom to pray for the political party conferences taking place over the next couple of weeks. We will be praying for the work of @UK_CCF, @ChrLeft and @LibDemCF.
Email Lisa Hutt for the log in: [email protected]
What? Churches that Change Communities 2021
When? Saturday 6th November, 10.15am-5.15pm
Where? Manchester OR online (you decide!)
Book in for #CTCC21 at https://buff.ly/3AhbHsd
King of Kings - Hillsong Worship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of5IcFWiEpg
We are delighted too that Jim Shannon MP, a friend of our work, has published an Early Day Motion in Parliament praising Faith in Later Life and our Church Champions network:
Role of Christian charity - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament
That this House celebrates the contribution of Christian charity, Faith in Later Life, as it seeks to mobilise the...
edm.parliament.uk
Fabulous, St Michael’s!
There are chair exercises (plus Hymns We Love, prayers and more) on the free Daily Hope phone line: 0800 804 8044
Weekly chair exercises for our elderly members in progress. ❤️