Posts by Carl Knightly
With Society ‘open for business’ again, we must not forget our older people
As a national UK lockdown eases, some people are returning to work and many church buildings are either open again, or making tentative plans to reopen; and even those people who have been shielding have been told they don’t need to do this anymore. But what sort of new normal do we have to…
Read MoreHidden treasures of ‘lockdown’.
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures: He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23: 1-3 (ESV) Welcome to our ‘Faith in Later Life’ August newsletter, and thank…
Read MoreCoronavirus and older people: some encouraging stats
Older people are showing resilience in difficult times. We know this personally, but it is often hidden in what can seem like a tide of bad news. Sometimes the figures are worth looking at more closely for the nuggets of encouragement. The Office for National Statistics released new figures on 3 July using a…
Read MoreNational Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast: Church, older people and lockdown
Every year, over 700 MPs, Peers and church leaders gather together in the Houses of Parliament to pray for our Parliament, government and politics, to build relationships between church leaders and their local MPs, and to reflect upon the relevance of the Christian faith to our public life. This year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic,…
Read MoreWhat to do when someone dies
When someone dies, especially if you are next of kin and/or an executor or have power of attorney, you are usually in shock. Nevertheless, there are plenty of practical tasks to be done. Here’s a list of things you may need to do, which will hopefully help you through this difficult time. The day…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to ‘finish well’?
‘And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ’. Philippians 1 v 6 (ESV) Welcome to our ‘Faith in Later Life’ June newsletter, and thank you for your continued interest and support. As ever, please do…
Read MoreSensitive matters at the end of life: 15 questions
It’s quite common that someone who knows they are approaching the end of their life has things they’d like to talk about. However there is sometimes a “conspiracy of silence” and it’s difficult to raise the subject. This sheet could act as an ice breaker or be used by the person approaching the end of…
Read MoreRelaxing lockdown: what are the options for older people to meet together?
With ten days’ notice, churches heard that they can reopen on 4 July. As the details are worked out, many churches are having to work out what this means: will we be doing digital church and gathering in person and meeting physical needs? How do we manage risk and different expectations? What about meeting beyond…
Read More‘Hymns We Love’ series: Thine be the glory
Thine be the glory Thine be the glory, Risen, conquering Son, Endless is the victory Thou o’er death hast won; Angels in bright raiment Rolled the stone away, Kept the folded grave-clothes Where thy body lay. Thine be the glory, Risen, conquering Son; Endless is the victory Thou o’er death hast won! Lo,…
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