Posts by Carl Knightly
What to say on the phone when you’re calling someone who is self-isolating
Having a phone conversation with close friends or family in happy times is one thing. Picking up the phone to someone who may be self-isolating, who may be someone you’ve only ever met in a gathering, or even to a neighbour you don’t know well at all, can be scary. But at this time we…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Questions to reflect on
The prospect of isolation and ‘social distancing’ for those over 70 is raising some major societal questions and consequences. In the coming days and weeks we will be exploring in more detail, some of the answers to the below questions: – With greater longevity, those over 70 are not just one generation but sometimes two.…
Read MoreCoronavirus- How can I help?
Unless you have been in hibernation you won’t have failed to notice the world appears to be in the grip of the Coronavirus. There are differing views on severity, but over 119,000 people worldwide have caught the virus, and over 4,300 people have died. And what the experts are clear about is that those most…
Read MoreNews from our Parliamentary Reception; and much more!
‘So even to old age and grey hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.’ Psalm 71 v 18 (ESV) Welcome to this February newsletter, and thank you for your continued interest and support. As ever, if there is…
Read MoreGlobal News Alliance: Parliamentary reception report
Following the Faith in Later Life special parliamentary reception on 13th February 2020, you can watch a video news report of the event, on Global News Alliance news. Watch the news report by clicking here.
Read MoreIntergenerational friendship is a blessing to all
After hearing all about the work of Faith in Later Life and their outreach into the communities of engaged but older parishioners that are all around us, I got to thinking about the chap I sit next to every week at church, James. We have sat next to each other most Sundays now for a…
Read MoreFaith in Later Life Parliamentary Reception Live Broadcast
Watch a live broadcast on the Christian international CBN news channel, which was broadcast immediately before our special Parliamentary Reception on 13th February from the UK Houses of Parliament. Watch the video on our YouTube channel by clicking here.
Read MoreChurch urged to be an agent of change when it comes to older people
Listen to CEO Carl Knightly speaking on Premier Radio about the Faith in Later Life mission, and how churches can reimagine how they serve and empower their older congregation. Read about a special Parliamentary Reception recently, where a group of Christian MPs, church leaders and Christians in leadership were updated on all that Faith in…
Read MoreNew year, new yearning?
‘And He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also He said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21 v 5 (ESV) Welcome to this first newsletter of the new year and indeed the new decade, and may I take this…
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