Posts by Ruth Preston
Christmas Postcard Project 2021
We are so excited to be running our Christmas Postcard Project for the second year running! We wanted to provide a few suggestions as to how the Christmas postcards could be used. This is in no way an exhaustive list, so do let us know any other ideas you have to make the most of…
Read MorePress Release from Faith in Later Life: New CEO announced
Faith in Later Life has today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Jamie Hill, following the departure of Carl Knightly in September this year to take up a new role at London City Mission. Jamie Hill joins Faith in Later Life from Christian distribution mission Kingsway CLC trust, where he was Executive Director until earlier this…
Read MoreFacing Loneliness: Spiritual encouragement and practical ideas
I came across this quote recently, ‘Loneliness is about the scariest thing out there’. I wonder how you feel about that? Of course, a lot has been written about loneliness recently, with lockdown, social isolation and shielding meaning that more people have had to face it. It has been recognised as a danger, as shown…
Read MoreJuly Newsletter
Reaching, serving and empowering older people Welcome to this July Faith in Later Life newsletter where we will be sharing updates and news, signposting to new resources, and highlighting opportunities for you to get involved with. “I love the [Faith in Later Life] oneness of heart in wanting to bring Christ to those…
Read MoreHow should we live each day?
Sometimes the question is asked ‘If you could choose to spend a day with anyone in the world, past or present, who would you choose?’ It can be quite revealing to listen to people’s answers. Some choose famous characters from history, some may choose a pop star or celebrity. Some stick with the more conventional…
Read MoreJune Newsletter
Reaching, serving and empowering older people Welcome to this June Faith in Later Life newsletter where we will be sharing updates and news, signposting to new resources, and highlighting opportunities for you to get involved with. “To stumble across your website from a Google search for Seniors Ministry was an answer to prayer… we…
Read MoreMay Newsletter
Reaching, serving and empowering older people Welcome to this May Faith in Later Life newsletter where we will be sharing updates and news, signposting to new resources, and highlighting opportunities for you to get involved with. “I feel like I have so much to learn but the resources on the Faith in…
Read MoreApril Newsletter
Reaching, serving and empowering older people Welcome to this April Faith in Later Life newsletter where we will be sharing updates and news, signposting to new resources, and highlighting opportunities for you to get involved with. “I have been reminded of my calling to do this work, and that God is not leaving…
Read MoreOpening up God’s Word in God’s World
‘God’s Word in God’s world’ is a new devotional resource from Pilgrims’ Friend Society which helps older people re-visit familiar scriptures. Ruth Ranger, Community Engagement Officer at Pilgrims’ Friend Society, shares with us the reason she created this resource and how it can benefit users of all ages. During the first lockdown of Covid-19 last…
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