Bereavement
Reopening church buildings for private prayer
Following the government’s announcement about churches and private prayer, what does this mean for older people? Why is individual prayer so important? The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and…
Churches and care homes – how can we help?
Care homes are in the news more than ever before, whether due to a lack of PPE or funding, or hearing about sacrificial staff “living in” to look after their…
Interview on TWR discussing Coronavirus and ‘Shielding’.
Earlier this week James Maidment-Fullard interviewed our CEO Carl Knightly on the Christian radio station TWR. Carl offered his thoughts on the governments ‘shielding’ measures, and the continued impact of…
Interview on Revelation TV
Recently our CEO Carl Knightly spoke with Nikki Mills on Christian television channel Revelation TV. Carl was sharing about the work of ‘Faith in Later Life’ as well as the…
What God is doing for older people through church champions
We recently asked some of our Church Champions what they have seen God doing during lockdown and to share stories. Here is some of what they shared: “Many non-Christians who…
The story behind ‘Hymns We Love’
One of the popular options on the free 24-hour Daily Hope Prayer Line is ‘Hymns We Love’. This started in a local church. Here’s the story: One of the largest…
The love of Christ, good works and eternal hope.
‘And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all…
What will the new normal look like, and what can we do now to prepare?
What will the new normal look like, and what can we do now to prepare? Ten things to consider for churches ministering to older people. A quick look at our…
How churches are marking VE Day
The big gatherings may have been postponed but churches are still finding ways to mark the 75th anniversary of VE day on the bank holiday weekend of 8th May. For…
For those not able to attend a funeral
Funerals during Covid-19 with social distancing and new regulations are especially painful for those who are grieving or not able to attend. Here are some resources for Christians who are…