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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 residents at this difficult time. Churches have begun thinking about how they can develop their support for care homes in this new context. There are…
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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 attend our weekly group are wanting to discuss the Bible. I posted out a quiz on Mark last week and have had 7 requests for…
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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 weekly gatherings for seniors in the UK, ‘Connections’ welcomes over 150 guests to Holy Trinity Church in Claygate, Surrey. Started 10 years ago by Pippa…
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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 UK based Activities Directory shows churches up and down the country (prior to Coronavirus) hosting gatherings of older people. The lockdown picture would be very…
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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 some in our communities it will have a particular painful poignancy this year, particularly the last generation alive to remember the day itself. Here are…
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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 not able to go to a funeral, or who are planning a funeral with resources for those at home. There will be other resources added…
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It is not often that the elderly make headline news. Yesterday they did, but for two very different reasons. Described as an inspiration by many, Captain Tom Moore from Keighley, aged 99, has been walking 10 laps of his back garden each day, with the aim of reaching 100 in time for his 100th birthday,…
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As Christians we are Easter people. We live in the light of the resurrection of Christ. This is true whether we are old or young, whether suffering from coronavirus or not. In this Holy Week, here are five of the many ways we can share the life-giving message of Easter without even leaving our homes:…
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**Written before coronavirus enforced church closures** Easter is a time to remember, rejoice and proclaim to all, that Christ is risen. Churches swell with irregular attendees both young and old. So how can we care for older people this Easter? The starting point to sharing Easter with older people is theological. Easter is all about…
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