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Churches and care homes – how can we help?

By Faith in Later Life / 04/06/2020 /

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…

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What God is doing for older people through church champions

By Alex Drew / 21/05/2020 /

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…

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The story behind ‘Hymns We Love’

By Alex Drew / 12/05/2020 /

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…

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What will the new normal look like, and what can we do now to prepare?

By Alex Drew / 06/05/2020 /

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…

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How churches are marking VE Day

By Alex Drew / 04/05/2020 /

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…

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For those not able to attend a funeral

By Alex Drew / 23/04/2020 /

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…

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Captain Tom and care homes: How do we really view older people?

By Alex Drew / 15/04/2020 /

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,…

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Six ways to reach out in Easter lockdown

By Alex Drew / 08/04/2020 /

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…

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Old Easter

By Alex Drew / 06/04/2020 /

**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.…

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