Grandparenting
Creating connections with older people
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Judi about her work with older people, particularly during the impact of the Coronavirus. Judi is part of a Baptist Church in…
Is your church Dementia-friendly?
The concept of Dementia-friendly communities was introduced in 2012, which aimed to increase awareness of the needs of people living with Dementia across sectors, organisations, and the public; to build…
Caring for those with dementia, and their carers
Starting with an encounter 14 years ago, Helen McKay-Ferguson from our sister charity Pilgrims’ Friend Society shares how the church can play a vital role in looking after those facing…
The Lowdown on Loneliness
“It has been so long since I saw anyone I knew in the flesh. Seeing her face has literally made my year! I almost cried.” (‘Time to Talk Befriending’ scheme…
Easter Postcards
The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant disruption to our everyday lives. According to Age UK, loneliness affects well over one million people over the age of 65 in normal life,…
Ministries amongst older people: what COVID has taught us
With the ageing population changing the demographics of our communities and our churches, it is important that Christian faith organisations focus now on those people living in the fourth age;…
For Such a Time as This
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with another one of our wonderful Church Champions, Debbie. She had so many wonderful stories to share and we have done our best…
Cherish the Person, Change the Community
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Debs from Hope Community Church in East Manchester. Debs shared with us her heart for older people and how she is doing…
Continuing during COVID
A blog post by Church Champion, Ruth Ranger. My work as a Community Engagement Officer for the Christian charity Pilgrims’ Friend Society (PFS) means that I am able…
What is the Fourth Age?
Celebrating the Fourth Age and Valuing the Contributions of Older People Those in the fourth age are in their eighties, nineties and centenarians. Many commentators refer to the…