Media

Sensitive matters at the end of life: 15 questions

By Carl Knightly | 25/06/2020

It’s quite common that someone who knows they are approaching the end of their life has things they’d like to talk about. However there is sometimes a “conspiracy of silence” and it’s difficult to raise the subject. This sheet could act as an ice breaker or be used by the person approaching the end of…

Relaxing lockdown: what are the options for older people to meet together?

By Carl Knightly | 24/06/2020

With ten days’ notice, churches heard that they can reopen on 4 July. As the details are worked out, many churches are having to work out what this means: will we be doing digital church and gathering in person and meeting physical needs? How do we manage risk and different expectations? What about meeting beyond…

Too scared to go out- some things to remember

By Carl Knightly | 15/06/2020

As lockdown is eased, single person households have been told they can ‘bubble’ with another household. After so many weeks this prospect has been a source of joy for some, and anxiety for others: Is it safe to go out? Will people want me to be in their ‘bubble’? Do I initiate the socializing, or…

Taking a stand against racial injustice

By James Burden | 09/06/2020

Churches across the UK have reacted to the events of recent weeks, the horrific killing of George Floyd, and the subsequent protests across the world. There is a growing collection of statements and videos on the Churches Together in England (CTE) page here, some of which could be watched in groups for discussion. Pastor Agu…

One body, many parts – what can you do?

By James Burden | 09/06/2020

‘Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ’. 1 Corinthians 12:12 (NIV)   Welcome to this ‘Faith in Later Life’ May newsletter, and thank you for your continued interest and support. As ever, please do invite others to sign up to…

Reopening church buildings for private prayer

By James Burden | 08/06/2020

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 Local Government has been meeting regularly with a ‘Places of Worship’ task group on opening buildings for prayer, which has included the Archbishop of Canterbury,…

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 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…

Interview on TWR discussing Coronavirus and ‘Shielding’.

By James Burden | 04/06/2020

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 Coronavirus. This interview was in video format and you can watch the interview by clicking here.

Interview on Revelation TV

By James Burden | 04/06/2020

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 impact of Coronavirus, and how we can respond. You can watch this interview on our YouTube channel, using the below link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XoIs_O3tt8

What God is doing for older people through church champions

By Carl Knightly | 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 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…