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By Alex Drew | 08/01/2024

It wasn’t all that long ago that remote communication took time, money, and effort. I still remember standing in line for the payphone in halls at university, and eventually having…

Loving My Neighbour Living With Dementia

By Louise Morse | 18/12/2023

When it comes to loving our neighbours there are so many situations and so many different ways it reminds me of the Elizabeth Barrett Browning Sonnet, ‘How do I love…

Three Advent Stories: While Shepherds Watched

By Andrew Wileman | 12/12/2023

This carol reflects one of the most astonishing encounters of the Christmas story. On one level it is that familiar and well-loved story. Shepherds were in the fields among smelly…

Three Advent Stories: Good King Wenceslas

By Andrew Wileman | 12/12/2023

The story doesn’t end well for the ‘Good King’, but it is an inspiring story of kindness and service and tells a much-needed message, not just at Christmas, but for…

Three Advent Stories: O Holy Night

By Andrew Wileman | 12/12/2023

The central character of this stunning song was Placide Cappeau, a wine merchant and the mayor of Roquemaure, France. In 1847, to the surprise of people in his town, the…

Seniors Ministry: Where to Begin

By Fiona Costa | 12/12/2023

Following on from our recent interview with one of our ambassadors, Fiona Costa, about the wonderful Cafe Concerts at her church, she shares a few helpful tips for those of…

Introducing the Torch Trust

By Tim Jeffery | 07/12/2023

Let me introduce you to David. Around four years ago he very suddenly lost the sight in one eye. No warning, it just stopped working. Investigations found a rare condition…

9 Ideas for Outreach to Rural Seniors

By Tim Wilson | 27/11/2023

How can we reach out to older people over the Christmas period? Our church is in a village in Cheshire. A few years back we had a rethink about how…

Trustee Opportunities at Faith in Later Life

By Faith in Later Life | 23/11/2023

Could you be a Faith in Later Life Trustee? We are blessed to have a committed and experienced group of trustees who enjoy serving Faith in Later Life together. To…

Love My Neighbour – In Care Homes

By Stephen Hammersley | 15/11/2023

Everyone gets a bit down when the days get colder, and the nights draw in.  Most of us hunker down and suffer through the abominable ‘trick or treat’ season and…