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The Discipleship Cycle App
My name is Ian. I am 69 years old and am fortunate enough to have been retired for the last 6 years. I live in a rural part of England...
Same Roots: Fresh Shoots
We’re excited to unveil our refreshed logo at Faith in Later Life, designed to better reflect our vision and enduring faith in later life. Replanting for Fruitfulness Just like replanting...
Is your Church faith in later life friendly?
Our population is ageing fast. That means more older people in our churches and communities – what a wonderful opportunity for the gospel, and to demonstrate God’s unfailing love! Helping...
Church Champion Book Review: Abide by Warren W. Wiersbe
As we explore what it means to engage in discipleship that will sustain us both now and in later life, Church Champion Jean shares a few thoughts about the book...
Ending Well as a Single Christian
Single Friendly Church Network is a charity which encourages churches to welcome and value single people at every stage of life. This includes those who have never married, people who...
All-age or No-age?
Summer can be a strange season in church. Key volunteers and even the minister may have time away. Some families with school-aged children may head off on holiday. Children’s groups...
Job Opportunity at Faith in Later Life
Are you highly organised and passionate about helping older people to have faith in later life? We are, and we’re looking for someone to provide comprehensive administrative and communications support...
What’s so scary about moving into a care home?
Supporting someone in their move to a care home can be an emotionally challenging time. In her latest blog for Faith in Later Life, Helen Nathan at Pilgrims’ Friend Society...
Advice on living a resilient life
There’s a question that older people ask me from time to time – it’s whether I can recommend them a book about ‘lifelong faith.’ What do they mean by this?...
Church Champion Story: St John’s Walton, Chesterfield
Faith in Later Life Church Champion Hazel, is the Seniors Ministry Lead at St John's Walton. Here she tells us more about the tremendous range of groups which are bringing...
We’re not all going on a Summer Holiday
Cliff Richard’s sixties hit ‘We’re all going on a summer holiday’ describes a summer break away from it all; having fun, laughing, free of worries, doing things we’ve always wanted...
Empowering Communities to Care
In our ageing society, the efforts of community groups, churches, and individuals such as Faith in Later Life Church Champions play a crucial role in supporting and promoting flourishing in...
What’s important when choosing a care home
If you are involved with ministry among older people you may have the privilege of supporting someone through their decision to move to a care home. Our partner charity Pilgrims’...
Church Champion Story: Enfield Town Community Church
Faith in Later Life Church Champion Sarah, leads a Seniors group at Enfield Town Community Church. Here she tells us more about the group which has recently welcomed new members...
Church Champion Story: Oasis, Stockport
Andy Brown is the deacon for Oasis at Emmanuel Community Church in Stockport. Here he tells us more about some of the 'nuts and bolts' of what it might look...
DailyHOPE Restored
In January we shared the news that the DailyHOPE telephone line would have to close after almost four years of ministry, due to a lack of funding to keep the...
Making Mother’s Day better for people living with dementia
This Mother’s Day many tens of thousands of sons and daughters will be spending time with a mum who does not recognise them or remember who they are. I know...
Church Champion Story: Angels of Blessing
Faith in Later Life Church Champion Sally, is the Associate Minister at Frinton Free Church in Essex, and leads a vibrant seniors ministry there. Here she tells us more about...