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Retiring Well
Introduction to Transitions We learn early on in life that transitions take their toll on us. Whether we're moving from primary school to "big school", from one job role to...
Navigating Life’s Transitions with Faith and Courage
In the recently released "The Final Lap: Navigating the Transitions of Later Life" John Wyatt guides Christians through the different stages of life and how to approach them with grace...
Responding to Needs in Your Community
“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained...
Hymns We Love
Discipleship is an essential aspect of Christian life, and it's important that people of all ages have access to resources that help them grow in their faith. We are delighted...
All the Days of my Life
David Thompson from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland—in collaboration with the Faith in Later Life network—has released a new resource titled "All the days of my life" to create rich...
Inspiring Christians to Serve and Empower Older People: The Mission of Faith in Later Life
Here at Faith in Later Life it is our mission to inspire and equip Christians to reach, serve, and empower older people everywhere, through the local church. We firmly believe...
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Welcomes you to the Daily Hope Line
We are delighted that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has released a new message on the DailyHOPE telephone line, which Faith in Later Life leads alongside the Church of...
Hope-Filled Older People’s Ministry
Rhi is a member of our Church Champion community and leads the older people’s ministry at her local church, and she's passionate about her about her work serving and empowering...
Creating Connections with Older People
A couple of years ago we spoke with a Faith in Later Life Church Champion, Judi, about her work with older people. Judi shared how her involvement with older people became...
Encouragement from One of Our Church Champions
We recently received a wonderful email from one of our Church Champions about her work in her local church, and about how encouraging she found the last Church Champion...
‘Reimagining Care’
Following the publication of the Archbishops' Commission on Reimagining Care, Faith in Later Life trustees respond: Andrew Wileman, Deputy Director of the Salvation Army's Older People's Ministries and a trustee...
Terry Puttick Speaks on Evangelism
A short clip on what the Bible says about Older People and what our response to that should be. It was a pleasure to have Terry Puttick from London...
Terry Puttick – Where to Turn to in the Bible
Where to turn to in the Bible In a recent Church Champions training session, Terry Puttick from London City Mission came and spoke to us about using the Bible in...
Older People are Returning to the Workforce
A few weeks ago I spoke with Paul Hammond about the rising number of Older People returning to the workforce post retirement. They spoke about the possible causes, the...
Life In All Its Fullness Conference, 17 Sept 2022
We would love you to join us for the Faith in Later Life Conference! Here’s all the info you need... The conference will be taking place on Zoom on Saturday 17th...
Faith in the Second Half Conference to become an annual event following success of first conference
Faith in Later Life, in partnership with Keswick Ministries, are delighted to announce that, following a successful conference earlier this month, Faith in the Second Half Conference will become an...
REVIEW: A Great Place to Grow Old by Tina English
In writing this book about how churches can care for their older members, Tina English manages to challenge, inspire and equip her readers whether they are individuals, members of church...
How can I keep serving?
Imagine going round a stately home and seeing an old-fashioned mangle in the kitchen. Many of us have done that at one time or another and we’ve explained to our...