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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;...
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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...
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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...
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February 2021 Newsletter

Reaching, serving and empowering older people Welcome to this February Faith in Later Life newsletter where we will be sharing updates and news, signposting to new resources, and highlighting opportunities...
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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...
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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...
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Reaching Out to Care Homes

Jenny is in her eighties and lives in a sheltered housing residential home. She has a strong faith in Jesus and has always attended church, but always felt shy about...
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Does My Church Value Older People?

In 2019, almost one in five of the UK population (18%) were aged over 65. This is likely to increase over the next 40 years to one in four. The...
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Care Home Placements: Advice for Individuals and Churches

With the average age of church members increasing in most churches and the numbers of those in the fourth age rising, the likelihood of members needing to find an appropriate...
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January 2021 Newsletter

January 2021 Reaching, serving and empowering older people   Welcome to this January Faith in Later Life newsletter where we will be sharing updates and news, signposting to new resources,...
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Stories of Encouragement Shared by Mavis 

Mavis recently got in touch with us to share some more stories of encouragement. We are always so moved by the stories Mavis has to share and never cease to...
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Care and Compassion in the Church

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Keith Mcintosh, a Church Champion from St Andrews Church in Leyland, Lancashire. Keith shared with us how he is using his passion...
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December 2020

December 2020 Reaching, serving and empowering older people   Welcome to this December Faith in Later Life newsletter where we will be sharing updates and news, signposting to new resources,...
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What hotel quarantine taught me about my faith

Ben Boland is an aged care chaplain and author based in Australia and is a Faith in Later Life Church Champion. He recently spent time working in an aged care...
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Social Work Leader appointed as first Ambassador

Press Release from Faith in Later Life: Social Work Leader appointed as first Ambassador  Faith in Later Life are delighted to announce that the founding Director of the National Centre for Post Qualifying Social...
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Stories of Spiritual Renewal, Reconciliation, and Healing

Wendy Dodson, one of our Church Champions, recently sent an email to us sharing an interview she did for BBC Three Counties Radio. During the interview, Wendy shared about her...
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You are Not Forgotten | Hope is Not Lost

Over 65s are said to fear loneliness more than COVID-19 this Christmas after a difficult year of self-isolating, shielding, and being physically cut off from their loved ones.   According...
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November 2020

November 2020 Reaching, serving and empowering older people   Welcome to this November Faith in Later Life newsletter where we will be sharing updates and news, signposting to new resources,...
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