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Churches are making sure older people get a phone call
For those over 70 then it may be only in the most recent season of your life that people started sending texts and emails rather than picking up the phone....
What to say on the phone when you’re calling someone who is self-isolating
Having a phone conversation with close friends or family in happy times is one thing. Picking up the phone to someone who may be self-isolating, who may be someone you’ve...
Coronavirus: Questions to reflect on
The prospect of isolation and ‘social distancing’ for those over 70 is raising some major societal questions and consequences. In the coming days and weeks we will be exploring in...
Coronavirus- How can I help?
Unless you have been in hibernation you won’t have failed to notice the world appears to be in the grip of the Coronavirus. There are differing views on severity, but...
News from our Parliamentary Reception; and much more!
‘So even to old age and grey hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.’...
Intergenerational friendship is a blessing to all
After hearing all about the work of Faith in Later Life and their outreach into the communities of engaged but older parishioners that are all around us, I got to...
New year, new yearning?
‘And He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also He said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”...
The roaring twenties – a decade when Christians can be a voice for change for older people
2020 – 2030 has been designated the decade of healthy ageing by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The WHO is involving governments and organisations to improve the lives of older...
Shining the light of Jesus at Christmas
‘The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world did...
Why the best gift this Christmas can be a simple visit
Christmas is a time for getting together. Families and relatives will be coming from near and far, and churches will be visiting older people in care homes. Yet many often...
How do I love my neighbour?
‘And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as yourself’. Matthew 22 v 39 (ESV) Welcome to this November newsletter, and thank you for your continued...
How do I love my neighbour?
There are two things that I have recently reflected on. The first is that a lot of older people live on my street. The second is that at my church...
Celebrating two years, and God’s faithfulness
‘Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love Him and keep His commandments, to a...
What happens to faith when Christians get dementia?
Thousands of people in the UK and around the world are living with dementia. Many are Christians who are part of a local church. Perhaps you, or someone you know,...
Exciting theology news, encouraging stories and a blog!
‘And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ’. Philippians 1 v...
Senior stories
During the summer months, I visited a number of churches and also heard from 'Faith in Later Life' supporters about Seniors related ministry in their churches and communities, and there...
Declaring His power to the next generation
‘Even when I am old and grey, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts, to all who are...
Soaring during Summer
‘but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and...