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Heroes of Faith – Prayer Vigil for Leah Sharibu’s 18th Birthday

14th May 202114th May 2021 Shirley McGreal 46 Views 0 Comments Boko Haram captivity, Leah Sharibu, Nigeria. Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has been relentless in maintaining awareness of Leah’s captivity. The Islamic terrorist group released all the remaining girls

Leah Sharibu will be 18 on Friday, 14 May 2021, and it will be three years and counting since she,

Editors' Picks Feature Marcia Dixon

Turning 50 – Ageing, living life large and faith

31st March 202125th March 2021 Becky W 44 Views 0 Comments age, BAME, BME, community, Faith, God, Jesus, Life, Lifestyle, Old age, praise, worship

Whilst we live in a society that reveres youth, there is something to be said for growing older. Increasingly, age is no longer seen as a barrier and older people are pursuing new goals, embarking on exciting new initiatives and enjoying new things.

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Overcoming Boredom by Obedience to God by Rev Stephen Brooks

27th March 202124th March 2021 Becky W 51 Views 0 Comments Boredom, church, community, Coronavirus, Goals, God, Jesus, Life, Lockdown, Pandemic, praise, Rev Stephen Brooks, time, worship

Being bored during the national lockdown has challenged our sense of self, as people have looked for meaning in their day-to-day lives in the absence of the usual routine.

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Three Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Women’s Ministry by Grace Gladys Famoriyo

26th March 202124th March 2021 Becky W 36 Views 0 Comments #Finances, #Grace Gladys Famoriyo, BAME, BME, Business, career, church, community, employment, experience, Faith, God, help, job, Ministry, Support, women, worship

Funding your new ministry is one of the major hurdles. In the early stages, finding monthly partners, sponsorships, etc. can prove challenging.

Editors' Picks Marcia Dixon

Food for Thought by Marcia Dixon MBE

24th March 202124th March 2021 Becky W 64 Views 1 Comment African church, BAME, Black Church, Black history, BME, church, community, Coronavirus, Equality National Survey (EVENS), Faith, God, health, Jesus, Lockdown, Marcia Dixon MBE, National prayer, Pandemic, praise, The Bible, together, worship

There are always lessons for the Church to learn when a minister falls and makes grave, criminal mistakes. It’s important to remember that the only Person who is perfect is Christ, and that all believers are trying to follow His great example.

Editors' Picks Feature Joy Roxborough

Lockdown project launched with Back Her Business programme by Joy Roxborough

22nd March 202119th March 2021 Becky W 43 Views 0 Comments #Joy Roxborough, Back Her Business programme, BAME, BME, career, crowdfunding, educate, grow, learn, lockdown project, Money, Natwest, opportunity

I was presented with the opportunity to launch a business crowdfunding campaign through the NatWest ‘Back Her Business’ programme.

Editors' Picks Vanessa Grossett

Rich Black History – Writing Historical Fiction

20th March 202119th March 2021 Becky W 53 Views 0 Comments author, Black history, Books, career, History, learn, opportunity, talent, writing

When it comes to featuring Black characters in historical fiction, we usually come across the characters in enslavement, or in some type of lowly position, especially in the medieval times.

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The Deal Is Closed – What’s Next? by Vanessa Grossett

8th December 20206th December 2020 Becky Wybrow 131 Views 0 Comments manuscript, published author, Publishing contract, terminate the contract

Congratulations! You have now received a publishing contract. Your manuscript will finally be in print, and in the public eye.

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Keep the light of Christmas shining by Dionne Gravesande

7th December 20206th December 2020 Becky Wybrow 145 Views 0 Comments Christmas, COVID-19, Light of the world, Prince of Peace, shining

For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His

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Food 4 Thought by Marcia Dixon MBE

6th December 20206th December 2020 Becky Wybrow 146 Views 0 Comments Christmas 2020, COVID-19, Food 4 Thought, Marcia Dixon MBE, millennials, Pandemic

2020 – A year of reflection As Christmas approaches – and maybe for the first time in living memory – society

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Interview with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred by Marcia Dixon MBE

5th December 20203rd December 2020 Shirley McGreal 160 Views 0 Comments author and speaker, Bishop Joe Aldred, Churches Together in England, From Top Mountain, Housing Justice, Marcia Dixon, Movement for Justice and Reconciliation, Preaching with Power, Roehampton University, The Black Church

Bishop Dr Joe Aldred is an ecumenist, broadcaster, speaker and author/editor of several books and articles, including: Preaching with Power; Praying with