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Churches sing for Syrian Christians facing another hard winter as the crisis continues

9th December 201810th December 2018 Josie McFarlane 298 Views 0 Comment charity, Christ, christian, Christmas, churches, community, Faith, God, Islamic extremists, mission, Open Doors, Poverty, pray, Syrian Christians, war

As the crisis in Syria drags towards its eighth year, Open Doors is asking supporters to Sing for Syria and

Charity Affairs Lifestyle

Let’s help bring ‘peace on Earth’ to families hurt by war and conflict this Christmas, says Christian Aid

8th December 20184th December 2018 Josie McFarlane 231 Views 0 Comment #Syria, charity, children, Christ, christian, christian aid, Christmas gift, Columbia, communities, community, Faith, God, Jesus, Peacemaker appeal, Poverty, South Sudan, World Peace

With Advent now underway, Christian Aid is inviting churches across Britain and Ireland to help bring ‘peace on Earth’ by

Health Lifestyle

Male suicide rates in Wales ‘a national emergency’

6th December 20186th December 2018 Josie McFarlane 143 Views 0 Comment 2 Wish Upon A Star, charity, community, emergency, Male suicicde, mental health, national emergency, suicide, Support

There should be as big a focus on mental health as physical health in order to reduce the number of

Mission

Volunteering on short-term mission – Is it worth it?

1st December 201829th November 2018 Becky Wybrow 252 Views 0 Comment #Zimbabwe, Africa, Brazil, charity, children, christian, Christian volunteering charity, community, Dominican Republic, education, Faith, Good Samaritan, local tradespeople, Mission Direct, Poverty, project, volunteer

Volunteering on short-term mission – Is it worth it? There are differing opinions when it comes to short-term mission trips,

Feature

Ah, the joy of Christmas! by Rev Cassius Francis

28th November 201830th November 2018 Becky Wybrow 188 Views 0 Comment #Finances, BAME, black, Black Country, charity, christian, Christmas, community, Dinner, Faith, family, friends, God, help, joy, Preparations, Rev Cassius Francis, Support, Universal Credits, Wesleyan Holiness Church

‘So, here it is, Merry Christmas! Everybody’s having fun. Look to the future now, it’s only just begun…!’ It is

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United in prayer

27th November 201829th November 2018 Josie McFarlane 255 Views 0 Comment #MAF, #Mission Aviation Fellowship, black, Caribbena, charity, christian, community, Faith, Flying, For the Sake of the World conference, God, hunger, Pilot, Poverty, pray, united

This November, the walls of the Bethel Convention Centre rang to the joyous sound of Christians from around the UK

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Churchgoers Reveal Trivia Talents As Quiz Night Attracts Thousands

26th November 201823rd November 2018 Josie McFarlane 183 Views 0 Comment #Syria, charity, Charity night, christian, Christmas, churches, community, Event, Faith, fundraising, Quiz, Refugee, Tearfund, The Big Quiz Night

Knowing the Portuguese word for apple, the host city of 2024 Summer Olympic Games or the name of Ashleigh Butler’s

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Christian advocacy organisation celebrates 10th anniversary

25th November 201822nd November 2018 Becky Wybrow 234 Views 0 Comment 10 years, advocacy organisation celebrates, anniversary, Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali, charity, christian, Christian Concern, community, Faith, Jesus Christ, Pastor Ade Omooba

Christian Concern, an organisation that provides legal representation for Christians who are treated unfairly because of their faith, recently celebrated

Lifestyle

Compassion UK research reveals practical & useful gifts top Christmas shopping lists this Black Friday

22nd November 2018 Josie McFarlane 294 Views 0 Comment Africa, aid, appeal, Black Friday, charity, children, Christmas gift ideas, Christmas gifts, Christmas shopping, Compassion, Deals, help, Poverty, presents, shopping, sponsors

Christian charity is shopping for almost 2 million children this Christmas! As people eye up Black Friday bargains this week,

Lifestyle

Celebrate Christmas with PACT!

18th November 201816th November 2018 Josie McFarlane 243 Views 0 Comment adoption, Carol Concert, Carols, charity, Christmas event, Families, PACT, Support

Adoption charity Parents And Children Together (PACT) will be holding its annual Christmas Carol Concert at Dorchester Abbey on Sunday

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Christian Concern ‘must pay for extra security at Oxford University event’

17th November 201816th November 2018 Josie McFarlane 224 Views 0 Comment charity, christian, Christian Concern, community, Event, Lady Margeret Hall, Money, Oxford, security, University

A controversial Christian group has been told to pay for extra security to host an event at an Oxford college.

Charity Affairs Lifestyle

Tearfund launches ‘The Big Quiz Night’ to raise funds for those living in poverty

13th November 201812th November 2018 Josie McFarlane 301 Views 0 Comment charity, christian, Christian international, community, Event, Faith, fundraising, help, hunger, Money, Poverty, Quiz night, Tearfund

Over 1,000 UK churches sign up to take part in Tearfund’s first Big Quiz Night, a nationwide, multi-venue event to

News

Food-packing event helps to feeds thousands of hungry children

5th November 20185th November 2018 Josie McFarlane 262 Views 0 Comment charity, Christ Church, Event, Feed the Hungry, fight poverty, food packing event, hunger, London, meals, packing event, volunteers

Members of Christ Church in East Greenwich London, along with people from the wider community, got together to help pack

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New Community Church Gives Away £9,000 to Three Worthy Causes Helping Children and Families

1st November 20181st November 2018 Josie McFarlane 336 Views 0 Comment charity, church, community, donates, Edith’s Home, Faith, Families, Families First Southampton, funding, help, New Community Church, Southampton Children’s Hospital Charity

New Community Church in Southampton has donated £9,000 to three worthy causes that support children and families, with Southampton Children’s

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Calls for greater diversity among school governors

30th October 201827th October 2018 Josie McFarlane 272 Views 0 Comment black, campaign, charity, community, Diversity, educators, encourage, Ethnic, governess, government, Governors, Governors for Schools, London, role, schools, sixth form, Teachers, Theresa Esan, women

“When I was at school, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when I grew up,” says Theresa Esan.