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WaterAid urges churches to adopt new green habits this Lent

24th February 202124th February 2021 Josie McFarlane 137 Views 0 Comments appeal, charity, community, Faith, God, green habits, human rights, hunger, Lent, Poverty, The Bible, WaterAid

This Lent, WaterAid is encouraging church congregations to raise money for those being impacted by climate change around the world by switching to more environmentally-friendly habits.

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Reflections for Lent – The Whole Podcast by Antonia Burrell

19th February 202118th February 2021 Josie McFarlane 147 Views 0 Comments Christianity, community, Discussion, Faith, God, Jesus, Lent, podcast, Religion, talk, The Bible

Lent in 2021 is going to feel very different. A new podcast developed by two Christian entrepreneurs helps us through this time of internal reflection and sober-mindedness.

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Book inspiration for lent – From the Bishop of London & Elton John!

5th February 20215th February 2021 Josie McFarlane 408 Views 0 Comments Christianity, church, community, easter, Faith, God, inspiration, Jesus, Lent, reflection, resources, The Bible

As we enter lent, millions of Christians around the world take time to draw closer to God and reflect in the lead up to Easter.

Church Action on Poverty offers free Lent resources

30th September 202028th September 2020 Josie McFarlane 164 Views 0 Comments charity, Church Action, Church news, community, education, Free, God, Jesus, Lent, Poverty, resources

‘Life-Changing Stories’ is Church Action on Poverty’s new series of Bible studies, to be published on 8 October 2020. It

‘Thy Will Be Done: The 2021 Lent Book’

19th September 202018th September 2020 Josie McFarlane 169 Views 0 Comments christian, Faith, God, Jesus, Lent, The Bible

Immerse yourself in the most central, important and iconic of Christian prayers. At a time of change, uncertainty and widespread

Why Keep Lent?

26th February 202026th February 2020 Josie McFarlane 493 Views 0 Comments Christianity, Church news, Faith, God, Jesus, Lent, The Bible

Lent, the forty days before Easter (not counting Sundays), is a somewhat curious period in the Church’s calendar. Most things

Why Keep Lent?

3rd March 20192nd March 2019 Josie McFarlane 835 Views 0 Comments christian, Christianity, church, community, Faith, food, God, Lent, meaning of lent

The church’s calendar is marked by short festivals that are celebrated with joy, yet Lent is a period – a