Has lockdown changed the way we serve
According to a report released earlier this year, over the course of lockdown, 71% of churches have delivered new services.
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Lockdown
Charity boss’s call for help in the ‘race against time’ in India
A charity boss has described the Covid crisis in India as the biggest challenge in its 147-year history and a ‘race against time’.
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Christian charities team up with TV’s Mr Motivator for ‘Body and Soul’
National charity, Oasis, is teaming up with TV’s Mr Motivator, The Children’s Society and Applause for Thought (which supports those working in the arts), to offer people a post-lockdown boost in the form of a fun fitness routine.
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Number of employer-led Diversity & Inclusion initiatives DOUBLED during lockdown
Twice as many professionals (64%) stated that they are aware of their employer’s diversity & inclusion initiatives, compared to 2019.
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‘Restoration’ convalescence project – restoring lives during the pandemic
There is much we can do on a practical level to bring relief to the suffering. As such, I initiated a Convalescence Project called ‘Restoration’, which seeks to meet the needs of individuals recovering from the COVID-19 coronavirus, and those who are experiencing what scientists have identified as ‘Long COVID’*1.
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How do we grow from here? by M. Jasmyn Allen
he challenge many of us face is how to maintain our momentum and desire to develop. There are several examples we can call upon to illustrate that, once the honeymoon is over, keeping that momentum or spark can quickly deteriorate if we are not careful; continuous growth requires discipline.
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Easter Sunday: David Suchet to read St John’s Gospel from Westminster Abbey
The actor Sir David Suchet CBE will read the whole of St John’s Gospel from the renowned Jerusalem Chamber at Westminster Abbey in a world premiere to be released on the Abbey’s website on Easter Sunday.
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Christians who became homeless during the pandemic share their hopes
“Christians who became homeless during the pandemic share their hopes for the future”
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Overcoming Boredom by Obedience to God by Rev Stephen Brooks
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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Locked down, but not out by Gary Clayton
When lockdown restrictions were eased somewhat and we could once again go to church, I remember a friend saying: “I don’t want to go, because we’ll have to wear facemasks, can’t sing, and will have to leave as soon as the service is over.”
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COVID19- Scottish Parliament commends the contribution of Churches
The Scottish Parliament has commended the work of churches throughout the pandemic in a debate on the Stories of Hope report, published in December 2020 by the Evangelical Alliance and Serve Scotland.
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PM visits The Tab Church to discuss vaccine uptake with church and community leaders
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has visited the Tabernacle Church in Lewisham to meet leaders of the Church and community to discuss the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Better Health campaign #HelpUsHelpYou
The last 12 months were filled with fear, confusion and great unpredictability. The greatest lesson I learned living through the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, was the importance of taking control of my health.
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Food for Thought by Marcia Dixon MBE
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.
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Card Factory & Marie Curie join forces for The National Day Of Reflection
To mark a full year of lockdown on 23rd March, Card Factory and Marie Curie have joined forces to help people reconnect with their loved ones.
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