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Project will bring vision for worldviews in RE a step closer to the classroom

15th April 202115th April 2021 Josie McFarlane 23 Views 0 Comments church, curriculum, education, Faith, learning, Religion, resources, school, The Bible, young people

The Templeton World Charity Foundation Inc. has awarded funding to the Religious Education Council of England and Wales (REC) to work with RE Today Services to take the vision of worldviews in RE a step closer to the classroom.

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4 Ways to Love Someone Blindsided By Loss

8th March 20218th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 41 Views 0 Comments #Pastor, BAME, Black Church, BME, Business, campaign, church, community, Coronvairus, COVID19, Death, easter, educate, family, free church youth group skits, friends, government, grief, learn, Lockdown, NHS, Pandemic, protect, resources, Vaccine, women, worship

For Christians, these surprises often prove particularly jarring to our spiritual lives. We’ve accepted the gospel’s warning that to take up our cross is to follow Christ into suffering.

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Covid-19 fuels “hidden pandemic” of abuse and exploitation, say new report

8th March 20217th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 43 Views 0 Comments #Pastor, BAME, Black Church, BME, Business, campaign, church, community, Coronvairus, COVID19, easter, educate, family, free church youth group skits, government, human rights, human trafficking, International Women’s Day, learn, Lockdown, NHS, Pandemic, protect, resources, Vaccine, women, worship

Covid-19 is fuelling a growing, hidden, “shadow pandemic” of gender-based violence, abduction and trafficking, directed towards Christian women and girls around the world.

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The Dangers of Doomscrolling

7th March 20217th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 35 Views 0 Comments #Pastor, BAME, Black Church, BME, Business, campaign, church, community, Coronvairus, COVID19, easter, educate, family, free church youth group skits, government, learn, Lockdown, mental health, NHS, Pandemic, protect, resources, Social Media, Vaccine, worship

Our world provides more than enough bad news. The reality is, what comes across our screens only scratches the surface of evil in our neighborhoods, nations, and hearts.

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Song urges The Church to rediscover the centrality of God’s word in worship

7th March 20218th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 64 Views 0 Comments #Pastor, BAME, Black Church, BME, Business, campaign, church, community, Coronvairus, COVID19, easter, educate, family, free church youth group, government, HTB Worship, learn, Lockdown, NHS, Pandemic, protect, resources, Vaccine

Keith & Kristyn Getty announce their latest live album Sing! Global: Live at the Getty Music Worship Conference featuring ahost of special guests and capturing the unique atmosphere at the Getty Music Worship Conference, Sing! Global.

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Locked down but looking up – Four Easter resources

6th March 20215th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 42 Views 0 Comments #Pastor, BAME, Black Church, BME, Business, campaign, church, community, Coronvairus, COVID19, easter, educate, family, free church youth group skits, government, learn, Lockdown, NHS, Pandemic, protect, resources, Vaccine, worship

As lockdowns continue and the world slowly emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, Christian charity Lifewords has a range of four Easter resources available free for churches, organisations, and individuals.

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UK Graduate immigration route to open to international students

5th March 20215th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 35 Views 0 Comments #Pastor, BAME, Black Church, BME, Business, campaign, church, community, Coronvairus, COVID19, easter, economy, educate, family, free church youth group skits, further education, government, international students, learn, Lockdown, NHS, Pandemic, protect, resources, Summer school, UK, University, Vaccine, worship

The new Graduate route will open for applications on 1 July 2021, allowing the UK to retain the brightest and the best international students to continue to contribute to society and the economy post-study.

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Stunning video resource tells the story of Jesus

4th March 20215th March 2021 Josie McFarlane 34 Views 0 Comments children, church, community, Faith, God, Jesus, learning, resources, The Bible

Over 40,000 people have watched a stunning evangelistic video resource since its release last month. Created by Christianity Explored Ministries (CEM) the video tells the story of Jesus from the Bible in just two minutes.

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

5th February 20215th February 2021 Josie McFarlane 142 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.

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Acclaimed poet releases ‘Lonely’ – aimed to normalise asking for help

31st January 202131st January 2021 Josie McFarlane 50 Views 0 Comments church, Coronavirus, COVID-19, deaths, Faith communities, learn, Lockdown, Lonely, mental health, resources, time

Acclaimed poet Hussain Manawer has released ‘Lonely’ – a powerful poetic short film aimed to normalise the stigma around asking for help to overcome loneliness.

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Sight & Sound Theatres present: NOAH – Tonight at 8pm

30th January 202131st January 2021 Josie McFarlane 134 Views 0 Comments church, Faith, Jesus, learn, NOAH, resources, Sight & Sound Theatres, television. God, The Bible

With a catastrophic storm on its way, one man is given a monumental task: build a boat big enough to save mankind from a flood that will cover the entire earth. But they won’t be alone.

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P31 MEN – Narratives from God’s sons

28th January 202127th January 2021 Josie McFarlane 41 Views 0 Comments book, church, communities, Faith, God, learn, Lockdown, resources, time

P31 Men is a unique blend of stories which creatively explores the thoughts and emotions of much-loved biblical characters who

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Is your imagination getting enough exercise?

28th January 202127th January 2021 Josie McFarlane 44 Views 0 Comments book, church, Coronavirus, COVID-19, deaths, Faith communities, learn, Lockdown, resources, time

All of our imaginations can use a boost from time to time. That’s why Church Mission Society, with 220 years of experience in imaginative mission, created the Imagine box. Imagination is a huge part of mission.