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Mission/People of prayer in places of pain

How Christians are called to partner in groaning (Romans 8) alongside their communities

Donna Jennings in Mission
Sep 30

20s & 30s/In this together – a call for generational unity

As the infection rate increases, it’d be easy to blame certain sections of society. Let’s remain united in divisive times

Phil Knox in 20s & 30s
Sep 28

Society/Kickstart work scheme: an opportunity for churches and charities

Government's £2bn 'kickstart scheme' "is an opportunity for churches and charities to support some of the most vulnerable in the job market"

Rob and Nicci Birley in Society
Sep 21

Church/Online church: a lifeline for Christians with disabilities

Now that church buildings are reopening, is there a risk of those with disabilities and additional needs being excluded from Christian community?

Kay Morgan-Gurr in Church
Sep 3

Church/Our songs of praise in our private place

We can sing our songs of praise and worship like never before in our personal surroundings

Ruthie Thomas in Church
Aug 24

Mission/A struggle to stay afloat amid the pandemic

Churches around the UK have been doing an amazing job helping the most vulnerable groups during the pandemic, but might one community they’d never thought be in need?

Joanna Sopylo-Firrisa in Mission
Aug 12

Mission/Kick-starting community restoration with CAP

Christians Against Poverty: helping churches respond to the needs in their community through Kick Start, its new resource

Naomi Osinnowo in Mission
Jul 21

Unity/God, the heart of our unity and mission

To God be the glory as He works through His church in the UK amid the pandemic

Sarah Paul in Unity
Jul 8

Society/Scottish Government Route Map: Phase 2 & the Church in Scotland

Marriages, individual prayer in buildings and increased opportunities as part of Phase 2 of the Scottish Government's lockdown exit strategy.

Chris Ringland in Society
Jun 18

How the church can respond to racism in the UK church

Gavin Calver and Pastor Agu Irukwu talk about recent events and how the church can respond to racism in the UK

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Changing church report: Responding to the coronavirus crisis

Our new report based on a survey of nearly 900 churches and organisations

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Church/Helping people heal from trauma caused by coronavirus

The Trauma Healing Institute has produced materials to help people heal from the pain and suffering caused by the coronavirus crisis, and I'll be using these in my home group

Hilary Warner in Church
Jun 3