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- The Archbishop-elect of Hong Kong, the Rt Revd Andrew Chan, has promised to work for reconciliation between China, “the motherland” and Hong Kong and Macao. He said that under his leadership, the Anglican Church would hope to establish “a harmonious and coalescing relationship” between the two sides, “so all may flourish amidst mutual respect and...The Church, China and Hong Kong
- Editor: Because most of the current ‘church stories’ are focussed on Christmas, we have brought you a smaller selection than usual this month. Five things I’d like to see in 2021 Tearfund helping the vulnerable CAP Scotland to open new Debt Centres across Scotland Introducing ‘The Wellbeing Journey’ Giving gifts of HOPE Being salt and...Looking at Church (all articles) for January 2021
- I keep hearing people say that 2020 was a ‘year like no other.’ Friends have been writing a special journal recording the year, so they can pass it on to their grandchildren. Others just want to leave 2020 behind and look to a happier new year. Both reactions are completely understandable. But I’ve been looking...Five things I’d like to see in 2021
- Editor: If your church supports Tearfund, this may be of interest.Tearfund helping the vulnerable
- Lockdown has led to the death of many of the hopes people have had…”but from a Christian point of view, there’s a deeper hope,” says Roger Bretherton, a clinical psychologist and university lecturer, who is one of the experts contributing to ‘The Wellbeing Journey’. This eight-part video series produced by HOPE Together and KingsGate Community...Introducing ‘The Wellbeing Journey’
- When Angie Godsell’s husband died she had an idea, which she says, “I couldn’t shake off.” She explained, “I sadly lost my husband, after a long illness with vascular dementia, at the end of February. I was looking for a way to commemorate his life, when I heard about the booklet – Hope in Uncertain...Giving gifts of HOPE
- The coronavirus pandemic has placed Christians who work in roles such as funeral directors, funeral celebrants, bereavement nurses and grief counsellors (like so many in the sector) under great pressure. Often, they are working alone or in small groups where they are the only believer. As a result, Transform Work UK has set up a Christian Support...Being salt and light in times of sorrow
- Debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has welcomed a recent funding boost from the Scottish Government which will help reach people in debt who desperately need support. CAP’s National Director in Scotland, Emma Jackson, said: “This funding boost will enable us to reach people who are being hit the hardest by the pandemic. We’re...CAP Scotland to open new Debt Centres across Scotland
- Bishops warn of a ‘divided nation’ Cathedrals battered by the pandemic Eritrea – more Christians arrested as others released Church of England launches resources on God’s generosity Major clergy wellbeing study results shared Bishop’s call for a better migration policy So many denominations! ** Bishops warn of a ‘divided nation’ The Government should give more...Looking at Church (all articles) for December 2020
- The Government should give more financial aid to our poorest communities, as they are suffering disproportionately from the pandemic. Otherwise, it runs the risk in a rise of “disillusion and unrest”. So warns the Archbishop of York and the Bishops of Manchester and Leeds. In a recent article jointly published in the Yorkshire Post, the...Bishops warn of a ‘divided nation’
- Cathedrals have struggled this year, as Covid-19 drastically cut visitor numbers, and thus income has plummeted. Numbers of lay staff in cathedrals across the country have been facing possible redundancy, as the financial impact of the pandemic continues to hit. Westminster Abbey alone is losing 20 per cent of its staff as it faces a...Cathedrals battered by the pandemic
- The Church of England’s Giving Team has produced a new series of week-long resources (Sunday to Sunday) to encourage people to live generously. It hoped that parishes will use them to organise their own Generosity Week, at a time suitable for them. The material includes eight daily podcast reflections based on generosity in the Bible. A verse...Church of England launches resources on God’s generosity