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Many churches around the country have responded to the crisis by either running their own foodbank, or helping supply a local one. The need is all too clear: recent figures from a YouGov poll done for the Food Foundation suggest that since the lockdown began, 1.5 million people in the UK have gone one whole...

English Puritan church leader If Richard Baxter were alive today, he would probably be contributing to the Thought for the Day on Radio 4, because he had a gift for the sound-bite. Try these memorable quotes:  Preaching a man a sermon with a broken head, and telling him to be right with God is equal...

Terry Waite spent four years in solitary confinement in Beirut. He says: “In isolation, it is easy to become introspective and depressed. All of us, when we are honest and examine ourselves critically, will discover things about ourselves of which we are not especially proud. I had to learn how to grow a greater acceptance...

Having just one soft drink a day in middle-age could increase your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. Recent research has found that the sugar-laden drinks raise cholesterol levels, increasing the risk of clots that cut off blood supply to the heart or brain. It was found that daily consumers of soft drinks...

Over 6,000 calls in first 48 hours to Daily Hope #FaithAtHome aims to make prayer a household habit Emergency Coronavirus Appeal Launch Love Yourself – Love Your Neighbour Christians Against Poverty (CAP) concerned at rising level of household debt Coronavirus cases in Africa increasing sharply A biblical plague of locusts Nigeria – slaughter continues during...

As the annual ‘Refugee Week’ approaches, various Christian relief agencies and campaign groups warn that coronavirus could have a catastrophic impact on the refugees whom they are trying to help. First, the big picture:  according to the UNHCR, “we are currently witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record.  An unprecedented 70.8 million people around the world...

During this period of staying so much at home, how much exercise is good? According to immunologists, regular bouts of moderate-intensity exercise can help build our resistance to infection. “Regular moderate exercise ensures that our lymph, which is the circulatory system of our immune cells, keeps flowing,” says Dr Jenna Macciochi, of the University of...

Mystical writer of the 20th century For anyone interested in Christian mysticism, Evelyn Underhill may be a good place to begin. She died on 10th June 1941 after a life full of remarkable achievements: author of more than 30 books that explored the intersection between the spiritual and the physical, the first woman ever to...

Franciscan Footprints: following Christ in the ways of Francis and Clare Celtic Saints: 40 days of devotional readings The Way Under our Feet – a spirituality of walking The Comparison Trap Trusting Through the Tears – God’s faithfulness in times of suffering Understanding Trauma – how to overcome post-traumatic stress First Steps Out of Depression...

The National Trust is going to get rid of its plastic membership cards. Replacing the five million membership cards with a paper alternative will save 12.5 tons of plastic each year. The new cards will be made from a strong and durable paper, with a water-based coating. The cards will be recyclable and compostable. The...

Have you been gardening during lockdown?  If so, you may have a story or some advice to share.  In that case, the Conservation Foundation would love to hear from you.  It has recently launched a virtual Gardening Against the Odds network on Facebook @gardeningagainsttheodds  and on our website at https://conservationfoundation.co.uk/projects/gardening-against-the-odds/ As David Shreeve of the Conservation Foundation explains:...

There are four crimes on the rise during lockdown: domestic abuse, the online grooming of children, commercial property theft and coronavirus-related frauds. Nearly all other offences have declined, including murders, robberies, domestic burglaries and assaults.