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All We Can and the Methodist Church in Britain have launched an Emergency Coronavirus Appeal, to equip those living in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Coronavirus poses a catastrophic threat to communities with weaker healthcare systems, or those who lack access to clean water and handwashing facilities....

The Methodists have launched a new social media campaign, #loveyourself #loveyourneighbour. It aims to engage “with the many wellbeing conversations that have recently sprung up. At its centre is a gentle rhythm of daily contemplation and action for those of faith, those searching, and those who do not know what they believe.” #loveyourself #loveyourneighbour aims...

“The coronavirus crisis will push thousands of households to the brink.”  So warns a spokesman for CAP, the charity which helps people in debt. So, while CAP approves the Government’s recent £20 per week boost for those on Universal Credit and those receiving Tax Credits, “what many won’t realise is that a staggering 2.83 million...

Christian Aid has warned that time is running out to prevent coronavirus overwhelming health systems across Africa. As coronavirus infections rise sharply across the continent, and with African countries lacking the specialist equipment or staff to cope with a pandemic, the international development agency is calling for the cancellation of debt repayments from African countries...

A new wave of crop-eating locusts has been devastating East Africa, just as communities are also dealing with an increase of coronavirus cases. At the start of 2020, Ethiopia and Somalia faced the biggest invasion of the insects in 25 years – and the worst in Kenya and Uganda for 70 years.  The locusts also...

Fulani militants have continued to carry out attacks against Christians in Plateau State Nigeria, despite the coronavirus lockdown. In the latest attack, at a village near the capital of Jos, extremists murdered two five-year-old children and a three-year-old infant. Release International, which supports persecuted Christians around the world, has again been calling on the Nigerian...

The National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast was due to take place on 23rd June at Westminster Hall, and to be chaired by Andrew Selous MP.  It is an annual recognition of the contribution that Christianity makes to the national life of the UK. The main speaker was to have been the Revd Les Isaac OBE, founder of...

Editor:  The following stories are ‘News’ stories telling how various Christian organisations are dealing with the crisis as at the end of March/early April.Because the coronavirus crisis is changing so rapidly, please note: Throughout April we will be UPDATING our News EACH FRIDAY AT 3PM  Please go to:  www.parishpump.co.uk / Resources / Editorial / Coronavirus...

Amanda Khozi Mukwashi, the CEO of Christian Aid, has written to all of those involved in helping with Christian Aid Week this month: “Many of you will have been planning house-to-house collections and events. Under the current circumstances, sadly, house-to-house collections and delivery-only collections should not go ahead. In particular, along with many churches, events such...

A series of reflections on how to cope with anxiety and loneliness in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, including simple Christian meditation techniques and five tips, have been published by the Church of England. A number of actions that could help people feeling isolated or worried, as well as those who grieve, are put...

The Church of England has published a leaflet giving five tips to help loneliness: Pray. Light a candle, if safe, and pray for hope, faith and strength to keep loving and caring for each other during this time of struggle. Talk about how you feel. This may be difficult if you are self-isolating, but do...

“As you would expect, Tearfund’s work will continue through our amazing network of courageous Christian partners and churches around the world.”  So says Nigel Harris, CEO of Tearfund. “We are doing all we can to follow Jesus where the need is greatest, bringing practical help and powerful hope to the most vulnerable people, just as...