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General Synod Roundup Loving people in later life Could stained glass have a role in modern-day mission? CAP turns 30, and looks back on tens of thousands of people freed from debt Sudan war – 15th April to mark third anniversary The London Marathon – 26th April ** General Synod Roundup In February, General Synod... (2122 words)General Synod Roundup
In February, General Synod met in London for its usual five-day group of sessions. Here are some of the highlights: Synod on Monday 9th February The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, welcomed the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, paying tribute to her long ministry in nursing and public service. Synod greeted Archbishop Sarah with... (419 words)Loving people in later life
Nearly one in five people in England are aged 65 and over, with more than a quarter of the population expected to be above 65 by 2065. These figures illustrate why UK churches need to keep a focus on outreach to older people. To ignore them is to miss out on a major mission opportunity.... (377 words)Could stained glass have a role in modern-day mission?
Millions of people visit cathedrals and historic churches in the UK and around the world every year. St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey are among London’s most popular tourist attractions. In many English cities, it’s the cathedral that tops the TripAdvisor list for ratings and reviews. Local churches that remain open through the week often... (380 words)CAP turns 30, and looks back on tens of thousands of people freed from debt
The well-known charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. It was in Bradford, back in 1996, that a local Christian, John Kirkby, felt called to leave his career in finance, and use his knowledge to help local people deep in debt. With a modest donation and a lot of faith,... (308 words)Sudan war – 15th April to mark third anniversary
This month brings a tragic milestone – the third anniversary of the vicious civil war in Sudan. Since the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began fighting in 2023, more than 12 million people have been internally displaced, and more than four million refugees have fled to neighbouring countries. Now a... (239 words)Christians run the London Marathon
The London Marathon (April 26th this year) is the largest fundraising event on the planet, and each Spring attracts up to 800,000 spectators along the 26.2-mile course. Several Christians with a public Christian faith, or who are running for Christian charities, have run in recent London Marathons. Here are some notable examples from 2024 and 2025:... (211 words)
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