Christ is Risen!
Easter Messages:
- Acting Bishop of Truro, Rt Revd Hugh Nelson
- Diocese of Plymouth
- Churches Together in England
- Conference of European Churches
- World Council of Churches
Churches Together in Cornwall : Becoming Better Together
An Act of Rededication at St Petroc’s Church, Bodmin : Sat 27 Jan 2024
Read and sign the new Covenant
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Break the Silence : new podcast seriesAid the the Church in Need has launched a new podcast series to give a voice to individuals who have … 
The Big Bank SwitchSwitching to a greener bank can be part of our climate action. It shines a light on the finance flows … 
Land and Nature at the Church of England’s General Synod – Post Event UpdateA motion to the General Synod of the Church of England brought biodiversity up the agenda of the CoE Environmental Programme … 
Mental Health in Later lifeAge UK and the Centre for Mental Health have published a new briefing report, Mental Health in Later Life: Understanding … 
Easter Message 2024Easter message from Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, General Secretary, World Council of Churches … 
CEC Easter message: May peace, joy and love shine from the empty tombAn Easter message from CEC President H.E. Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain … 
DailyHOPE phone line returnsNew funding means that this Faith in Later Life project can reopen immediately after closing at the end of January … 
50,000 individuals in poverty helped by national charity seeking to spread its networkOnline giving charity, Acts 435, which has been running for 14 years, hit a huge milestone this week, giving directly …
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 resources available worldwide2025 marks the 1,700th anniversary of the first Christian Ecumenical Council, held in Nicaea, near Constantinople in 325 AD. This …
Rev. Frank Dieter Fischbach appointed as CEC general secretaryFischbach comes to CEC with extensive experience in theology, ecumenical relations, employment and social issues, and churches’ dialogue with European … 
Thy Kingdom Come 2024 Launch WebinarHear from the TKC team about all of the resources coming soon, including some old favourites as well as brand … 
Why Social Action Mapping is so usefulLocal governments and health authorities across England are being empowered by understanding where and what church-based social action services are … 
VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance Resource LibraryEach year, members of the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance collaborate to undertake a range of health inequalities focused research … 
Stop tinkering with tax rates and offer real reform to address poverty, charities tell GovernmentAs the Government announces a 2p cut in national insurance in its 2024 budget, Quakers have joined 90 other organisations … 
Salvation Army urges vigilance as number of modern slavery victims reaches record highThe number of potential victims of modern slavery reached a record level last year, with 17,004 people referred to the … 
Do Justice: A Vision for Spiritual and Civic Renewal in England and WalesDo Justice is about empowering and inspiring parishes, schools, communities and individuals to celebrate justice and challenge injustice, taking action … 
Churches to champion voter registrationAs a General Election approaches, a new initiative has been launched that will equip local churches to increase democratic participation … 
Budget: CAP celebrates landmark breakthrough for its campaign for client debt relief supportWith almost three quarters of its clients who face insolvency going through Debt Relief Orders (DROs), Christians Against Poverty (CAP) … 
Dish up some neighbourly cheer this year!Everyone’s invited and this year Eden Project Communities are dishing up ideas to help make it the greenest Big Lunch … 
Creation Care: Encouraging Households to Care for God’s WorldThe Creation Care scheme aims to encourage households to make changes to care for God’s earth. Wherever households are on … 
Westminster Abbey marks the 200th anniversary of the RNLISince being founded in 1824 the charity’s lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives. In Monday’s service the …
Biodiversity Net Gain: A Net Good for Nature?Biodiversity Net Gain is an approach to housing and other development which seeks to ensure that habitats for wildlife are … 
‘Understanding autistic meltdowns and shutdowns’ videoGives useful tips on how to prepare in advance for meltdowns and shutdowns, talking to autistic individuals before anything happens … 
New Greener, Fairer Banking GuideThis newly updated guide compares 4 of the more ethical bank accounts suitable for churches and charities. … 
Arms exports to Israel must stop immediately: UN expertsAny transfer of weapons or ammunition to Israel that would be used in Gaza is likely to violate international humanitarian …
Informed prayer, prayerful action: a call from Palestinian ChristiansPalestinian Christian women living in Palestine ask us to pray especially for women, refugees, the sick, dying and grieving in … 
News Release – Inter Faith Network For The UK Board Announces Closure Of Charity Due To Withdrawal Of Government FundingThe Board of Trustees of the Inter Faith Network for the UK met on 22 Feb. It has, with much …
JPIT churches among 265 signatories of joint statement on Rwanda BillAmong the diverse list of signatories are the JPIT denominations: the Baptist Union, The Methodist Church, and the United Reformed …
Churches General Election website launchedAs UK political parties prepare for another General Election, CTBI has relaunched the Churches’ General Election website to provide a … 
Climate justice song launches on Racial Justice SundaySinger/songwriter Jake Isaac has teamed up with Christian Aid to come up with the single Everything is Yours as part … 
Hardship deepens as millions find the poverty line further out of reachNew analysis in the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) flagship UK Poverty report quantifies for the first time how many thousands … 
Statement from the House of Bishops on the war in GazaHouse of Bishops makes call for immediate ceasefire and release of hostages … 
Is Digital Resurrection Possible?Our latest report, AI and the Afterlife: from Digital Mourning to Mind Uploading, delves into the intersection of technology with …
The journey of disability inclusion – as easy as ABCDisability charity Through the Roof is calling on all UK churches to join the ABC journey of disability inclusion, from …
Nicaea 2025 – Living the Apostolic Faith Together TodayThe year 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the world’s first Ecumenical Council, the Council of Nicaea of 325, a … 
Celebrities join Essentials Guarantee campaignDozens of celebrities and faith leaders, including Ed Sheeran, Jodie Whittaker and Liam Gallagher, have signed an open letter demanding …
Letter to the Prime Minister from the Humanitarian and Human Rights Sector on RafahAlongside other charities and faith organisations, Quakers in Britain have written to the Prime Minister calling on him to use … 
New Covenant for Cornwall signedA special event to mark ten years of growing Christian unity in Cornwall took place at St Petroc’s Church in … 
Becoming Better Together : an Act of Rededication : 27 January 2024, St Petroc’s Church, Bodmin : Photo GalleryPhotographs from the Becoming Better Together service …
Becoming Better Together: A new covenant for Churches Together in CornwallChurches Together in Cornwall Coordinator Kathy Pope reports on their 10th anniversary gathering … 
Unity in CornwallLetter from Kathy Pope, CTC Co-ordinator, published in The Tablet, 19 January 2024 …
Churches Together in Cornwall 2013-23as recorded in extracts from CTC Newsletter 2013-19 and CTC Review 2019-23 … 
Call for Advent candle to remain unlit for peaceTo remember all those who have died in the Israel/Palestine conflict, Methodist churches across the country are being called upon …
Church of England’s Christmas single sees thousands poised to ‘Join the Song’Choirs up and down the country will sing the new carol, released today across streaming platforms … 
Crisis Communications Course for ChurchesThe course is for church leaders wanting to know how to safeguard their church against a reputational crisis and how …
Friendships: The heart of ecumenical witness – the webinarCTE’s Principal Officer for Ecumenical Development and Relations, Doral Hayes, reports on the webinar she co-hosted on 24 May 2023 … 
Archbishop of Canterbury’s Statement on the Church of UgandaThe Archbishop of Canterbury expresses grief and dismay at the Church of Uganda’s support for the Anti-Homosexuality Act …
“If your banks don’t care about climate change—ask them why”Thirteen-year old Ellyanne Chlystun-Githae has a serious message for the adults in the world: “While you are worrying about whether …
Does Government Do God?Conversation about the recent Bloom report has continued in various fora during recent weeks. These discussions are going to be … 
Online ServicesA regularly-updated list of churches offering live-streamed worship across Cornwall … |
Coming Events
Encounter the Love of the Father with Trevor and Linda Galpin : 19-21 Apr, PenrynEncounter the Love of the Father – experience the love of Father God that will transform your life … 
Exploring Images of Francis : 19 Apr, TruroOn Friday 19th April 2024 the house will host a day exploring the images of St. Francis, led by Rev … 
Big World Fair : 20 Apr 2024, TruroStands with information and activities from a wide range of local, national and international mission and development agencies, performances throughout … |
Serving our Communities
Truro Nourish HubTruro Nourish Hub is a new initiative set up to support our local community with a range of services and … 
Helston Repair CafeRepair cafés are free meeting places that are all about repairing things, together. You’ll find knowledgeable volunteers and the tools … 
Falmouth & Penryn Repair CaféRepair cafes are free meeting places and they’re all about repairing things (together). And we are always looking for more … 
Penzance: Growing Links : Street Food Project and Community GardenGrowing Links CIC is a Community Interest Company working to generate a more sustainable, resilient and accessible local food system … 
Liskeard: Soar : a group for menSoar is a group for men who seek to share and support each other through the journey of recovery; mental … 
Camelford: Grow CentreA hub for community support, providing practical help in an uplifting environment … 
CAP Debt Centre – North CornwallIf you are feeling weighed down by debt, then we can help. You may think your situation is impossible, but … 
Bodmin Way : RoutesExperience the great outdoors with its stunning scenery and rich cultural heritage, enhance wellbeing and enjoy time spent with others … 
Bodmin Way : EnterpriseEnabling artisans to flourish and people to enjoy arts and crafts … 
Bodmin Way : Community LarderIn collaboration with the UK’s largest food charity, FareShare, Bodmin Way provides a community larder in the parish centre. This … 
Bodmin Way : Community CircleThe idea of a ‘circle’ represents inclusivity. The Community Circle embraces a wide variety of people so that ideas and … 
Bodmin WayBodmin Way is improving the wellbeing of residents in the town and nearby villages. As a social enterprise owned by … 
Bissoe: Hidden HelpHidden help’s vision is to reach families who have ‘fallen through the net’. By collecting donations of unwanted, but still … 
Falmouth: Growbaby CalmThis is a new group for parents/carers of non-mobile babies (up to about 6 months) and parents-to be, offering friendship … 
Redruth: Fare Share Go! – Free FoodCome and collect some Free Food if you are struggling to make ends meet. Or just drop in for a … 
Camborne: Revive Café – The Living RoomCome and make yourself at home, relax and enjoy some great food at our REVIVE Cafe … 
Falmouth: Re-Boot: A Support and Recovery Group for MenA new community starting on 24th January for men who are looking for a community within which to get their … 
Falmouth: Chair-based Strength and Balance ClassA friendly chair based stength and balance class with a Christian ethos … 
Falmouth : Living with LossAre you walking the path of grief? Why not come long and meet other going through a similar experience? … 
FPCT Community Needs Working Party Report 2016In March 2016, FPCT commissioned a small group to establish what the social needs of the community in Falmouth are, … 
Truro: Coffee Morning run by Friends of Truro CathedralCome for a coffee, tea and a chat! Run by the Friends of Truro Cathedral, all are welcome … 
Truro: Trelander Community CafeOn the second Saturday of each month from 11am – 1pm we run a café on a local housing estate … 
Truro: Coffee Morning for the BereavedCoffee mornings designed to support the bereaved for those living in and around Truro, providing an opportunity to meet other …
Truro: Dads & KidsThis is a group for dads and male carers and their children. There is plenty for the children to do … 
Host Family and Ukrainian Guest Drop-InsTruro Methodist Church and Truro School have come together to support the Cornish community in helping Ukrainian refugees. If you … 
Churches Together in WalkingA warm invitation is extended to all who would like to discover parts of Cornwall through walking and enjoy fellowship … 
Penryn Memory CafeA supportive, friendly and welcoming space for people living with dementia in Penryn, Cornwall … 
Wellbeing Cafe, NewquayIf you’re feeling a little isolated and in need of a listening ear, or simply a place to catch up …
Tiny Treasures, NewquayA support group for parents and their babies up to 24 months old … 
Camborne: Love & PotatoesA hot meal for the whole family, with games and crafts … 
The Hive CornwallThe Hive is a Charity in Cornwall that collects surplus food, processes it to increase its life and lock in … 
Redruth: Home for Good Support GroupHome for Good works to mobilise the Church in the UK to respond to the needs of vulnerable children through … 
Wadebridge: The Grace ProjectThe Grace Project is based at Egloshayle Church, Wadebridge. It takes the gift of pre-loved children’s clothing donated by members … 
Baby Basics Centre, LiskeardCornwall’s First Baby Basics Centre. Based in Liskeard, supported by “The Tribute Churches”. Supporting struggling families with the essentials (& … 
Bude: CAP Debt CentreA new CAP scheme (Christians Against Poverty) as part of Bude Foodbank Plus, offering people the opportunity to get financial … 
Penryn: Little Sparks @ St GluviasA stay and play group for newborns – preschoolers (0-4years) and their parents/carers. Held at St Gluvias Community Hall every … 
Penzance: RoamingRoaming is a community interest company that works in partnership with St Petroc’s Society, supporting single homeless people in Cornwall … 
Constantine: Monty’s Community Cafe and Meeting Area with hyper-fast Wi-FiMonty’s is the name we have given to the community cafe and meeting area at the back of St Constantine … 
Cornwall: Intentional HealthWe help people improve whole-person health & wellbeing and equip local churches to build healthier, happier and more hope-filled communities … 
Falmouth: Little Sparks @ All SaintsA friendly pre-school playgroup for toddlers, babies and their parents. We meet on Monday mornings in term time 9:15am-11am at … 
Cornwall Memory Cafe NetworkThe Memory Cafe is a place where any one with memory loss and their carer or family may find support … 
No.4 Honey Street, BodminNo.4 Honey Street is a cafe, bar and restaurant with a Christian vision for serving the local community, established in … 
Falmouth: Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre Serving Falmouth, Penryn and Surrounding VillagesFree help with debt in the local community of Falmouth, Penryn & surrounding villages, from an award winning charity … 
Falmouth: Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Kick Start‘Bite-sized’ video sessions to help you with a range of emotional issues, money matters and job search queries … 
Truro Homeless Action Group (THAG)THAG provides a warm welcome, food and shelter and a regular and safe place for the homeless and vulnerably housed … 
Falmouth: New Parents Support GroupHappening every Thursday at All Saints Church, Killigrew Street, Falmouth. This group helps new parents and their babies (0-6 months) … 
Falmouth: Love Falmouth: No Child WithoutLove Falmouth is a Christian charity with the vision to enable communities and individuals in Falmouth to thrive. We are … 
Saltash FoodbankHelping local people in crisis: Saltash foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards … 
The St Vincent de Paul Society, CornwallThe Devon and Cornwall St Vincent de Paul Society is part of an international Catholic society dedicated to the relief … 
Truro: Music and Chat on the MatCome along with your pre-walking baby for a time to chat in our relaxed sensory room … 
St Ives FoodbankSt Ives Foodbank serves TR26 residents in crisis. We provide food for people in crisis who have been referred to … 
Penryn & Falmouth FoodbankWe don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally … 
Wadebridge Foodbank and StoreHouseProviding emergency food, furniture and household basics to local people in crisis need in Wadebridge, Bodmin, Camelford, Padstow and the … 
St Austell FoodbankProviding 3 days food and drink for those in need. All clients are referred via a voucher system generated by … 
Newquay FoodbankThe Newquay Food Bank is a volunteer led charity that supports families and individuals, who find themves in food crisis … 
Launceston FoodbankWe help people in time of crisis by providing 3 day food parcels when presented with a voucher obtained from … 
Camborne: Meals on WheelsFrom Monday through to Friday a team of volunteers from Camborne Wesley Methodist Church deliver Meals on Wheels to the … 
Liskeard and Looe FoodbankLiskeard and Looe Foodbank serves the areas of Liskeard, Looe, Torpoint and Rame. During the coronavirus crisis the foodbank is …
Falmouth & Penryn: New CAP Debt Centre launchedThis new CAP Debt Centre is run in partnership with St Budock Parish Church. The Debt Coach at Falmouth & … 
Cornwall: Caritas PlymouthCaritas Plymouth shares in the mission of the Catholic Church. We support the network of social action charities and parishes … 
Newquay: Turnaround HouseTurnaround House provides supported living for young people aged between 16 and 25 in need of housing . We offer … 
Newquay: Store HouseStore House is a Community Hub based in the centre of Newquay … 
Newquay: Soul Food KitchenSoul Food Kitchen Newquay is a healthy cooking project, meeting every Thursday. It’s a community run project to improve social … 
Liskeard: CAP Liskeard & Looe Debt CentreSt Martin’s Church (Liskeard), in partnership with the South East Cornwall Methodist Circuit, Grace Community Church (Morval), Greenbank Community Church … 
Truro: Christians Against Povertyalways hope. Struggling with Debt? CAP are passionate about releasing people in our nation from a life sentence of debt, … 
Newquay: DISC (The Drop In and Share Centre)Primarily, we support and empower homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged people within our local community. However, generally, DISC is a central …
Cornwall: Acts 435Acts 435 is an online giving charity, directly connecting those who want to give with those who are in genuine … 
End Hunger CornwallEnd Hunger Cornwall – working with the Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum and End Hunger UK to promote awareness and provide … 
St PetrocsWe believe homelessness shouldn’t be an issue in our society today. We’re working to end street homelessness in Cornwall by … 
Falmouth: Salvation Army Food ServiceHot meals / food bank … 
Falmouth: The Gershie ProjectA project aiming to help people who are lonely, people who are socially excluded, people who are rurally isolated and … 
Cafe Abundance – Real Junk Food Project Torpoint & RameThe Real Junk Food Project We are part of The Real Junk Food Project – feeding bellies not bins!, an … 
Bude: Community Activities in Bude & StrattonA very useful listing from Christians Together in Bude and Stratton. Many of the activities are currently suspended during the … 
Virtual Community Friendship CafeA virtual drop-in space on Facebook. Members of Cornwall Hospice Care Community Services Team are on hand to support, chat, … 
CPR Foodbank (Camborne, Pool, Redruth)CPR Foodbank is a local charity distributing food to those who need it most in the Camborne, Pool Redruth area … 
Falmouth Salvation Army Church and Community Centre FoodbankFalmouth Salvation Army Church and Community Centre Foodbank offers emergency food provisions to those in need in the Falmouth area … 
Hayle FoodbankHayle Foodbank is a community led foodbank supplying emergency food donations to those in crisis. They are now a delivery … 
Helston and The Lizard FoodbankHelston and The Lizard foodbank is funded through grant applications submitted to the Cornwall Community Foundation. The Foundation then searches … 
Callington FoodbankCallington foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in the local … 
Cornwall Bereavement NetworkThe network was set up in early 2020 to help people affected by bereavement find support and services in one … 
Falmouth & Penryn : CAP Job ClubYour local CAP Job Club will give you practical help as you seek employment … 
Looe : Mustard SeedSupporting those with concerns around anxiety and low self-esteem … 
Liskeard : ABC Babies and Toddler GroupABC at St Martin’s Church Liskeard is our informal babies and toddler group which takes place every Tuesday during term … 
Wadebridge : Who Let the Dads Out?A group for dads, carers and children of all ages. Join us for breakfast, fun activities and games! … 
Bude : FoodbankWe help families from Bude and the surrounding area who are in critical need and for a variety of reasons, … 
Falmouth : Torch TrustIn Cornwall, Torch Fellowship Groups meet monthly on a Saturday afternoon; run by volunteers from local churches and mainly geared … 
Penzance : CTIPA Street PastorsStreet pastors are trained volunteers from local churches and we care about our community. We are usually on patrol from … 
Penzance : CTIPA Breakfast ProjectCTIPA Breakfast Project has been active in supporting homeless and vulnerable people in our community since 1999 …
Falmouth : Community Cafe & Lunch Club –Everyone is welcome and people attend from all walks of life. However it is very noticeable that many elderly people … 
Plymouth : ShekinahShekinah is a Devon & Cornwall based charity that provides opportunities for people in recovery or seeking recovery. This may … 
St Columb Major : The Oasis CentreThe Centre was established in 2008 and the Constitution states that its purpose is to relieve persons resident in the … 
Falmouth : Footsteps Community Coffee ShopFootsteps Community Coffee Shop re-opens on 3 Mar 22 at its new home Emmanuel Baptist Church, serving Fairtrade tea and … |
Vacancies
Vacancy: Deanery Children, Youth and Families Workers : closing date 19 AprWe are looking to employ a small team of talented Youth, Children and Young Families Workers who will work together … 
Vacancy: Part-time Content Editor : closing date 29 AprGreen Christian is looking for a part-time Content Editor for its Joy in Enough programme. … |
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Earth Sunday can be celebrated on Sunday 21st of April
Here are preaching notes for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
preachingforgodsworld.org/fourth-sunday-of-easter/
Dr Nicola Hoggard Creegan
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Please support this lovely Memory Cafe at St Denis. Just pop in for a cuppa, chat and great company.
I’m going to pop along from Newquay Purple Angels soon, we need you to help us keep this much needed group flourishing.
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World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, on behalf of the global fellowship, expressed grave concern regarding the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East following the first direct confrontation between Iran and Israel. Read more: www.oikoumene.org/news/wcc-expresses-grave-concern-over-escalation-of-violence-in-middle-east
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Thank you to Kestle Barton for offering us the use of the pavilion in the orchard for our Climate Café – such a beautiful space to come together.
🌿 Our next Climate Café will be on Saturday 20th April 2-4pm at Kestle Barton, Manaccan, TR12 6HU. Spaces are limited so please reserve a place via Eventbrite here:
bit.ly/climate-cafe-apr
Please gather at the gallery cafe for 1.45 and we will walk down to the pavilion together for a 2pm start.
🌿 For more information on Climate Cafés we are holding please follow the link below:
www.helstonclimateaction.earth/climate-cafe/
🌿 This Climate Café will be led by facilitators trained through Climate Psychology Alliance and is offered free of charge thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, distributed by Transition Together.
🌿 Please note this Climate Café is for anyone aged 18 or over.
#compassionate #ecoanxiety #climatecafe #GriefSupport
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A brand-new digital magazine to connect local people with careers help, skills workshops, and lifelong learning has been launched.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join us at this Churches’ Refugee Network Meeting, to explore themes of advocacy and engagement, and ways to challenge harmful narratives about refugees and asylum seekers.
Monday 29 April, 2-4pm, online.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodu-uqDkrHdQ4euXTWvQfL6OQ98BAgxnD#/registration
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Launching in just 1 month’s time, our free #PathsToAction webinar series. Featuring everything from holiday food clubs and equality to older people and ABCD. Get informed, inspired and equipped. Register for 1 or all 4: buff.ly/3FRHdlO #MondayMotivation
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Our stocks of food are running very low – we are in urgent need of donations of long-life fruit juice, tins of meat, pasta sauce and small jars of coffee. And we don’t just supply food – we also stock basic toiletries and laundry liquid/powder – and stocks of these are also really low.
When you are shopping, if you could donate 1 (or 2) of the items listed below, you will be helping local people in crisis.
#emergencyfood #careforeachother #endpovertytogether
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Join us next week as we kick off #GDAMS with a webinar looking at the political landscape in the UK on around military spending ahead of the General Election with Campaign Against Arms Trade, Rethinking Security and CND
Register: t.co/85mJ42ZzQ2
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Would you like to join us as we pray into the elections in #India and what it means for our persecuted family?
We’re hosting a prayer webinar next Wednesday (17 April), as Christians in India ask us to pray with them at this crucial time.
Book today: bit.ly/3RmapXA
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The Cinnamon Incubator Competition is for any social action project that wants to grow beyond its current community.
On offer is a £20,000 development grant AND five places on the two-year Cinnamon Incubator Programme.
We’re here for those of you who:
☑️ Long to give up your day job and focus solely on your social action work
☑️ Are so busy working in the project that you don’t have time to work on growing it.
☑️ Want to impact more communities, but no idea how to make it happen.
FIND OUT MORE at bit.ly/3ES1bdS
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Thought for the Day – Bishop James Jones – Bishop James Jones – BBC Sounds
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Joining in prayer for all affected by the earthquake in Taiwan.
#wdptaiwan #wdpic #taiwan
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Today we give thanks for the increase in sustainable shopping habits and sale of Fairtrade goods, despite the cost of living crisis. Steadfast God, we thank you that people are choosing to spend money more ethically, and for the positive impact this has on the planet and farmers.
#GiveThanks #StayandPray
Read more: www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-14-of-2024/
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Today is Maundy Thursday, sometimes referred to as Holy Thursday or Sheer Thursday which is part of our celebration of Easter. It marks the night of the Last Supper as told in the Bible.
It pays homage to Jesus Christ’s last meal with his disciples, before handing himself over to be crucified.
The word Maundy comes from the Latin word for ‘command’, referencing instructions that Jesus gave to his disciples at the Last Supper.
At the Last Supper, Jesus commanded that people should love one another, he then washed the feet of his disciples as an act of kindness.
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Maundy Thursday is a day to remember the disciples gathering around Jesus before his death. We often remember the story as that of the Last Supper, and a story that ushers in betrayal. But underneath, it is also a story about love and grace and how we relate to those who want us harmed.
Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. Every disciple. Jesus also predicts his death and the betrayal of Judas. Yet he washes Judas’ feet. Jesus knew what Judas would do, but still, he breaks bread with him. Jesus extends love and the possibility of change and redemption all the way to the end. He never treats Judas as ‘the enemy’, as worthless, as someone whose dignity and humanity can just be erased or disregarded. Even in betrayal and pain, Jesus attends to the humanity of the one who hurts him.
My prayer for the world today is that this same attention to one another’s dignity and humanity would be at the core of our actions as people and as nations.
“Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” — John 13.1
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For the people of Myanmar 2024 marked the end of three years of conflict and life under military rule. This blog draws attention to this often overlooked conflict, and asks you to support our brothers and sisters through prayer and calling our government to act. brnw.ch/21wHUM6
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Thought that this upcoming retreat on the Cornish Saint St. Ia might be of interest to some of your group members, looks interesting: Journeying on a Leaf:Retreat day on the Cornish Saint Ia 11am-4pm (10.30-11am Coffee) April 12th 2024 Cost £50 Location: Chacewater Village Hall, Church Hill, Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall TR48PZ. There is free parking very near the venue. Saint Ia of Cornwall literally missed the boat when her companions left Ireland, heading for Hayle in Cornwall. Fearing crossing the sea alone, she prayed and saw a small leaf floating on the water. She watched it and it grew larger and larger. She trusted God, the leaf became her coracle and carried her across the ocean.Ia’s story will be the creative ground from which to draw from in order to deepen your own spirituality. Using guided imaginative prayer, you will explore the journey of surrender, solitude, the leafy coracle and the wild elemental ocean, wind and sky. Her incredible odyssey across the sea will also offer beautiful material for your own creative writing. You'll be able to explore the idea of ‘journeying with nature’ through contemplation and art; working with an artist, you will have the opportunity to work with leaves and create patterns in clay – your work will be later fired in a kiln and sent to you as a beautiful reminder of the day and your own creativity. And slowing down and walking mindfully, you'll enter a leaf labyrinth, relaxing into a slow walking prayer on your journey to the Centre, to God…All are welcome and no writing or art experience is needed.
🌷 Happy Mother’s Day to mothers and women across the globe.
🙏 Join us as we lift them up in prayer and remember those in need of comfort this day.
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With the budget announcement yesterday, we pray for a just economy enabling all to flourish. We pray that the gap between rich and poor decreases and for the voices of the poor and marginalised to be at the centre of decision making.
#StayandPray
Read more: www.jrf.org.uk/political-mindsets/placing-households-at-the-centre-of-the-economy
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It’s one week until our next prayer webinar – would you like to join us?
Focusing on our #SeeChange campaign, this is a precious opportunity to pray for courageous women and girls facing persecution for their gender and faith.
Book your place: bit.ly/3RmapXA
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Cardinal Vincent has called for this Friday to be a day of prayer for peace in the Holy Land and Gaza, ‘as a vital part of our observance of Lent.’
If you’re in central London, you can come to Westminster Cathedral where the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the High Altar after the 1.30pm Mass until 4.45pm. The Stations of the Cross at 6.30pm will also be offered for this intention.
Find out more: rcdow.org.uk/cardinal/news/cardinal-calls-for-an-end-to-war-in-the-holy-land/
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“I beg you, bear with one another in love…” – Ephesians 4: 1 – 7.
On this #WorldDayofPrayer we share in this theme prepared by a group of Palestinian Christian women before the current conflict. To mark this day, Revd David Hardman, Methodist Liaison Officer, Jerusalem has shared this prayer:
God of love,
walk through the destroyed streets of Gaza and the fearful households of Israel
and hold all who grieve, fear and hate in your everlasting arms,
God of justice,
walk, once again, through the occupied land of Palestine
and at the checkpoints demand freedom for the oppressed,
God of peace,
walk in the corridors of power and show leaders content to sanction war,
your scared hands of sacrificial love as the antidote to brutal power,
Word of God,
be heard in us as you beseech us to bear one another in love,
that together love and justice can bring peace to the land we, desire to still, call holy, Amen.
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With all those praying on the World Day of Prayer, today we pray for Palestine. God who walked, lived and taught in this place, we pray especially for Palestinian women. We ask you guide us toward a place of safety, justice and true peace.
#StayandPray
World Day of Prayer – England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Read more: www.wwdp.org.uk/2024-theme-and-country-palestine/
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World Day of Prayer: Friday 1 March 2024. Praying that we bear with one another in love.
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I LIE DOWN THIS NIGHT…
I Lie down this night with God,
And God will lie down with me;
I lie down this night with Christ,
And Christ will lie down with me;
I lie down this night with Spirit,
And the Spirit will lie down with me;
God and Christ and the Spirit
Be lying down with me.
~ Original source; Carmina Gadelica.
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To mark the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine there will be a gathering tomorrow, Sat 24 Feb at the Ukrainian Cross, Mylor Bridge, TR11 5WE,10.30 for 11am – please support if you can, and spread the word – many thanks! Map at bit.ly/3tbJjp5. Parking in adjacent field.
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We asked Ukrainian young people who are refugees in the UK what we should pray for as we prepare to mark the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine on 24 February. Here’s their response: urc.org.uk/ukraine-prayers-for-second-anniversary/.
#Ukraine #Pray4Ukraine
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🙏 Join us in prayer this first Sunday in Lent.
Let’s be led by Jesus’ example of humility, trust and faithfulness as we move into a season of fasting.
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I pray that the churches in cornwall are effective to the communities they serve – Justin Edwards
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