A selection of news and stories from churches across the country on how they are serving their communities.
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'There should be no fear in doing the course': One church’s experience of Living in Love and Faith aims to inspire others
27/09/2021
Sarah Tapp, a curate of a charismatic and evangelical church, is encouraging others to take part in Living in Love and Faith (LLF) following the completion of courses in her parish.
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'We are suddenly aware that we are mere mortals. It hits home' - how medics drew on faith amid pandemic
22/12/2021
More than 100 members of the medical profession met recently at Holy Trinity Church in Leeds, for an inaugural carol service of a local Christian Medical Fellowship network.
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'We must not gamble with vulnerable people's lives' - the Church of England's adviser on medical ethics responds to calls for 'doctor assisted dying'
14/09/2021
Revd Dr Brendan McCarthy, the Church of England's National Adviser on Medical Ethics, Health and Social Care Policy, sets out the Church of England's response to calls for 'doctor assisted dying'
5 min read
1,000 answered calls for help in Shropshire town
27/05/2020
In a Shropshire town, a young church member’s idea to help people with shopping has seen more than 1,000 answered calls for practical support for the vulnerable and isolated.
2 min read
30,000 homemade meals in eight weeks
15/05/2020
A Gloucestershire mission project has provided more than 30,000 home-made meals to people in need and NHS staff across the county since the outbreak of the coronavirus.
2 min read
A blessing not a burden: why every child should be valued equally
06/04/2018
COMMENT / The Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, explains why he and other faith leaders are challenging the two-child limit on financial support for families, which came into effect a year ago .
3 min read
A chaplain’s view – the Coronavirus pandemic
07/04/2020
The Rev Mia Hilborn, Senior Brigade Chaplain at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, writes about her experience of the Coronavirus pandemic.
3 min read
A Church Near You's Resource Hub has launched - here's what you need to know
27/02/2019
The Resource Hub is here to give Church of England churches access to logos, videos and stock photography to be used across their communication platforms.
2 min read
A helpline for those who cannot leave home
29/04/2020
A parish church office in North Staffordshire has become a hub of community coordination after launching a helpline for those who can’t leave home.
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A life changed by Jesus
15/02/2023
Read the story of a Bolton mum who was struggling with alcohol addiction before receiving care, compassion and community at her local church.
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