Crisis in the Middle East
Prayers and statements from the churches
#Red Wednesday 22 Nov – pray for the Persecuted Church
Cornwall Network for Supporting Persecuted Christians launched
CTC Review – Good News from Cornish Churches
Autumn 23 edition now available
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Churches Together in Cornwall
Becoming Better Together – the next 10 years
An Act of Rededication on Sat 27 January 2024 at St Petroc’s Church, Bodmin. Everyone welcome – bookings now open!
Where should we be heading in the next ten years? There’s still time to share your views in our short questionnaire – many thanks!
Cornish Christmas Giving catalogue 2023
Give a gift of hope to someone in Cornwall by giving a gift of love to friends and family.
News
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 … 
Hope in a Housing CrisisRecorded webinar: As our nation is facing a housing crisis on an unprecedented scale, we explore how churches can take … 
Church leaders call for an end to fighting in GazaThe United Reformed Church, Christian Aid, other humanitarian agencies and global church leaders have urged the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak … 
Calendar of Light 2023As we engage in the ongoing work of seeking peace in a world ravaged by war, pain, and loss, we … 
A Christmas PrayerWritten and recorded on video by CTE Principal Officer for Mission and Evangelism Rev Dr Ben Aldous …
Out of the Ordinary: Scratch beneath the surface this ChristmasHow can God’s extraordinary love transform our ordinary lives? Your Out of the Ordinary Christmas starts now … 
JustMoney Movement Annual ConferenceWe were joined by Birmingham-based minister and activist, Dr Ash Barker alongside Churches Together General Secretary (CTE) and JustMoney Patron, Bishop Mike … 
Hoping For A Good Bye: Exploring Britain’s Transformed Relationship With DeathMadeleine Pennington unpacks her latest report ‘Love, Grief, and Hope: Emotional responses to death and dying in the UK’ … 
Warm Welcome Spaces 2023-24Warm Welcome Spaces are opening their doors to local communities, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space … 
Act on PovertyJPIT is working with Christian Aid, Church Action on Poverty, The Trussell Trust, and other partners to create resources which will help … 
Synod backs trial of special services asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couplesSpecial services of prayer and dedication asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples should be introduced soon in the Church … 
Christmas Angels in PlymouthThis year we want to bless our city and celebrate the birth of Jesus by handing out knitted angels. The …
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 … 
The Cornish Celtic Catholic WayA Pilgrim Way for the Diocese of Plymouth from the Cathedral of SS Mary & Boniface in Plymouth to St … 
Christmas 2023: help and supportThings You Can Do to Help Others – People and Places Offering a Little Extra Help … 
New Churchyard ToolkitThis new toolkit for parishes offers a helping hand to make the most of your churchyard … 
The State of Nature Report 2023The latest State of Nature report provides the clearest evidence yet of climate change becoming a major driver of damage, … 
WCC calls on COP28 to “rise above,” act collectively in addressing climate changeThe statement calls for rendering climate justice to more vulnerable and low income nations and communities. … 
Advent and Christmas 2023Resources are becoming available for Advent and Christmas 2023, including the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and those from … 
Hungry For ChangeThis film is presented by a forager who takes us on a fascinating and inspiring journey to meet people in … 
Keep the Faith: Mental Health in the UKA survey suggests that there is a positive relationship between levels of religiosity and self-reported mental health in the UK … 
Used Books available freeYou are invited to come and collect some boxes of books so that they can be diverted from recycling and … 
New Grant for churches towards Net Zero! Deadline 19 NovGive 2 Go Green is a new grant fund to help churches install measures that reduce their carbon emissions …
Archbishop in Jerusalem addresses Synod with call for ceasefire and plea for peace in Israel and GazaHe urged the global community to work towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict, a ceasefire for humanitarian corridors, and … 
The King will attend COP28 UAEThe King will deliver an opening address at the Summit, hosted by the President of the UAE, in Dubai, on …
The Coronation Food ProjectInspired by The King’s work with tackling food waste and educating younger generations about food supply and production, this new …
30 Bubble Churches Launching NationwideBubble Church is a puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, 30 minute family Sunday service for families to worship together … 
“Where IS the hope?” Green Christian looks for hope in our timeCo-Chair George Dow and other board members reported on the year and led a discussion on finding hope. … 
How Christians can get involved with UN climate conference – COP28A new guide explaining how Christians can get involved in COP28 has been published by the Church of England … 
CEC–CCEE Joint Committee issues declaration on the situation in the Middle EastThe Joint Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Catholic Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) issued the following … 
Archbishop’s Climate Message to Global SummitArchbishop urges world faith leaders to “lead by example” at Abu Dhabi climate summi … 
An Open LetterThe letter — published by the recently formed Inclusive Evangelicals — backs the course of action which was approved by … 
Faith Covenant Update: New Signatories and Growing MomentumMomentum continues to grow around the Faith Covenant as local authorities realise the potential it has to sustain the kind … 
Pope Francis to visit Dubai for COP28 in early DecemberPope Francis will travel to the COP28 climate summit on 1-3 December, just two months after the publication of his … 
Catholic charity announces new award as part of #RedWednesdayA Catholic charity has unveiled plans to launch a new award recognising fortitude and faith in the face of persecution … 
Cornwall Network for Supporting Persecuted ChristiansA new Churches Together in Cornwall Liaison Group, launching 5 November 2023 to mark the International Day of Prayer for … 
Become a Single Friendly ChurchSingle Friendly Church Network (SFCN) equips any local churches to become places where single people feel fully welcome, included and … 
Destitution in the UK 2023This study, the fourth in the Destitution in the UK series, reveals approximately 3.8 million people experienced destitution in 2022, …
Holy Land: prayers and peaceChurch and charity leaders call for restraint, de-escalation of violence and protection of civilians in Gaza and Israel … 
Affirming Christianity‘Affirming Christianity’ is going to offer a series of small group courses for progressive Christians who want to study faith and grow … 
The AI Christian PartnershipArtificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a powerful tool for ministry, but only when used in a way …
Dying for BeginnersA short animation by Emily Downe, and voiced by Dr Kathryn Mannix, guiding you gently through the process of dying …
World conference to gather in 2025 to reaffirm goal of visible unity for churchesThe World Council of Churches (WCC) is planning a World Conference on Faith and Order in 2025 to mark the … 
The Church & the Cost of Living CrisisWe’ll hear from individuals, organisations and groups across the country who are supporting those experiencing the challenges of the cost …
Praying for peace in the Holy LandStatements and prayers from JPIT Member Churches … 
Prayer for peace in the Middle EastPope Francis has declared Friday 27 October as a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in our world … 
Statements and messages from UK faith and inter faith bodies to events in Israel and GazaStatements and messages from UK faith and inter faith bodies are listed in chronological order … 
Quaker organizations call for a ceasefire and humanitarian protections in GazaQuakers in Britain have joined American Friends Service Committee, Canadian Friends Service Committee, Friends Committee on National Legislation and the …
5 solidarity actions you can take for Palestine and IsraelThe scale of the violence and harm to civilians is unprecedented. The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel share …
Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech in Lords debate on Israel and GazaArchbishop Justin Welby gave this speech during the House of Lords debate on the situation in Israel and Gaza …
Climate change is changing ministry, finds Green ChristianThe existential challenge of climate change is having a growing impact on the vocations and beliefs of those in Christian …
Shine Your Light 2023Shine Your Light’s vision is for the church across the UK nations to stand united to share the Gospel with … 
Good Conversations training offered freeOur Good Conversations training is currently FREE to venues registered with the national WARM WELCOME initiative …
Israel-Palestine: Prayers, Statements and BriefingsPrayers and briefings from the Methodist Church … 
12 aid agencies call on UK Government to put civilians first in Israel Gaza ConflictA joint statement by12 aid agencies – Oxfam GB, Action Against Hunger, War Child, Islamic Relief, Christian Aid, CAFOD, Plan …
Israel-Gaza Conflict – UK faith leaders condemn antisemitism and call for solidarity between faith communitiesThe Archbishop of Canterbury was joined by Muslim and Jewish leaders to condemn the sharp rise in antisemitic incidents over …
Prayers and statements on violence in Israel and GazaChurches are responding with prayers and statements to the violence in Israel and Gaza: …
Good Conversations Training‘Good Conversations’ is an introductory training session for volunteers whose role includes hosting conversations in settings such as community cafés, …
Two’s Company BefriendingLinking Lives provides the tools and support for churches to engage with loneliness on a local level by stablishing a … 
Christian Aid: New Church Engagement and Fundraising Officer for Devon and CornwallPlease do get in touch if I can help in any way with fundraising events or you would like someone …
WCC, UNAIDS offer new tools to equip faith communities to end HIVThe WCC has launched two resources in collaboration with the UNAIDS Faith Partnership in the continued quest to support faith-based …
Prayers of Love and Faith: Bishops agree next steps to bring to SynodThe Church of England’s House of Bishops has agreed in principle that prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples … 
Archbishops condemn Hamas attacks on Israel – joint statementThe Archbishops of Canterbury and York made this statement on 7 Oct … 
400+ Christian Leaders Call on Prime Minister to Stop Rosebank Oil FieldIn an open letter, 427 UK Christian leaders, including former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Archbishop of Glasgow William … 
Crisis Communications Course for ChurchesThe course is for church leaders wanting to know how to safeguard their church against a reputational crisis and how … 
Cornish Christmas Giving CatalogueOur 2023 Cornish Christmas Giving Catalogue includes 20 charitable organisations and all of Cornwall’s food banks. So this Christmas, give …
Resources for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024Printed and downloadable resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity are now available … 
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
Advent and Christmas Services in the Falmouth and Penryn area : 1-25 Dec, Falmouth areaChristmas services at local churches. Everyone welcome! …
Sing Out for Christmas! : 9 Dec, FalmouthA musical celebration of the real meaning of Christmas … 
Epiphany House Carol Service : 12 Dec, TruroLed by Revd Jan Vaughan-Wilson. All welcome … 
Christmas Coffee Morning : 13 Dec, TruroSeasonal coffee morning – all are welcome … 
ShelterBox Carol Concert at Truro Cathedral : 19 Dec, TruroShelterBox for an unforgettable evening filled with beautiful carols and joyful performances …
Epiphany House: Feast of the Epiphany : 6 Jan, TruroAll are welcome to join us as we celebrate our annual feast day with a Eucharist service. Presided over by …
Amici Voci Concert : 13 Jan, TruroFeaturing music in a variety of styles … 
Big World Fair: Save the Date!! : 20 Apr 2024, TruroWe will be holding a Big World Fair in Truro Cathedral, ‘Learning and growing together with people across the globe’ … |
Serving our Communities
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: Debt Centre Manager, Falmouth : closing date 8 DecWe are looking for someone who is self-motivated with a passion for helping the poor and a heart for personal … |
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Call for Advent candle to remain unlit for peace
Call for Advent candle to remain unlit for peace
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🎄✨ Exciting December Events at The Elms! ✨🎄
📅 Dive into the festive spirit with our December Listings Guide! See below to see all the amazing events lined up for you. 🎁
🍽️ Christmas Day Meal
🕚 11am-3pm
🍽️ Boxing Day Meal
🕚 11am-3pm
🎉 Christmas Party
🕓 4pm-8pm
👩🍳 Christmas Cooking Workshop
🗓️ 7th December
🕙 Time: 10am-3:30pm
🤝 In partnership with Multiply
📞 To book your spot, call 01209 310610 or email info@cn4c.org.uk. Don’t miss out on the holiday cheer at The Elms! 🎅🤶
#FestiveSeason #HolidayJoy #TheElmsEvents
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The Radcliffe Trust- revenue #grants between £2.5k and £7.5k are available to UK charities and Community Interest Companies working in #heritage #crafts #music . With a particular focus on music education, composition and chamber music. Next deadline 31st January. theradcliffetrust.org/
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FREE FOOD! FREE COFFEE! FREE CAKE!
Come down to Redruth Baptist Church at 11AM on Wednesday to pick up a bag of shopping, have a coffee and cake and join our great community !
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A community vigil for peace, an end to violence. Tonight, Monday, 5.30pm in St Anthony’s garden.
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🎄✨ Celebrate the festive season with us at The Elms in Redruth! 🎅
🎁Join in the joy and book your spot for our exciting Christmas events by Tuesday, 12th December. 📆✨
🎉 Free Christmas Party with Santa’s Grotto 🎅🎈
📅 Wednesday, 20th December
⏰ 4pm-8pm
📍 The Elms, 61 Green Lane, Redruth, TR15 1LS
🎁 Every child receives a special gift from Santa! 🎁
🍽️ Festive Feasts at The Elms
🎄 Festive Meals
📅 Christmas Day
⏰ 11am-3pm
📍 The Elms, 61 Green Lane, Redruth, TR15 1LS
🎁 Boxing Day Meal
📅 Boxing Day
⏰ 11am-3pm
📍 The Elms, 61 Green Lane, Redruth, TR15 1LS
🎉 New Year’s Day Meal
📅 New Years Day
📍 The Elms, 61 Green Lane, Redruth, TR15 1LS
⏰ 10am-2pm
📞 To secure your spot, call 01209 310610 or email info@cn4c.org.uk.
Let’s make this Christmas truly magical! 🌟🎊
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The Iona Community Common Concern Network on Interfaith Relations are partnering with Alignment: Interfaith Contemplative Practices to bring you this beautiful Calendar of Light throughout the month of December.
Beginning today and running all the way through to the end of December you can open a door to a new five minute practice each day. Join people around the world who are centring their day in a practice of peace.
Visit interfaithalignment.org/calendar-of-light to open the first door.
And don’t forget you can also open a door on the Iona Books Advent Calendar every day of Advent on the Iona.org.uk/advent-waiting page.
May you have a hopeful Advent and a peaceful December!
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‘Advent Credo’ ~ Daniel Berrigan:
It is not true that creation and the human family are doomed to destruction and loss—
This is true: For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life;
It is not true that we must accept inhumanity and discrimination, hunger and poverty, death and destruction—
This is true: I have come that they may have life, and that abundantly.
It is not true that violence and hatred should have the last word, and that war and destruction rule forever—
This is true: Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder, his name shall be called wonderful councilor, mighty God, the Everlasting, the Prince of peace.
It is not true that we are simply victims of the powers of evil who seek to rule the world—
This is true: To me is given authority in heaven and on earth, and lo I am with you, even until the end of the world.
It is not true that we have to wait for those who are specially gifted, who are the prophets of the Church before we can be peacemakers—
This is true: I will pour out my spirit on all flesh and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions and your old men shall have dreams.
It is not true that our hopes for liberation of humankind, of justice, of human dignity of peace are not meant for this earth and for this history—
This is true: The hour comes, and it is now, that the true worshipers shall worship God in spirit and in truth.
So let us enter Advent in hope, even hope against hope. Let us see visions of love and peace and justice. Let us affirm with humility, with joy, with faith, with courage: Jesus Christ—the life of the world.
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Thank you to everyone who joined our Global Conversation today, “Let’s Talk with WDP Palestine.” The video will be posted soon on You Tube.
In the meantime, here is the “Prayer for Gaza” that our sisters from WDP Palestine shared. It was written this past week by a group of students and faculty at the Bethlehem Bible College.
World Day of Prayer – Palestine
Bethlehem Bible College
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Prayer for Gaza
Written by Students and Faculty at the Bethlehem Bible College – Nov, 2023
Shared at the WDPIC Global Conversation, “Let’s Talk with WDP Palestine” – Dec 2, 2023
My God and my Lord, we know that you are here now, and yesterday you were, and tomorrow you will be, and forever. Your presence is our security and our peace. Our trust in you is without limits. You are the Lord of every oppressed and needy person.
Lord, fill with your mercy every child who has lost a hand or a leg. For all the little children in Gaza who lost their parents, please send your angels to look after them.
We pray for the Palestinian mothers and fathers in Gaza who stand in the midst of chaos, powerlessness, looking for a safe shelter for their children. We pray for strength to uphold the mothers’ and fathers’ spirits.
May your love be a beacon of hope, a refuge for their weary souls. Grant them resilience, oh Lord. Wrap them in your protective embrace, and lead them to a place of peace, where their bare feet find rest and warmth.
Look with the eyes of your divine providence upon your people in Gaza and Palestine, and all who call on your name in these difficult times. Keep them in peace and security with your grace. Keep all evil plots away from us. Send your angels to protect your people against any evil strikes. Plant in us your peace that surpasses all understanding.
Gracious God, for all suffering today in Gaza, heal their hearts and transform their minds. Allow them to experience your presence in their lives. Make them understand the wisdom from their suffering.
Dear Lord, there are no words to say. Our hearts are broken, but we trust in you, dear Lord of love and justice. Please be with us – give us the real peace.
Holy Spirit, comfort us, and distinguish between good and evil. Goodness comes from the Most Holy Lord. We need this unconditional love. Plants in us hearts of love, so peace can prevail.
Amen.
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The newest edition of our Prayer Diary is now available online! 🙏
We hope it informs and widens your prayers as you partner with us and the global church.
Read it here: www.uspg.org.uk/pray
Paper copies will be landing on doorsteps this week and next.
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This #RedWednesday we are invited to Break the Silence on the persecution of Christians worldwide – especially those in Africa. Visit www.ctcinfohub.org/persecution/ for actions in Cornwall and to join the new Cornwall Network for Supporting Persecuted Christians.
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Lamenting God, we continue to hold the situation in Palestine and Israel in our prayers. We pray for justice, understanding and reconciliation. We know you are with us in our sorrow and yearning for peace; may your justice abound.
#StayandPray
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67327079
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What are the simple things you can be thankful for today?
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Pray with us today.
Find more prayers and resources at www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/prayer/israel-palestine/
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The global news cycle is profoundly overwhelming at the moment. I’m trying to use it all as a prompt to greater prayer in the midst of so many challenges. I found the words of this famous old song below so helpful as I prayed this morning & continue to seek to remain hopeful
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Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace of the shining stars to you
Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you.
(Gaelic Blessing)
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Wow! Beautiful. Thank you 🙏❤👑
Today we give thanks for the changing seasons and the beauty of autumn. Creator God, thank you for the joys and benefits we receive from your colourful world.
#stayandpray #givethanks
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Ecumenical Accompaniers pray for peace | ICN
Ecumenical Accompaniers pray for peace | ICN
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On the eve of today’s worldwide day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Holy Land called by Pope Francis, last night the Ecumenical Accompaniers gathered to pray together online..Ann Farr writes: A…1 CommentComment on Facebook
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Pope Francis is set to lead a vigil for peace in the Middle East and across the whole world.
Let us join together with him in prayer. 🙏
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Pray with us today.
Find more prayers and resources at www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/prayer/israel-palestine/
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The Week of Prayer for World Peace begins today, 15th October, and continues until 22nd October. The theme for the week is ‘praying for hope in a troubled world.’
On this Week of Prayer for World Peace the Iona Community’s Peace and Interfaith Common Concern Networks are collaborating with Alignment: Interfaith Contemplative Practices and the Week of Prayer for World Peace to share a video prayer for peace, from a different faith tradition, each day of the week.
Join people around the world who will be using these videos on the same day, united in prayer and our longing for a peace that unites us as humanity in the care of Creation.
Doors on the calendar will open each day, beginning today. You can find the calendar here: iona.org.uk/our-resources/prayer-and-worship/
#prayforpeace #weekofprayerforworldpeace #prayingforhopeinatroubledworld
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On Anti-Slavery Day, we pray for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. God of freedom, we yearn for the end of all kinds of slavery. Embolden us to campaign, raise awareness and encourage change.
#StayandPray #ModernSlavery
Read more: www.antislaveryday.com/
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We have all been invited in the last few days to join with Archbishop Hosam Naoum and the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, as well as Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby, to pray fervently for all those who have been hurt, harmed, or killed in this conflict.
My heart aches when I remember visiting al-Ahli hospital in 2018 during Holy Week to meet the medical teams and all the people of that remarkable ministry. They were passionately committed to anyone who had need.
I know personally how faithful Episcopalians are in praying. During my surgery and recovery, you have prayed for me and for my healing, and I am more grateful and thankful than words can say.
Right now, I ask you to pray fervently for the birthplace of the Abrahamic faiths and for all its people. Pray for those who have been hurt, harmed, or killed—regardless of who they are or who did it.
Pray also for the leaders and people of the entire region, that they will remember God’s mercy, and that they will find the way to a just peace where all may live in safety and security as God intends.
Pray this week for President Biden, that he may be an advocate for immediate humanitarian access for those who desperately need food, water, and medicine—and for comfort and consolation for those who have been displaced and those who are grieving loved ones.
Please join me in praying:
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn
but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the
strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that
all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of
Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and
glory, now and forever. Amen.
Prayers for the World, Book of Common Prayer, p. 815.
On the web: www.episcopalchurch.org/publicaffairs/presiding-bishop-michael-curry-calls-church-to-prayer-follo…
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Pope Francis’ Prayer for Peace:
Lord God of peace, hear our prayer!
We have tried so many times and over so many years to resolve our conflicts by our own powers and by the force of our arms. How many moments of hostility and darkness have we experienced; how much blood has been shed; how many lives have been shattered; how many hopes have been buried… But our efforts have been in vain.
Now, Lord, come to our aid! Grant us peace, teach us peace; guide our steps in the way of peace. Open our eyes and our hearts, and give us the courage to say: “Never again war!”; “With war everything is lost”. Instil in our hearts the courage to take concrete steps to achieve peace.
Lord, God of Abraham, God of the Prophets, God of Love, you created us and you call us to live as brothers and sisters. Give us the strength daily to be instruments of peace; enable us to see everyone who crosses our path as our brother or sister. Make us sensitive to the plea of our citizens who entreat us to turn our weapons of war into implements of peace, our trepidation into confident trust, and our quarreling into forgiveness.
Keep alive within us the flame of hope, so that with patience and perseverance we may opt for dialogue and reconciliation. In this way may peace triumph at last, and may the words “division”, “hatred” and “war” be banished from the heart of every man and woman. Lord, defuse the violence of our tongues and our hands. Renew our hearts and minds, so that the word which always brings us together will be “brother”, and our way of life will always be that of: Shalom, Peace, Salaam!
Amen.
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Prayers and statements on the violence in Israel and Gaza from the churches in Britain and Ireland:
ctbi.org.uk/prayers-and-statements-on-violence-in-israel-and-gaza/
