News – Page 64 – Churches Together in Cornwall

Quakers in Britain statement on COP26 outcomes

16th November 2021

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COP26 has delivered tiny steps forward when giant leaps are needed. This is particularly unjust for people in the Global South who are feeling the first and worst impacts of the climate crisis, despite being least responsible for causing it.

COP26 progress – what are Christian groups saying?

16th November 2021

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Climate change, News

An agreement was finally reached at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, which has now ended. Here we outline how the churches and Christian groups are responding

Love Christmas: Love Falmouth

16th November 2021

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Carrick, News, Poverty

In Falmouth we aim to distribute: Family bags of activities and presents for low-income families; Health & wellbeing bags for vulnerable women; Thoughtful gift bags for elderly people living alone and A Bag of Kindness to every class/tutor group, with a kindness-themed gift for every child and young person in Falmouth

COP26: Summit ends handing ‘threadbare lifeline’ to world’s most vulnerable people

16th November 2021

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Climate change, News

The COP26 climate summit in Glasgow has ended with agreements which come up short for people in the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Queen sends message of support to Coptic Christians persecuted for their faith

16th November 2021

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News, Persecuted & Refugees

The Queen has sent a message of support to Coptic Christians at the annual Coptic New Year service in London.

Growing Faith: New Foundation Head appointed

16th November 2021

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News, Prayer & Discipleship

The founder of Messy Church, Lucy Moore, has been appointed as the Church of England’s first Head of its new Growing Faith Foundation.

More than 500 residents talk climate action at COP26 Regional Roadshow

16th November 2021

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Climate change, News

The online event Let’s Talk Climate Action this week saw community groups, schools, businesses, local councils and individuals take part in conversations on how to reduce carbon emissions and support nature recovery.

Your COP26 Questions Answered

16th November 2021

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Climate change, News

As COP26 draws to a close, our Director Matthew Owen answers the questioned you asked us, and explains why we remain optimistic even when pledges look to fall short.

Thy Kingdom Come 2021 Impact Report

16th November 2021

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News, Thy Kingdom Come

Download our annual report / read online to find out more about what happened across the eleven days.

Bishops respond to COP26

16th November 2021

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Climate change, News

We must now keep up the moral pressure so that pledges are urgently turned into measurable action

COP26 takeaways: Rich polluters still refuse to pay climate debt

16th November 2021

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Climate change, News

Jubilee Debt Campaign’s analysis of COP26 outcome.

Photo exhibition portrays stark reality of climate change

9th November 2021

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Climate change, News

An online photo exhibition with new daily additions is available from the World Council of Churches for media and member churches worldwide beginning 9 November.

Living on the Breadline Anti-Poverty Charter

8th November 2021

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News, Poverty

A reflective action-oriented resource intended to help churches to tackle poverty and inequality in your neighbourhood and across the UK in a way that makes sense where you are.

Bishop Mike Royal appointed as next Churches Together in England General Secretary

8th November 2021

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News

Bishop Mike Royal has been called as the next General Secretary of Churches Together in England (CTE). He will take up his post in March 2022 when the current General Secretary, Rev Dr Paul Goodliff, retires.

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Churchn 2021 Online Service: recording

8th November 2021

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News, Persecuted & Refugees

Once again, we joined together with our friends at – Open Doors, CSW and Release International – for an evening of prayer specifically for our persecuted church family.

Cornwall Faith Forum Tree Planting

8th November 2021

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Interfaith Work, News

Members of Cornwall Faith Forum gathered together for the planting of more faith trees at the Peace Field at Penmount including one on behalf of the Christian Community.

Penryn and Falmouth Foodbank urges community to donate to food collection in Tesco stores this Christmas

8th November 2021

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Food poverty, News

The Tesco food collection will take place in every Tesco store in the UK. It is the biggest collection of its kind and a vital source of food for the Trussell Trust.

‘Find Your Welcome’, a video for refugees and asylum seekers across the UK to introduce them to the UK church

5th November 2021

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News, Persecuted & Refugees

Find Your Welcome is available in Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Spanish, French and English to be accessible to as many people as possible.

The future of the UK’s church buildings

2nd November 2021

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News

With an increasing number of churches and chapels facing closure, the National Churches Trust’s The Future of the UK’s Church Buildings debate highlights the community, economic, heritage and spiritual benefits of churches.