This Easter we are asking 1000 UK Church leaders to publicly commit to supporting their local communities, to bring a message of hope, so that no-one will be alone, without the help they need, during the COVID-19 crisis.
The needs of the poor and persecuted church are urgent and must be met now. Coronavirus is creating a humanitarian disaster, especially for persecuted Christians, in many parts of the world.
Local authorities, parish councils, charities and community groups are being encouraged to apply for extra financial support from Western Power Distribution as the company launches its ‘In This Together – Community Matters Fund’..
Christians are invited to step out of their front doors or into their gardens and sing Jesus Christ is Risen Today and Thine be the Glory at 10am on Easter Sunday.
At the start of Holy Week, as Christians follow in the footsteps of Jesus as the events that lead to Good Friday unfold, followed by the hope of Easter Day, leaders of churches throughout the British Isles have issued a statement and call to continued prayer as we face the Covid-19 pandemic.
Churches are working around the clock to demonstrate love to their neighbours through this global pandemic. With so much new information and initiatives each day it can be difficult to know where to begin. YourNeighbour.org equips church leaders with the latest updates and resources and connects people in need to churches.
The re-dedication of England has been in the planning since 2017. The event now takes on a new dimension as England and her people are once again dedicated to Our Lady amidst turmoil and uncertainty.
WaveLength gives radios, televisions, and tablet computers to help people maintain and increase the number of meaningful connections they have in their lives. We support people who are lonely because of age, poor physical or mental health, or by circumstances which make it hard for them to leave their home.
Each Thursday, Cinnamon Advisor, Nick Amis, will speak with a different specialist who can offer insight, advice and resources in relation to a specific area such as supporting mental health, working with the NHS or fundraising.
At 10am on Easter Sunday 12 April 2020 we call on all who want to celebrate the resurrection to go outside and sing Jesus Christ is Risen Today and Thine be the Glory at the top of their voices!
Resources from the Arthur Rank Centre for rural Christians and churches to use in their own homes and communities, as well as signposting to a whole host of advice and expertise around many of the range of practical issues we will face over the next few weeks and months.
Page from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland,listing advice from the churches, plus guides on topics that might be useful, such as how to move some aspects of Church online and copyright issues of streaming services. This page will be updated on an ongoing basis.