News – Page 80 – Churches Together in Cornwall

In Fairtrade Fortnight 2021, we will highlight the growing challenges that climate change brings to farmers and workers in the communities Fairtrade works with.

Credit Unions covering Cornwall

4th February 2021

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Credit Unions are a growing alternative to traditional banking, and offer better rates for savings and loans, and a more personal service, often a good alternative for those on a low income

Racial Justice Sunday Toolkit for Cornish Churches

3rd February 2021

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News, Racial Justice

A collection of prayers, reflections, sermon ideas, links and book suggestions to help Churches and faith groups in Cornwall observe Racial Justice Sunday and consequently take action in their communities. The resources can also be used at any time of the year.

A focus on the State of Nature in Cornwall

3rd February 2021

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Environment, News

Cornwall’s wildlife is in a bad way and continued species decline will inevitably lead to local extinctions… We know from our work that together we can make a difference and bring nature back. That gives me hope we can still turn the situation around Cheryl Marriott Head of Conservation, Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Elysian Magazine : Issue 4

3rd February 2021

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Issue 4 of the Falmouth-based magazine looking at how our faith influences creative practice and how creativity can be used to pursue God is released on 8 February

Christians Against Poverty working with Local Churches to Provide Laptops for Local Schools

2nd February 2021

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Coronavirus, FPCT, News

Do you have an unwanted laptop in working order? or would like to donate money towards buying one? Falmouth schools would greatly appreciate your support.

God With Us: Worship resources on the theme of refugees, migration and sanctuary

2nd February 2021

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News, Persecuted & Refugees

The experience of the Church throughout the world is that migration enriches our common life, both secular and sacred. Refugees must never be defined by victimhood, but should be recognised as human beings, created in God’s image and with as much chance to flourish and thrive as anybody.

Churches Responding to Prejudice Against Jews

1st February 2021

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Connected Communities: Churches Responding to Prejudice Against Jews and Judaism is a resource for Christians to learn more about Jewish-Christian dialogue, antisemitism, and anti-Judaism.

Black Voices Cornwall Race Charter

31st January 2021

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News, Racial Justice

he next stage in our efforts to create an actively anti-racist Cornwall is to ask for help. By signing up to the Race Charter for Cornwall you are adding your voice to the ever-growing network of allies.

New Archdeacon of Bodmin announced

31st January 2021

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The Revd Kelly Betteridge has been named as the new Archdeacon of Bodmin and Director of Intergenerational Church for the Diocese of Truro.

Coronavirus vaccinations

27th January 2021

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A resource page which will be updated regularly with vaccine-related initiatives, particularly those linked to our 50 national Member Churches:

Call and Care

27th January 2021

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Call and Care is a new initiative from Premier providing resources to support and encourage Community Groups (churches and other organisations) to train and equip local volunteers to make contact by telephone with people in their communities.

Are you Inspired by the Outdoors?

27th January 2021

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The Journeying team comprise men and women from all denominations and walks of life. We are always pleased to hear from people interested in discovering more about journey leadership with Journeying.

Cornwall Unmuted to #PrayForCornwall in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021

26th January 2021

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‘You’re on mute’ is one of the most memorable phrases of the pandemic. But in Cornwall the churches have definitely not been ‘on mute’ and going online in 2021 has led to an at least ten-fold increase in the numbers we have been able to reach during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Coronavirus: Archbishops invite nation to pause, pray and remember 100,000 people ‘known to God and cherished by God’

26th January 2021

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The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are issuing a call to the nation to pause and reflect to remember the more than 100,000 people across the UK who have died after contracting Covid-19 and all those who know and love them.

A call to prayer for the nation

26th January 2021

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Starting on 1 February we invite you to set aside time every evening to pray, particularly at 6pm each day. More than ever, this is a time when we need to love each other. Prayer is an expression of love.

Birmingham Churches Charter for racial justice

25th January 2021

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The Time4Change Charter calls for reflection, repentance, prayer, relationship-building and the development of a strategy to redress the racial imbalances within the Church and community.