News – Page 91 – Churches Together in Cornwall

Faith leaders call for a green recovery

8th July 2020

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Representatives from UK faith groups have signed an open letter to the government urging it to ensure that its economic recovery strategy is centred on the urgent need to reduce the impact of climate change.

Audio recording at home

8th July 2020

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Audio content consumption continues to grow and understanding a few key audio production skills can greatly improve the quality of your content.

Lighting up the cathedral website

8th July 2020

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The chance to light a candle when in Truro Cathedral is something that physical visitors have always had. But, from 6 July, the cathedral is pleased to offer the same opportunity to digital visitors with the launch of its new ‘Light a Virtual Candle’ page.

Religious London : Theos Report

8th July 2020

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London is often perceived to be different from the rest of the UK – more liberal and more secular. However, Londoners are not just more likely to belong to a particular religion, but to actively participate by, for instance, attending services on a regular basis. London’s religious micro–climate is paradoxical: a secular, liberal and cosmopolitan…

Reaching out to the non-digital community

8th July 2020

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A way of reaching those left behind in the pandemic world of reliance on new technology

Julia and Hans Rausing Launch £10 million Charity Survival Fund

8th July 2020

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New Charity Survival Fund launches to provide much needed funds to UK charities struggling with loss of income due to Covid-19.

Church of England awards £24 million in grants to spread Christian faith in towns and cities

8th July 2020

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The Strategic Development Funding (SDF) grants have been awarded as part of the Church of England’s programme of Renewal and Reform, aimed at ensuring that the Church of England once more becomes a growing church for all people in all areas of the country.

Top Tips for an Accessible Online Service

8th July 2020

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News, Online Event

When it comes to being on screen, there are some basic rules that will help us to be more accessible.

Relaxation in rules around charities and insolvency

5th July 2020

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Coronavirus, News

These rules apply to voluntary organisations as well as private companies, and the Charity Commission has issued guidance to charities to help them continue operating, and avoid insolvency. These provisions apply to charitable companies, and the majority of the provisions also apply to Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs).

Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for churches 2 July 2020

30th June 2020

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Coronavirus, News

Latest advice from the Church of England

Experts inspire hope for 2020 Season of Creation

29th June 2020

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Hundreds of Christians came together on 8 June to learn how the global ecumenical family can better care for our common home this Season of Creation, a month of prayer and action to protect all of creation from 1 September to 4 October.

Guidance COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of places of worship from 4 July Published 29 June 2020

29th June 2020

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Coronavirus, News

Through its Places of Worship Taskforce, the government has worked with faith leaders and representatives to develop this guidance to enable the safe reopening of places of worship for a broader range of activities from 4 July 2020.

How to organise a Covid-compliant drive-in service

26th June 2020

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How can churches cater for the welfare of their congregations while in lockdown? Although churches have been told they can reopen from 4 July , for many this will bring more challenges. So what are the alternatives?

The impact of COVID-19 on the community and voluntary sector in Cornwall

24th June 2020

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Cornwall’s voluntary organisations have been adapting services to support more vulnerable people for longer during the Covid-19 crisis.

Faith-based aid agencies condemn DFID abolition

23rd June 2020

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CAFOD, Christian Aid and the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) have joined with other faith-based international development agencies in a joint statement condemning the government’s decision to abolish the Department for International Development (DFID):

CTE Member Church reflections on Covid-19

23rd June 2020

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Coronavirus, News

Perspectives from CTE Member Churches on how they and their congregations have been affected by the coronavirus crisis.

“Worshipping Safely” Poster for Churches

23rd June 2020

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The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) have produced a helpful poster to be placed outside of places of worship, containing the key advice necessary to keep your congregation safe once you begin to reopen.

Donating to your Local Foodbank

23rd June 2020

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Coronavirus, News

Cornwall Council has prepared a new page of information on supporting foodbanks.

Bishops warn of ‘Environmental Racism’

23rd June 2020

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Church of England bishops including the Bishop of Truro have joined with counterparts from around the Anglican Communion in signing a statement warning of ‘Environmental Racism.’