Coronavirus

The Aftermath: New Poll of UK Catholics Reveals Post-Pandemic Mental Health Crisis 

The Aftermath: New Poll of UK Catholics Reveals Post-Pandemic Mental Health Crisis 

Mass closures of Catholic churches across the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in heightened mental and physical grief, a …
Book of prayer for the coronation of King Charles III published

Book of prayer for the coronation of King Charles III published

The Church of England is calling for a period of prayer leading up to the Coronation and has released a …
Covid choirs ban was flawed

Covid choirs ban was flawed

A new study has suggested that a ban on indoor singing within church congregations and in choirs during the Covid …
At G20 Religion Forum, religious leaders call for global peace

At G20 Religion Forum, religious leaders call for global peace

At the first-ever G20 Religion Forum (R20) in Bali, Indonesia on 2-3 November, religious leaders called for global peace as …
Keeping the Faith 2.0: Embedding a new normal for partnership working in post-pandemic Britain

Keeping the Faith 2.0: Embedding a new normal for partnership working in post-pandemic Britain

Read the latest APPG report on how partnerships between local authorities and faith communities have strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic​ …
"We were absolutely invisible": The impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of grassroots voluntary and community sector workers

“We were absolutely invisible”: The impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of grassroots voluntary and community sector workers

This report focuses on the experiences of trusted and embedded grassroots voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations. At the beginning …
Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for churches: Updated 03 May

Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for churches: Updated 03 May

Updated guidance on the administration of Holy Communion to clarify that unless there are clear and objective reasons not to, …
Make a Difference Awards: nominations close 29 Apr

Make a Difference Awards: nominations close 29 Apr

The awards are a chance to say “Thank You” and show recognition and appreciation for people who love to make …
Thank You Day 5 June : Guide for Faith Groups

Thank You Day 5 June : Guide for Faith Groups

A guide for faith groups wishing to organise a thank you event …
Families, Faith and Covid-19

Families, Faith and Covid-19

A recent survey of church leaders and parents looked at the impact that Covid-19 had on family faith development. Whilst …
A Moment of Reflection + National Minute of Silence : 23 Mar, ONLINE

A Moment of Reflection + National Minute of Silence : 23 Mar, ONLINE

Join Marie Curie ambassador and Downton Abbey legend Jim Carter to build up to the nationwide minute’s silence at noon …
Survey: Services provided to those who were Homeless during the Coronavirus pandemic

Survey: Services provided to those who were Homeless during the Coronavirus pandemic

A survey to ensure that the work undertaken by many agencies to support homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic was …
Resilience, Trauma and Pastoral Recovery : A Briefing for Faith Communities

Resilience, Trauma and Pastoral Recovery : A Briefing for Faith Communities

a toolkit and the beginning of a vital conversation we must have if we are going to grow the church …
Resilience, Trauma and Pastoral Recovery: A briefing for faith communities : 9 Feb, ONLINE

Resilience, Trauma and Pastoral Recovery: A briefing for faith communities : 9 Feb, ONLINE

New paper explores the impact of trauma in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic on our communities, and provides advice and …
The World Blessing 2022

The World Blessing 2022

The WORLD BLESSING 2022 – 154 Nations Sing in 257 Languages! – Hope & Unity in our divided world …
Letter from Kemi Badenoch MP, Faith Minister, to Local Church Leaders

Letter from Kemi Badenoch MP, Faith Minister, to Local Church Leaders

The Faith Minister expresses his thanks to church leaders and asks forncontinued suport as the booster vaccination programme drives forward …
ChurchWorks Commission for Covid Recovery

ChurchWorks Commission for Covid Recovery

Our ChurchWorks Commission brings together all major Christian denominations and the government to have strategic conversations about the Church’s role …
Churches, COVID-19 & Communities

Churches, COVID-19 & Communities

How COVID-19 has affected churches and communities, and how their capacity to support and provide for local communities can be …
Changing Church

Changing Church

Changing church is our new report based on a survey of nearly 900 churches and organisations and makes clear that …
Falmouth Town Memorial and Thanksgiving Service : 21 Nov, Falmouth

Falmouth Town Memorial and Thanksgiving Service : 21 Nov, Falmouth

An opportunity to remember and give thanks for the lives of those we have lost in the past two years …
Reflecting on Covid : 18 Nov, Degibna

Reflecting on Covid : 18 Nov, Degibna

Time & space to reflect on the impact of COVID on church & community …
Reboot Declaration

Reboot Declaration

The decisions we make now about how to reboot after coronavirus will shape our economy, society and climate for decades …
Thousands of churches offered remote worship from the start of the first lockdown, report finds

Thousands of churches offered remote worship from the start of the first lockdown, report finds

The findings, from data gathered from 12,700 Church of England churches, show that rural churches were as successful as urban …
Online religious worship during COVID difficult but here for the long-term, research shows

Online religious worship during COVID difficult but here for the long-term, research shows

Online worship and the celebration of life events such as marriage and funerals were exceptionally difficult for religious communities under …
Give Hope to your community in support of the vaccine programme

Give Hope to your community in support of the vaccine programme

When it comes to sharing the good news of the Covid vaccines, the best way to give hope to your …
Bishops join calls for emergency G7 meeting to tackle vaccine ‘hoarding’

Bishops join calls for emergency G7 meeting to tackle vaccine ‘hoarding’

Bishops of the Church of England are backing calls for the leaders of the world’s richest countries to halt the …
Dialogue on COVID-19 and Consequences for Global Multilateral Cooperation : 30 Aug, ONLINE

Dialogue on COVID-19 and Consequences for Global Multilateral Cooperation : 30 Aug, ONLINE

Learn more about urgent efforts by leading NGOs and other organizations to sustain a global, multinational dialogue and cooperation in …
After the Covid-19 legal restrictions are lifted

After the Covid-19 legal restrictions are lifted

With the removal of legal restrictions comes a fresh set of decisions for churches about what ‘responsible’ actions should now …
Service of Justice and Peace on Global Vaccine Inequality from Iona Abbey : 19 Jul, ONLINE

Service of Justice and Peace on Global Vaccine Inequality from Iona Abbey : 19 Jul, ONLINE

G7 countries have purchased a third of all vaccine supplies, despite only being 13% of the global population. Vaccine inequality …
National Thank You Day : 4 Jul

National Thank You Day : 4 Jul

Churches Together in England, supporting the lead of Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, commends the national Thank You Day …
Stop debt ruining lives

Stop debt ruining lives

Debts have shot up in the pandemic but little has been done. Be part of our national survey on how …
Walking with Micah: recording of talk given by Gordon Brown

Walking with Micah: recording of talk given by Gordon Brown

In the face of Covid-19, the climate emergency and global inequality, where are justice and hope to be found? Former …
The impact of Covid-19 on women who sell sex or are sexually exploited: new report

The impact of Covid-19 on women who sell sex or are sexually exploited: new report

Working with Beyond the Streets, a charity supporting women who sell sex or are sexually exploited, the Joint Public Issues …
National Thank You Day : 4 Jul

National Thank You Day : 4 Jul

Churches Together in England, supporting the lead of Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, commends the national Thank You Day …
Faith and leadership in a global pandemic : 28 Jun, ONLINE

Faith and leadership in a global pandemic : 28 Jun, ONLINE

In this time of great upheaval, what does it mean to wrestle with the challenges of a global pandemic as …
Young people ask the tough questions

Young people ask the tough questions

Young people are increasingly aware of the challenges and risks presented by the climate crisis, but many feel they aren’t …
A Global Tax Plan for a Global Pandemic

A Global Tax Plan for a Global Pandemic

A new report – A Global Tax Plan for a Global Pandemic – has shown how Biden’s tax plan combined …
Walking with Micah : 13 Jun, ONLINE

Walking with Micah : 13 Jun, ONLINE

the Rt Hon Gordon Brown will give a lecture entitled Justice and Hope to mark the launch of the Walking …
National Briefing for Faith Communities : 16 Jun, ONLINE

National Briefing for Faith Communities : 16 Jun, ONLINE

A national briefing event for faith communities, where two members of the places of worship taskforce and public health officials …
G7 Seminar: Living for Tomorrow : 12 Jun, Truro & ONLINE

G7 Seminar: Living for Tomorrow : 12 Jun, Truro & ONLINE

We welcome Lord Williams of Oystermouth, former archbishop of Canterbury, Professor Michael Northcott, an eminent environmental theologian, as well as …
Update on singing in churches

Update on singing in churches

“We are reminding the Government of the importance we place on singing to lift our prayers to God, and look …
G7 interfaith event, Livestreamed from Truro Cathedral - Building a better world after the pandemic : 10 Jun, ONLINE

G7 interfaith event, Livestreamed from Truro Cathedral – Building a better world after the pandemic : 10 Jun, ONLINE

We want to send a message to the G7 leaders that people of faith in the UK and around the …
Join in and celebrate with the Month of Community

Join in and celebrate with the Month of Community

We’re teaming up with good causes across the UK to celebrate summer 2021 with a whole Month of Community! Join …
FaithAction launches Building Back Better website

FaithAction launches Building Back Better website

Microsire acting as a hub for a national conversation seeking to raise the profile of faith in British society and …
Interview with Lord Stephen Greenhalgh, Minister for Faith

Interview with Lord Stephen Greenhalgh, Minister for Faith

Lord Stephen Greenhalgh was appointed Minister for Faith on the eve of the initial lockdown in March 2020. One year …
National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2021 : 25 Jun, ONLINE

National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2021 : 25 Jun, ONLINE

The event will include prayers led by parliamentarians, hymns led by special guest singers and a keynote address by The …
#BuildBackBetter: Lord Stephen Greenhalgh, Minister for Faith : 7 May, ONLINE

#BuildBackBetter: Lord Stephen Greenhalgh, Minister for Faith : 7 May, ONLINE

Lord Stephen Greenhalgh was appointed Minister for Faith on the eve of the initial lockdown in March 2020. One year …
Limit on mourners at funerals to be removed

Limit on mourners at funerals to be removed

Legal limit on numbers of mourners at funerals to be removed in England at Step 3 of the roadmap Venues …
Keeping the Faith: six months on

Keeping the Faith: six months on

On 5th November 2020, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Faith and Society launched their latest report. Almost six months …
Vaccination mobilisation for people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping

Vaccination mobilisation for people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping

The NHS is working with local vaccination services and local authorities to ensure that they are able to deliver vaccinations …
Historic global prayer reflects powerful hope and courage, even amid world’s suffering

Historic global prayer reflects powerful hope and courage, even amid world’s suffering

A global prayer service, hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 26 March, brought forth voices of hope …
National Day of Reflection and Prayer

National Day of Reflection and Prayer

Across the country, churches are invited to be prayerful one year on from the start of the first lockdown. There …
#Prayers of Hope - one year on

#Prayers of Hope – one year on

On Sunday 21 March, Churches Together in England will mark the anniversary of the start of the first national lockdown …
Restricted funerals and their impact on grief

Restricted funerals and their impact on grief

The national day of reflection on March 23rd will give all of us a chance to take a moment to …
Church of England: Recovery Roadmap

Church of England: Recovery Roadmap

A Roadmap in response to the latest government guidance detailing the key stages for churches for the months ahead …
CPAS Resources for the Recovery Phase

CPAS Resources for the Recovery Phase

CPAS has produced a wide range of free resources to enable church leaders to lead their congregations and communities through …
National Day of Reflection 2021 : 23 Mar

National Day of Reflection 2021 : 23 Mar

Since the first UK Covid-19 lockdown began in 2020, millions have been bereaved.  The National Day of Reflection, coordinated by the …
Week of prayer on COVID-19 pandemic : 22-27 Mar, ONLINE

Week of prayer on COVID-19 pandemic : 22-27 Mar, ONLINE

The World Council of Churches will observe a week of prayer from 22-27 March, one year into COVID-19 pandemic …
Reflections on a pandemic: A Windows into the Christian Faith Course : 1-23 or 2-24 March, ONLINE

Reflections on a pandemic: A Windows into the Christian Faith Course : 1-23 or 2-24 March, ONLINE

As the first anniversary of the first UK lockdown approaches, we reflect on the issues raised by our shared experience …
National Day of Reflection : 23 Mar, ONLINE/at home

National Day of Reflection : 23 Mar, ONLINE/at home

Join us on 23 March, the first anniversary of the first UK lockdown, for a National Day of Reflection to …
Vaccination – Curse or blessing? A spiritual and theological approach to COVID-19 vaccination : 18 Feb, ONLINE

Vaccination – Curse or blessing? A spiritual and theological approach to COVID-19 vaccination : 18 Feb, ONLINE

The aim of this CEC webinar is to inform you of the current state of scientific knowledge regarding vaccination against …
Christians Against Poverty working with Local Churches to Provide Laptops for Local Schools

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

Do you have an unwanted laptop in working order? or would like to donate money towards buying one? Falmouth schools …
Coronavirus vaccinations

Coronavirus vaccinations

A resource page which will be updated regularly with vaccine-related initiatives, particularly those linked to our 50 national Member Churches: …
The Answered Prayer Challenge : 25 Jan-25 Feb, ONLINE

The Answered Prayer Challenge : 25 Jan-25 Feb, ONLINE

Share your answered prayer on social media and challenge 3 people to do the same …
Coronavirus: Archbishops invite nation to pause, pray and remember 100,000 people ‘known to God and cherished by God’

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

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are issuing a call to the nation to pause and reflect to remember the …
A call to prayer for the nation

A call to prayer for the nation

Starting on 1 February we invite you to set aside time every evening to pray, particularly at 6pm each day …
Bishops issue lockdown letter

Bishops issue lockdown letter

The Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen and the Bishop of St Germans, the Rt Revd Hugh Nelson, …
Response from the Bishop of London to new Covid-19 restrictions

Response from the Bishop of London to new Covid-19 restrictions

Response to Monday’s statement by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, detailing new restrictions in England to control the spread of …
Response to updated coronavirus restrictions

Response to updated coronavirus restrictions

Comment from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, who chairs the Church of …
Pilot for family members to get regular testing for safer care home visits

Pilot for family members to get regular testing for safer care home visits

Care homes across Hampshire, Cornwall and Devon will pioneer the new system which will see a designated visitor given access …
Carols on the Doorstep : 20 Dec, AT HOME

Carols on the Doorstep : 20 Dec, AT HOME

Join us for a National carol sing on your doorstep with your neighbours …
Christingle in a time of Covid

Christingle in a time of Covid

Resources from The Children’s Society for holding Christingle services this year …
A Letter to the Nation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York

A Letter to the Nation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited the nation to join them in prayer, in a message encouraging ‘calm, …
Interfaith call to PM to allow public worship

Interfaith call to PM to allow public worship

Church Leaders and leaders from other faiths are sending an open letter to The Prime Minister calling for buildings used …
Letter to Clergy Following the Announcement of a Second National Lockdown

Letter to Clergy Following the Announcement of a Second National Lockdown

Following the announcement of a second national lockdown, a letter has been sent to clergy from the Archbishops and Bishop …
New National Restrictions from 5 November : Religious Services

New National Restrictions from 5 November : Religious Services

New restrictions applicable to weddings, civil partnerships, religious services and funerals from 5 Nov …
Statement from the President and the Vice-President of the Catholic Church Bishops' Conference on the Prime Minister’s Statement

Statement from the President and the Vice-President of the Catholic Church Bishops’ Conference on the Prime Minister’s Statement

It is a source of deep anguish that the Government is requiring, once again, the cessation of public communal worship …
St Luke’s Virtual Wellbeing Programme

St Luke’s Virtual Wellbeing Programme

Specifically-prepared resources to support clergy wellbeing during a time of Covid through reflection either individually or as a group …
Living Well through the next Six Months

Living Well through the next Six Months

The Prime Minister has asked us all to observe the Rule of Six. There are lessons and challenges that Christians …
Minority communities in the time of Covid and Protest : A Study of BAME Opinion

Minority communities in the time of Covid and Protest : A Study of BAME Opinion

This report finds very clear messages for policy makers and civil society on the impacts of Covid-19, the scale of …
Cornwall's Faith Communities Invited to Join New Alliances

Cornwall’s Faith Communities Invited to Join New Alliances

New approaches to collaboration, and plans to strengthen the voluntary sector and better serve the people of Cornwall are well …
Social Prescribing - new insights and recommendations from the VCSE sector: 9 Sep, ONLINE

Social Prescribing – new insights and recommendations from the VCSE sector: 9 Sep, ONLINE

Launch of two new reports on how best to support the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE) to play …
WCC, Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue release “Serving a Wounded World” document

WCC, Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue release “Serving a Wounded World” document

Its purpose is to encourage churches and Christian organizations to reflect on the importance of interreligious solidarity in a world …
Coronavirus: Missional & Theological reflections

Coronavirus: Missional & Theological reflections

New blogs, prayers and reflections have been produced that might help us in an era of social distancing and isolation …
Treasure discovered during lockdown

Treasure discovered during lockdown

one constant throughout the history of church life and the way people worship, is that it is always changing. So, …
Information to help village halls reopen updated

Information to help village halls reopen updated

National charity, Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) has published updated information to help village halls reopen in light …
Truro Cathedral: New Booking System for Sunday Eucharist Services

Truro Cathedral: New Booking System for Sunday Eucharist Services

Since Sunday 5 July, Truro Cathedral has been glad to offer public worship once again, albeit within the framework of …
Relaxation in rules around charities and insolvency

Relaxation in rules around charities and insolvency

These rules apply to voluntary organisations as well as private companies, and the Charity Commission has issued guidance to charities …
Presence, Provision and Prayer in the Pandemic : 2 Jul, ONLINE

Presence, Provision and Prayer in the Pandemic : 2 Jul, ONLINE

This webinar explores the pastoral, spiritual and material dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic drawing on emerging research and practice …
Creating Safe Places for Victims of Domestic Abuse : 2 Jul, ONLINE

Creating Safe Places for Victims of Domestic Abuse : 2 Jul, ONLINE

Webinar exploring how COVID-19 has exacerbated domestic abuse; what laws are in place to protect victims; what churches need to …
Guidance COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of places of worship from 4 July Published 29 June 2020

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

Through its Places of Worship Taskforce, the government has worked with faith leaders and representatives to develop this guidance to …
Opening the Doors - Planning Church After Lockdown : 7 Jul, ONLINE

Opening the Doors – Planning Church After Lockdown : 7 Jul, ONLINE

We have a wonderful opportunity to re-think church life as we begin the slow process of re-opening our buildings. And …
How to organise a Covid-compliant drive-in service

How to organise a Covid-compliant drive-in service

How can churches cater for the welfare of their congregations while in lockdown? Although churches have been told they can …
The impact of COVID-19 on the community and voluntary sector in Cornwall

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

Cornwall’s voluntary organisations have been adapting services to support more vulnerable people for longer during the Covid-19 crisis …
FaithAction Workshop: Fast Track to Funding : 30 Jun, ONLINE

FaithAction Workshop: Fast Track to Funding : 30 Jun, ONLINE

As part of our Faith COVID Response project, we’re running an updated version of our popular Fast Track to Funding …
The Time is Now for a Green and Fair Recovery : 30 Jun, ONLINE

The Time is Now for a Green and Fair Recovery : 30 Jun, ONLINE

The Climate Coalition is coming together for a virtual lobby, inviting you, and thousands of others to ask MPs to …
CTE Member Church reflections on Covid-19

CTE Member Church reflections on Covid-19

Perspectives from CTE Member Churches on how they and their congregations have been affected by the coronavirus crisis …
Donating to your Local Foodbank

Donating to your Local Foodbank

Cornwall Council has prepared a new page of information on supporting foodbanks …
Reopening of church buildings for public worship

Reopening of church buildings for public worship

Statement from the Church of England following the Government announcement that church buildings will be able to reopen for public …
Protecting Rural Communities Through Covid-19: Webinar : 25 Jun, ONLINE

Protecting Rural Communities Through Covid-19: Webinar : 25 Jun, ONLINE

In our next Cinnamon Connect Webinar, we’ll be exploring how churches can most effectively protect and support our rural communities …
Prayers in Lockdown

Prayers in Lockdown

This booklet “Prayers in Lockdown” was published on 1st June 2020. It has been written in collaboration by 25 people …
Faith Covid Response

Faith Covid Response

To aid the government as they develop their regulations and guidance allowing places of worship to reopen, the Ministry of …
Quakers join launch of Build Back Better campaign

Quakers join launch of Build Back Better campaign

Build Back Better brings together a broad range of members including unions, youth campaigns, health workers, green NGOs and faith-based …
URC

New reality, same mission

A stimulus to renewed community engagement as we emerge from the pandemic : report from the United Reformed Church …
Everybody Welcome Online: UPDATED

Everybody Welcome Online: UPDATED

AUpdated version of the report giving an overview of online church with many practical tips …
Everybody Welcome to the Future

Everybody Welcome to the Future

There are a lot of new online churchgoers – this report tries to work out how many. Then it suggests …
Housing the Homeless post-covid19: Webinar : 18 Jun, ONLINE

Housing the Homeless post-covid19: Webinar : 18 Jun, ONLINE

Since March, 5,400 homeless and rough sleepers have been given temporary accommodation in hotels across the UK as part of …
Two's Company: Telephone Befriending

Two’s Company: Telephone Befriending

Our telephone befriending model can be set up and used locally by churches in their community …
Statement on individual prayer in churches

Statement on individual prayer in churches

Church of England Statement on individual prayer in churches following the Government’s announcement today that church buildings can open up …
Thy Kingdom Come unlocked in Cornwall: the South West Prays

Thy Kingdom Come unlocked in Cornwall: the South West Prays

How Cornwall rose to the challenge of coming together to pray Thy Kingdom Come in lockdown …
Responding to Grief and Emotional Suffering in our Communities

Responding to Grief and Emotional Suffering in our Communities

A five-step plan to help your church respond with kindness and compassion to those experiencing bereavemnet and loss …
The Bereavement Journey Online

The Bereavement Journey Online

The Bereavement Journey is an easy to use resource of films and discussion that help bereaved people process their loss …
National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast: Hope and Peace in a Time of Fear and Suffering: 30 Jun, ONLINE

National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast: Hope and Peace in a Time of Fear and Suffering: 30 Jun, ONLINE

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, we want to bring together parliamentarians, church leaders and Christians from across the …
Fair Focus: COVID-19 and the future of supply chains: Webinar : 4 Jun, ONLINE

Fair Focus: COVID-19 and the future of supply chains: Webinar : 4 Jun, ONLINE

Find out more about what’s really going on for farmers and workers in origin countries, and what you can do …
Asylum and refugees in Europe during COVID-19: Webinar : 17 Jun, ONLINE

Asylum and refugees in Europe during COVID-19: Webinar : 17 Jun, ONLINE

Find out more about how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting refugees and asylum seekers across Europe in this one-hour webinar …
Remember Me: Online Book of Remembrance

Remember Me: Online Book of Remembrance

St Paul’s Cathedral has created an on-line book of remembrance for all those who have died as a result of …
What can the #Coronavirus pandemic teach us about responding to Climate Emergency. A Christian perspective : 28 May, ONLINE

What can the #Coronavirus pandemic teach us about responding to Climate Emergency. A Christian perspective : 28 May, ONLINE

Margot and Martin Hodson, renowned Chritian speakers and educators on issues of faith, sustainability and science, will be giving a …
At a Loss : Supporting the Bereaved

At a Loss : Supporting the Bereaved

Contact, listen and bless: a video from Ataloss.org …
Prayers for Royal Cornwall Show : 3 Jun, AT HOME

Prayers for Royal Cornwall Show : 3 Jun, AT HOME

Pray for the rural and farming community across Cornwall, for all those affected financially by the Show’s cancellation, and for …
New taskforce developing plan to reopen places of worship

New taskforce developing plan to reopen places of worship

Faith leaders and government agree to develop plan to enable phased and safe reopening of places of worship …
Impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities : 26 May, ONLINE

Impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities : 26 May, ONLINE

This hour-long webinar, from the Standing Together coalition, will explore how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting Black, Asian and Minority …
COP26: A Decade to Deliver

COP26: A Decade to Deliver

Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and Chair of The Elders, speaks on the impact of Covid-19 on preparations for …
Gleanings: Listening and Learning about poverty under lockdown

Gleanings: Listening and Learning about poverty under lockdown

We are all sharing the experience of the storm caused by COVID-19 and the lockdown, but it is increasingly clear …
Bring the tastelife course to your community : 19-21 Jun, ONLINE

Bring the tastelife course to your community : 19-21 Jun, ONLINE

As we inch towards the easing of lockdown, eating disorder sufferers and carers face even greater challenges. Could you be …
Support Families in Isolation : 21 May, ONLINE

Support Families in Isolation : 21 May, ONLINE

This week’s free Cinnamon Network webinar …
URC

Ready for the New “Normal”: A Discussion Paper

A discussion paper for a pandemic recovery and resumption plan for the United Reformed Church, which will be of interest …
Many Brits Look to Faith During Lockdown

Many Brits Look to Faith During Lockdown

Prayer is a vital part of life for the public, with just under half of UK adults (44%) saying they …
The State of Christian Organisations in the UK during Covid-19

The State of Christian Organisations in the UK during Covid-19

Webinar presenting the results from our State of Christian Organisations research, looking to identify the main needs and experiences of …
Thy Kingdom Come in Lockdown

Thy Kingdom Come in Lockdown

Webinar explaining how churches, families and individual can get involved this year …
Cornwall Hugs Care Workers

Cornwall Hugs Care Workers

Cornwall Hugs Grenfell launches new project to support Cornish care workers …
Turbo-charged Social Prescribing

Turbo-charged Social Prescribing

Faith groups are at the forefront of providing practical and emotional support in their communities, in many ways bypassing the …
Rise in prayer and religious service attendance to be met with a step up in our witness

Rise in prayer and religious service attendance to be met with a step up in our witness

According to research launched by Tearfund, many in the UK are turning to prayer during the crisis. A third of …
Resources for churches from Christians Against Poverty

Resources for churches from Christians Against Poverty

Resources from Christians Against Poverty for churches to help support their local community …
Updated Guidance for Bell Ringers: 11 May

Updated Guidance for Bell Ringers: 11 May

The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers has released a new summary of the current Church of England guidance and …
The Filling Station Virtual Events Calendar

The Filling Station Virtual Events Calendar

Missing the Filling Station? Join in virtual Filling Stations streamed from around the country …
"We need to keep on praying: prayer makes a difference" - message from CTE Presidents

“We need to keep on praying: prayer makes a difference” – message from CTE Presidents

In a series of video messages released on 6 May 2020, Presidents of Churches Together in England are encouraging us …
The Distanced Church: Reflections on Doing Church Online

The Distanced Church: Reflections on Doing Church Online

This free ebook from Texas A&M Iniverstity includes the reflections of Church leaders on what it has been like to …
VE Day Commemoration : 8 May, AT HOME

VE Day Commemoration : 8 May, AT HOME

Official notice on changes to planned VE Day commemorations, and prayer resources from the Church of England …
Foodbanks: 5 Ways your Church can Help

Foodbanks: 5 Ways your Church can Help

Here are some ways that your church can support your local food bank and get involved in working with the …
YourNeighbour.org Equipping Church Leaders : 4-6 May, ONLINE

YourNeighbour.org Equipping Church Leaders : 4-6 May, ONLINE

Together with our partners we are providing an exciting programme of online events to equip Church Leaders during this crisis …
Engaging with Disadvantaged Young People through COVID19 : 7 May, ONLINE

Engaging with Disadvantaged Young People through COVID19 : 7 May, ONLINE

Join our Cinnamon Connect Webinar to find out how your church can effectively support young people and those caring for …
Involving Volunteers

Involving Volunteers

Advice on involving and managing volunteers during the coronavirus outbreak, from NCVO (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations) …
Community Response Hubs Launched

Community Response Hubs Launched

19 Community Support Hubs have been formed to support the many grassroots community groups that are operating across the 19 …
Pause to Reflect, 11am : Daily, ONLINE

Pause to Reflect, 11am : Daily, ONLINE

Join NHS chaplains in a Pause to Reflect at 11am daily, in prayer for the staff, volunteers, patients and carers …
The UK Blessing

The UK Blessing

More than 65 churches and movements, representing hundreds of others, have come together online to sing this blessing …
Choir to sing weekly hymns for digital church services across the country

Choir to sing weekly hymns for digital church services across the country

Singers from one of the leading churches in the capital are to record hymns and songs each week for use …
Bishop Mark’s Pastoral Message: “Let us be like Christ the Servant”

Bishop Mark’s Pastoral Message: “Let us be like Christ the Servant”

Pastoral message from Bishop Mark, RC Diocese of Plymouth …
United in Prayer : 24-hr Prayer Chain :  Apr-Jun, ONLINE

United in Prayer : 24-hr Prayer Chain : Apr-Jun, ONLINE

A call to prayer. During the first week of April, many key church and denominational leaders have been deliberating on …
Responding to Grief and Emotional Suffering in our Communities : 30 Apr, ONLINE

Responding to Grief and Emotional Suffering in our Communities : 30 Apr, ONLINE

Are you a church leader or pastoral carer struggling to cope with the burden of emotional needs presented by your …
New Coronavirus Hub from the John Ray Initiative

New Coronavirus Hub from the John Ray Initiative

A selectgion of materials covering issues around the coronavirus pandemic that intersect with JRI concerns …
Prayers for use during this period

Prayers for use during this period

Daily prayers from the Diocese of Truro to share …
Everybody Welcome Online

Everybody Welcome Online

A report giving an overview of the first weeks of online church with many practical tips …
New free dial-in worship phone line

New free dial-in worship phone line

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has launched a free national phone line as a simple new way to bring …
Earth Day – A planet breathes but at what cost?

Earth Day – A planet breathes but at what cost?

Making this a time when we pray collectively that lessons are being learnt about our planet, ourselves and our values …
Covid-19: an inter-religious prayer in Jerusalem

Covid-19: an inter-religious prayer in Jerusalem

Christians, Jews and Muslims prayed together in Jerusalem to end the pandemic of Covid-19 …
A 40 Day Prayer Journey to Pentecost

A 40 Day Prayer Journey to Pentecost

Calling the church to a 40 day prayer journey …
Thy Kingdom Come goes Digital : 22 Apr, ONLINE

Thy Kingdom Come goes Digital : 22 Apr, ONLINE

Annoucement of revised plans for Thy Kingdom Come in 2020 …
Prayer Resources from Churches Together in England

Prayer Resources from Churches Together in England

Regularly-updated page of prayer resources relating to Covid-19 …
How you can help someone sleeping rough

How you can help someone sleeping rough

6 actions you can take now …
Light a candle

Light a candle

By lighting a virtual candle, you’re making space to pray. You can light a candle online to pray for yourself, …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources

Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources

prayers and intercessions for personal or group use, special prayers for use when it isn’t possible to meet in church, …
Cinnamon Connect Webinar: Feeding our Communities Now and Beyond Covid-19 : 16 Apr, ONLINE

Cinnamon Connect Webinar: Feeding our Communities Now and Beyond Covid-19 : 16 Apr, ONLINE

If you run a food project that has been affected by Covid-19 or you are interested in knowing how you …
Debt and Coronavirus – building the resistance : 22 Apr, ONLINE

Debt and Coronavirus – building the resistance : 22 Apr, ONLINE

Join us for the first of our webinars on Coronavirus and Debt, to hear more and to discuss how we …
An Easter Message from Her Majesty the Queen

An Easter Message from Her Majesty the Queen

A message of hope from Her Majesty the Queen …
Faith Communities and Coronavirus

Faith Communities and Coronavirus

A regularly-updated summary page from the Inter Faith Network for the United Kingdom …
Call to Church Leaders: A Pledge This Easter

Call to Church Leaders: A Pledge This Easter

This Easter we are asking 1000 UK Church leaders to publicly commit to supporting their local communities, to bring a …
Barnabas Coronavirus Emergency Network (BCEN) Launched

Barnabas Coronavirus Emergency Network (BCEN) Launched

The needs of the poor and persecuted church are urgent and must be met now. Coronavirus is creating a humanitarian …
Coronavirus: Missional &   Theological reflections

Coronavirus: Missional & Theological reflections

A page from Churches Together in England listing resources …
Draw Back your Curtains for the Children : 15 April

Draw Back your Curtains for the Children : 15 April

Truro Baptist Church invites us to pray for children on Wed 15 Apr …
Draw Back your Curtains for the Children : 15 April

Draw Back your Curtains for the Children : 15 April

Truro Baptist Church invites us to pray for children on Wed 15 Apr …
In This Together: Community Matters Fund

In This Together: Community Matters Fund

Local authorities, parish councils, charities and community groups are being encouraged to apply for extra financial support from Western Power …
Vacancies: Penryn & Falmouth Foodbank

Vacancies: Penryn & Falmouth Foodbank

Additional volunteers needed at Foodbank to deliver food parcels in and around Falmouth & Penryn …
Standing Strong Live : 9 Apr, ONLINE

Standing Strong Live : 9 Apr, ONLINE

On Maundy Thursday (9 April), join Eddie Lyle, President of Open Doors, and church leaders from the UK, Ireland and …
Cinnamon Connect Webinar: Funding your response to coronavirus : 9 Apr, ONLINE

Cinnamon Connect Webinar: Funding your response to coronavirus : 9 Apr, ONLINE

Money is available from grant funders, statutory bodies and philanthropists to support those who are finding innovative ways to respond …
Sing Resurrection: Easter Counter-Infection Starts to Spread

Sing Resurrection: Easter Counter-Infection Starts to Spread

Christians are invited to step out of their front doors or into their gardens and sing Jesus Christ is Risen …
Holy Week Statement from British and Irish Church Leaders

Holy Week Statement from British and Irish Church Leaders

At the start of Holy Week, as Christians follow in the footsteps of Jesus as the events that lead to …
WCC releases “Health and Hope” online publication as a resource amid COVID-19 pandemic

WCC releases “Health and Hope” online publication as a resource amid COVID-19 pandemic

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has newly released an online publication, “Health and Hope: The Church in Mission and …
HelpTogether

HelpTogether

If you are in isolation or in need of help due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, this site can put …
11am, Sunday, April 5, 2020: make a date with the Lord’s Prayer : 5 Apr, AT HOME

11am, Sunday, April 5, 2020: make a date with the Lord’s Prayer : 5 Apr, AT HOME

The people of Cornwall are being invited to join together for a shared moment of prayer on Sunday morning (5.4.20) …
Tithes and Offerings in Uncertain Times : 2 Apr, ONLINE

Tithes and Offerings in Uncertain Times : 2 Apr, ONLINE

Webinar discussing how churches can adapt and evolve to support the emotional health and wellbeing of their communities in the …
YourNeighbour.org

YourNeighbour.org

Churches are working around the clock to demonstrate love to their neighbours through this global pandemic. With so much new …
Church leaders, WHO hold global panel discussion on COVID-19

Church leaders, WHO hold global panel discussion on COVID-19

A webinar from the World Council of Churches and World Health Organisation …
England re-dedicated as the "Dowry of Mary" amidst coronavirus pandemic

England re-dedicated as the “Dowry of Mary” amidst coronavirus pandemic

The re-dedication of England has been in the planning since 2017. The event now takes on a new dimension as …
Cornwall Link

Cornwall Link

New online platform offering a place for communities in Cornwall to connect and support each other through the Coronavirus …
Make A Difference: Radio Heroes

Make A Difference: Radio Heroes

WaveLength gives radios, televisions, and tablet computers to help people maintain and increase the number of meaningful connections they have …
The Cinnamon Connect Webinars

The Cinnamon Connect Webinars

Each Thursday, Cinnamon Advisor, Nick Amis, will speak with a different specialist who can offer insight, advice and resources in …
Church called to sing hymns on Easter Sunday

Church called to sing hymns on Easter Sunday

At 10am on Easter Sunday 12 April 2020 we call on all who want to celebrate the resurrection to go …
Together Apart: A rural church response to coronavirus

Together Apart: A rural church response to coronavirus

Resources from the Arthur Rank Centre for rural Christians and churches to use in their own homes and communities, as …
Church Response to Coronavirus Restrictions: CTBI

Church Response to Coronavirus Restrictions: CTBI

Page from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland,listing advice from the churches, plus guides on topics that might be useful, …
BBC Newsnight interview with Dr Rowan Wiliams

BBC Newsnight interview with Dr Rowan Wiliams

An interview with the former Archishop of Canterbury about faith in the time of pandemic …
Prayers of Hope

Prayers of Hope

Churches Together in England is offering a poster to encourage #prayersofhope …
Cinnamon Project Lab 2020

Cinnamon Project Lab 2020

We’re looking for church-based projects supporting local people with housing needs and building community, working in partnership with the Archbishop …
Coronavirus: How to help safely

Coronavirus: How to help safely

Latest Government advice …
Online Services

Online Services

A regularly-updated list of churches offering live-streamed worship across Cornwall …
Supporting Emotional Wellbeing During Lockdown : 26 Mar, ONLINE

Supporting Emotional Wellbeing During Lockdown : 26 Mar, ONLINE

Webinar discussing how churches can adapt and evolve to support the emotional health and wellbeing of their communities in the …
Vacancies: NHS Volunteer Responders

Vacancies: NHS Volunteer Responders

NHS Volunteer Responders has been set up to support the NHS during the COVID-19 outbreak. To do this we need …
Churches unite in the Lord's Prayer

Churches unite in the Lord’s Prayer

Christians across Britain will join together to say the Lord’s Prayer on Wednesday 25 March at 11.00 am, which is …
Archbishops and Bishops: stay at home but continue to pray, to love, to care for the vulnerable

Archbishops and Bishops: stay at home but continue to pray, to love, to care for the vulnerable

all Church of England churches will close with immediate effect in line with the Government’s instructions. There will also be …
Thousands light a #candleofhope in the darkness

Thousands light a #candleofhope in the darkness

Tens of thousands of Christians across Britain united to pray as part of the National Day of Prayer and Action …
Streamed Services and Messages for Mothering Sunday

Streamed Services and Messages for Mothering Sunday

A selection of national and local services streamed for Mothering Sunday …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources

Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources

This page contains prayers and intercessions for personal or group use, special prayers for use if it isn’t possible to …
Coronavirus guidance for Christian Aid Week events and activities

Coronavirus guidance for Christian Aid Week events and activities

We are working on alternative plans that will allow people to take part in Christian Aid Week in different, creative …
COVID-19: World Leader of The Salvation Army (General Brian Peddle) Provides An Update

COVID-19: World Leader of The Salvation Army (General Brian Peddle) Provides An Update

General Brian Peddle (World Leader of The Salvation Army) speaking from his home in London, following the temporary closure of …
Coping with the Coronavirus

Coping with the Coronavirus

a regularly updated page from the World Council of Churches …
Digital Tools for churches during the Coronavirus

Digital Tools for churches during the Coronavirus

An index of useful digital communication tools to refer to durig the coronavirus outbreak …
Archbishop of Canterbury to lead first national virtual Church of England service

Archbishop of Canterbury to lead first national virtual Church of England service

The service will be broadcast online by the Church of England and broadcast across 39 local BBC radio stations this …
A Call to Prayer and Action for coronavirus - will you stand with us?

A Call to Prayer and Action for coronavirus – will you stand with us?

A call for Personal Peace, Practical Service, Intercession, and Hope …
Coronavirus Guidance from Truro Cathedral

Coronavirus Guidance from Truro Cathedral

Truro Cathedral’s doors will remain open for people to come in to be still, say prayers and perhaps light a …
Public  Acts  of  Worship  Suspended in  Catholic  churches

Public Acts of Worship Suspended in Catholic churches

Roman Catholic churches will remain open as a focal point of prayer, but public acts of worship are suspended from …
Light a Candle of Hope : 22 Mar, 7pm

Light a Candle of Hope : 22 Mar, 7pm

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, Presidents of Churches Together in England are calling all churches to a National …
Pastoral Message from Revd Steve Wild, Cornwall & IoS Methodist District

Pastoral Message from Revd Steve Wild, Cornwall & IoS Methodist District

First of a plannes series of daily messages from Revd Steve Wild …
Worship Services in Methodist Churches Suspended

Worship Services in Methodist Churches Suspended

Worship services in Methodist Churches are suspended for the time being in line with Government guidance. We would encourage people …
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