Monthly Archives: March 2020

Three young people gain a Lundie Memorial Award

Three young people who are playing their part in the mission of God have been awarded a Lundie Memorial Award. Organised by the United Reformed Church’s (URC) Children’s and Youth Work team, each month the scheme awards someone aged under 26 with a certificate, medal, and a £100 prize to be spent on benefiting children… Continue reading →

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Windrush scandal: Home Office offers an “apology”

A damning report has accused the government of “institutional ignorance and thoughtlessness towards the issue of race and the history of the Windrush generation”. Read More … Continue reading →

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Miracles at the hands of others

Over the last few weeks, as the UK has sought to respond to COVID-19, we have seen incredible acts of community. Hundreds of Mutual Aid groups have been set up across the country, for neighbours to offer support to those … Continue reading →

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When home isn’t safe

We’re told that right now home is the safest place for us to be. That home is our sanctuary during the outbreak of this global pandemic. However, for the millions of people across the world, predominantly women, who experience domestic … Continue reading →

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How can you self-isolate without a house?

Image: Decode Homeless, Twitter Homelessness is always a moral failure for society. At JPIT, we’ve talked before about why a home is ‘more than bricks than mortar’. Housing is central to a person’s ability to flourish. Right now, though, there’s … Continue reading →

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Understanding the changes to Universal Credit

Universal Credit (UC) is a benefit paid to people who are not working due to unemployment, caring responsibilities, illness or disability, as well as to working families with a low income. It is expected that the COVID-19 crisis will mean … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus: Calls to prayer

The presidents of Churches Together in England (CTE) have issued a call to prayer and action in the light of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. On Mothering Sunday (22 March) the presidents are asking churches and people of prayer to light a candle in the windows of their homes at 7pm. Read More … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus: CTE presidents call for day of action and prayer

The presidents of Churches Together in England (CTE) have issued a call to prayer and action in the light of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. On Mothering Sunday (22 March) the presidents are asking churches and people of prayer to light a candle in the windows of their homes at 7pm. Read More … Continue reading →

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Updated: Worship with us digitally

The United Reformed Church (URC) has compiled a list of its churches which are live streaming acts of worship, offering sermons as podcasts or audio files, or offering recordings of services for people who are unable to access church due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Read More … Continue reading →

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Worship with us digitally

The United Reformed Church (URC) has compiled a list of its churches which are live streaming acts of worship, offering sermons as podcasts or audio files, or offering recordings of services for people who are unable to access church due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Read More … Continue reading →

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