People who are involved in ministry of any kind in the Churches need training. This applies to lay people as well as to those who are formally ordained or commissioned. Training demands being open … [Read more...]
Helpful contacts
A small organisation like Christians on Ageing cannot provide guidance and advice on more than a selected range of topics, usually related to current issues about ageing or those which have a direct … [Read more...]
Prayers and Reflections
Spirituality, for a Christian, is that part of our daily experience which allows us to reflect on everything in our lives, to seek sense in our relationships and our reactions, and to enable God to be … [Read more...]
Ageing Issues Study Network
An outline of possibilities for the work of an Ageing Issues Study Network, Cherished or forgotten, formed the basis of a number of applications to grant-making bodies following its circulation to … [Read more...]
Spirituality
Members of Christians on Ageing are usually Christians, though some are just interested in our work or support our endeavours. A Christian is defined not only by her or his acceptance of a set of … [Read more...]
The Churches’ pastoral care
The Churches begin their thinking and action about caring for others in the words of Jesus: ‘Feed my lambs; feed my sheep’. This straight-forward invitation to continue his ministry is called pastoral … [Read more...]
Health & Social Care
Being older does not mean being ill or needy all the time. There will be times, however, when being older brings with it needs in health and social care which are different from those of younger … [Read more...]