We may be locked-in but our minds are still free to roam. We may not be able to meet each other and exchange our ideas in person. But, we can still talk to each other and see each other talking through the technology at our fingertips. Christians on Ageing wants to use this time and the technology to look at some important and pressing issues of the day. We are going to do this by using a very popular facility: ZOOM. We are not able to have a conference in Sheffield in September 2020, … [Read more...]
Coping with the crisis
Pastoral Care in the time of the coronavirus pandemic The challenges for local churches at the present time are how to keep alive the sense of a caring and still-worshipping community and sustain the bonds of fellowship that are, for all of us, a source of comfort and support in trying circumstances Whilst denominations have done such things as giving advice, providing worship material on websites and using various forms of technology to stream worship and discussion gatherings into people’s … [Read more...]
Speaking Out
There are some things which just have to be said. We have to speak out because at the heart of the Christian message is our belief that God is not silent. God has spoken through creation itself and the evolving universe; through the human story; through the dwelling of Jesus Christ in time; through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in each believer; through the inspiration of the scriptures; and through the wisdom and the teaching of the Church through the ages. We use … [Read more...]
About us
Christians on Ageing works throughout the United Kingdom operates as an ecumenical, Christian organisation publishes resources for individuals and local ministries arranges conferences and events promotes research and innovation comments on current issues affecting older people Here's our Annual Report 2019 Please note: the AGM due to be held on April 29th 2020 has had to be postponed due to the coronavirus therefore the Annual Report has not yet been … [Read more...]
Dementia Network
Our Dementia Network brings together a wide range of those who support people with dementia or who are professionally involved in treatments or research. It has, under different titles, been an important part of Christians on Ageing work for over twenty-five years. Our twice-yearly Dementia Newsletter has been published continuously since 1992. The newsletter, which is available free by email attachment to anyone interested, seeks to do the following: Keep readers up-to-date on media … [Read more...]
Publications
Christians on Ageing publishes short, accessible, low cost booklets and related material. All our publications are on topics of interest to older people and to those people who support their life of faith. Our current list can be found by visiting the Bookshop where you will find details about the individual titles and can make purchases. We publish items for various reasons: sometimes we wish to fill a gap in provision, or there may be a need for an easy to read introduction or overview … [Read more...]
Our magazine
Every three months, the members of Christians on Ageing receive a free copy of the organisation’s magazine. It is called plus and is a means of communication between the Executive Committee and members, between members themselves, and a source of information and reflection on issues of age and ageing. You can choose to receive plus by post or via email as a pdf. If you choose to receive plus via email it means that we don't have to print and post the magazine and so your membership fee can … [Read more...]
