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THESE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS WE WANT TO SAY

Lords Leap to defend Triple-lock

5th November 2021 By GerryBurke

The House of Lords has voted for changes to the pension triple lock freeze - reported on BBC News and on social media.  House of Lords votes for changes to pension triple lock freeze - BBC News Ros … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NEWS, Speaking Out

‘Fix Care for All’ : Support for MHA

14th May 2021 By GerryBurke

We have worked with MHA for many years.  We are happy to support this campaign to sort out the problems in adult social care.     Adult social care has needed and continues to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NEWS, Speaking Out

Our News Spring 2021

15th March 2021 By GerryBurke

Our newsletter is published every three months.  It contains news about Christians on Ageing what we are doing, and links to ideas and initiatives developed in other organisations with similar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NEWS, Speaking Out

House of Lords on Ageing

5th March 2021 By GerryBurke

House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee’s report: Ageing: Science, Technology and Healthy Living An important report on what is happening now and what is predicted to happen in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NEWS, Speaking Out

We support John’s Campaign

9th February 2021 By GerryBurke

We have highlighted the many concerns people have about the arrangements for care home visiting.  We offer our support to all those trying to get the issue addressed and action taken. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NEWS, Speaking Out

House of Lords on Ageing in our Society

15th January 2021 By David Florence

House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee’s report: Ageing: Science, Technology and Healthy Living An important report on what is happening now and what is predicted to happen in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NEWS, Speaking Out

National attitudes to death

29th April 2019 By GerryBurke

On our News page there is a report about an initiative earlier in 2018 by Co-op Funeralcare: the provision of low-cost funerals which involve no mourners and no ceremony.  The Co-op announced that it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Speaking Out

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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 words all the time.  Words of welcome.  Words of wisdom.  Words of warmth.  Words of warning.  Words of wistfulness.  Our words are wasted if words are just words.   In the beginning was the Word.  And the Word was with God.  And the Word was God.  Through him all things came to be, not one thing had its being but through him.   The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. The Word made things happen.

As Christians, as followers of the Word, we do something about what we have heard.  Our own best words are our actions.

Please tell us what you would like us to Speak Out about by contacting:  info@ccoa.org.uk

 

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Comment & Opinion

Christians on Ageing cannot deal with every issue affecting the lives of older people but it can highlight those which are causing public debate or concern.  The charity’s first task is to identify these for its members and to provide information about the nature of the debate and the variety of views and opinions being proposed.  Unless members of Christians on Ageing have been canvassed for their views or the Executive Committee has taken a policy decision, the articles here are to be considered an exploration of the issues rather than a formal comment.  The nature of the contribution to the debate will always be made clear.

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Lords Leap to defend Triple-lock

‘Fix Care for All’ : Support for MHA

Our News Spring 2021

  • House of Lords on Ageing
  • We support John’s Campaign
  • House of Lords on Ageing in our Society
  • National attitudes to death
  • Euthanasia
  • Older people, depression and its treatment
  • Assisted Dying

Reflect and Pray

Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth.  Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust.  Lead me from hope to love, from war to peace.  Let peace fill my heart, our world, our universe.

The noon prayer for peace

Prayers and Reflections

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Ms Barbara Stephens
Honorary Secretary
Christians on Ageing
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