Cornwall: locals turn neglected churchyard into wildlife haven

Volunteers at a Cornwall church have turned their neglected village churchyard into a thriving patch for crops, flowers and wildlife, reports churchofengland.org Nature-loving locals can visit the grounds of St Michael's Church, Landrake, and see hedgehogs, slow worms, the occasional smooth snake, finches, song thrushes and more – and from…

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Social supermarket brings hope to UK’s ‘unhappiest town’

It might be the UK’s “unhappiest place to live” according to a 2022 survey1, but God hasn’t given up on Rotherham, say local residents and Church Mission Society partners. They are bringing hope to people who are struggling in this once-prosperous town through an innovative “social supermarket” based at Rotherham…

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Stewardship celebrates launch of new charity partner Isaiah 61 Movement (i61m)

Christian charity Stewardship is celebrating the launch of new charity partner Isaiah 61 Movement (i61m). i61m is the vision of John Kirkby, founder of Christians Against Poverty (CAP); its purpose is to help Christians embrace the message of Isaiah 61:1 that ‘The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon us…

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