The PCC donated £1,500 to the Leprosy Mission, supporting their work to treat leprosy, reduce disability and stigma, and empower affected communities. Church members also contributed via collection boxes, aiding medical care, education, and social change in leprosy-affected regions worldwide.
Good Friday service offers reflection on sacrifice, courage, and meaning at the heart of Easter. All are welcome to pause, pray, and share in the day’s significance, looking forward with hope toward Easter.
Graffiti highlights the plight of 10 million displaced Ukrainians, including 180,000 in the UK. Derek and his charity, Nadiya (“hope”), seek homes and support for mainly women and children affected by the war, urging action rather than inaction despite other global crises.
The story of Eve and the adulterous woman highlights how women have been unfairly blamed for moral failure. Jesus’ defense of the woman urges us to stop judging women, confront our own faults, and recognize their strength rather than scapegoating them.