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Update to Church Leaders on key needs across the city in the context of the Covid-19 crisis What we see in Christ is sacrificial love. Merciful love. Love that values the well-being of others above itself. Love that will generously and fully pour itself out, whatever the cost, in order that the beloved might benefit, flourish, and thrive. More ... Staying Connected: Bristol Churches Online Services Guide We are reminded at this time that our churches are not the mere bricks and mortar of our meeting spaces, but consist of the people, who now separated are finding alternative ways to build community and worship online. More ... Joint statement from Church Leaders in Britain and Ireland God’s world is in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. In the nations that make up Britain and Ireland the Covid-19 virus continues to affect people at an alarming rate... More ... Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice - A letter from the Archbishops and Bishops These are unprecedented times. We are all having to get used to being the Church differently. It is not easy. However, our belonging to Christ has never been measured by the number of people in church on a Sunday morning... More ... YourNeighbour website launched Churches are working around the clock to demonstrate love to their neighbours through this global pandemic. YourNeighbour.org equips church leaders with the latest updates and resources and connects people in need to churches. More ... Bristol Chaplaincy: Providing remote one-to-one listening services We are all human – it’s natural to sometimes feel the weight of life. It’s also natural to want to talk to someone. During this period of isolation and lockdown, we are providing free 30-minute one-to-one listening sessions... More ... Supporting Schools Life is as unpredictable in schools as it is for all of us currently. Mostly working on reduced staff numbers. Many schools have made amazing adaptations to children’s learning already (posting learning ideas online etc), others are catching up. More ... Thousands light a #candleofhope in the darkness Amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, candles were lit in thousands of homes across Britain at 7pm on Mothering Sunday, symbolising the light of Christ shining into the darkness. More ... Coronavirus Guidance Here is an update from Churches Together in England about the coronavirus (COVID-19). In the midst of the developing situation, we are encouraging ecumenical groups to follow national public health guidance. More ... C of E General Synod sets target for whole church to be carbon ‘net zero’ by 2030 The motion follows the launch of the Church of England’s first ever Green Lent (#LiveLent) campaign for 2020, featuring 40 days of prayers and actions to encourage care for God’s Creation. More ...