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Imagine the ice-breaker scenario: if you had to leave your house immediately, and could only take one thing with you, what would it be? Emergency situations, whether real or imagined, have a way of bringing things into sharp focus. And the coronavirus pandemic has likewise […]

On this episode of Faithful Leaders, Daniel Singleton speaks with Jasvir Singh OBE, co-founder and chair of City Sikhs, and barrister of family law, on his faith, the effects of lockdown, and his experiences as a barrister of faith.

The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health, as we all grapple with the challenges of increased isolation and uncertainty. However, here at FaithAction, we feel that faith groups can play a significant role at this time in supporting those struggling with […]

On this episode of Faithful Leaders, Daniel Singleton speaks with Andy Street, chair of several charities and social enterprises in Bristol, on his faith and ‘joining the dots’ between faith groups, charities, businesses, and government across the city.

On our daily Zoom meeting yesterday, we asked the FaithAction team to change their background to their favourite place they have ever been to. These included Croatia, the Alps, Disney World and Yosemite National Park! The 1st of January 2020 was not just the start […]

After the initial deluge of activity surrounding the UK government’s ‘lockdown’ in response to the coronavirus and the massive changes to life that incurred as a result, the attention of policy-makers has moved to the impact of the virus, the lockdown, and wider life around […]

Last month, we announced our #FaithInNHS poster competition and we asked you, our members, to get involved. You did not disappoint! We have had so many great entries from our members and their children, who took the time to create a poster displaying their faith […]

Dave Mann, a local pastor at Bonny Downs Baptist Church, in partnership with four churches, runs a free food service that has been oversubscribed by residents who have no recourse to public funds, the elderly and vulnerable, and those waiting for their benefits to come through. He described how the joy on the faces of children […]

I have been a Creative English Trainer at FaithAction for a year now, but it’s fair to say my job has changed quite significantly in the past month or so! Up until then, the highlights of my week usually looked something like this: on Mondays, […]

The coronavirus pandemic is something which has affected all areas of society and individual life. FaithAction have a page dedicated to providing you with the most up to date advice about the pandemic, alongside specific advice for your faith group. You can visit this page […]