Faith, religion and the voluntary sector in the news
Reports around faith groups – working with local councils, social contribution of churches, tackling Islamophobia, and religious intolerance.
Further funding released
New funding – SHORT DEADLINE National Lottery fund, plus BBC Children in Need, registering for the Big Christmas Give, and protective security around places of worship.
Creating a memorial for those who have died
St Paul’s Cathedral has set up an online memorial service, to allow bereaved family members and friends to honour loved ones who have died of the coronavirus.
COVID 19 update – Monday 23 March
Advice around the coronavirus in sign language, for trustees, first aiders, and those working in criminal justice sector, plus help for rough sleepers, and statements from the BBC and Royal Mail.
Commemorations and fundraising occasions in December
December is all about Christmas, if you ask retailers, but there are other commemorations and fundraising occasions during the month, as well as celebrations for other religions.
Transformation Cornwall’s new website
Transformation Cornwall has just launched a new website, to support the faith community in their social action.
Ramadan
Information about Ramadan, to help give support to Muslims who may be marking the holy month of fasting.
Inter Faith week next week
Cornwall Faith Forum is organising activities around Inter Faith Week, and to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War.
The Forgiveness Discovery Roadshow
A Forgiveness Discovery Roadshow is exploring themes of self-healing and empowerment in Falmouth on 24 Sept.
Giving scheme ACTS435 require more advocates in Cornwall
ACTS435 is a revolutionary website that allows people to give money directly to others but they are in need of more access points in Cornwall.
Open Day for Cornwall Islamic Centre
Cornwall Islamic Centre is holding an open day on Saturday 29th April.
‘Understanding Islam’ session as part of Interfaith week
Cornwall Faith Forum are running a lunchtime session on ‘Understanding Islam’ as part of Interfaith Week (13th – 20th November). ‘Understanding Islam’ will take place on Tuesday 15th November from 1-2pm in the Grenville Room at New County Hall and it is hoped that it will be the first of a number of session that will take place throughout the year focusing on different religions and beliefs.