Pray with us: Prayers from various authors and a reading from Joan Chittister

God of Hope God of hope,we cling to you,for your renew the face of the earth.  Through the gift of your Son,our Lord Jesus,we follow you on the path of dawn. Enlightened by your love and wisdom,help us to lead each otherand all creaturesback to your open arms.Amen. Rachel McCarthy/CAFOD… Continue reading

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – Sunday 24th July – how will you celebrate?

Pope Francis established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which took place for the first time on Sunday 25 July 2021. In 2022, the celebration will fall on Sunday 24 July, the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by… Continue reading

Watch and read content from our Later Life event on 26th April

Watch the overview video above and read through the inspiring and thought-provoking talks below: Keith Albans shares ‘items for our AGE-enda to help us work at growing old’  Pippa Bonner shares insights from her encounters as a Pastoral Worker in a care home. Helen Reid shares thoughts on the older generation… Continue reading

Get involved in developing a new ‘Life Transitions’ app – online workshop 25th May

Life Transitions Health App Workshop There is an exciting opportunity to help develop and test a new Life Transitions App. East Sussex County Council and the University of Leeds are working together on a new ‘Life Transitions Health App’ to help people prepare for significant changes in later life such as retiring, moving home,… Continue reading

‘Over the Hill or Embracing the View?’ Perspectives on Later Life – Keith Albans

Rev Dr Keith Albans explores some ‘items for our AGE-enda to help us work at growing old’ Adapted from a talk given by Keith at our event on 26th April 2022 at Wheeler Hall, Leeds. Although the mountaineer and the downhill skier share a similar setting for their activities, and… Continue reading