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Fundraising update: Christian families in need in Pakistan

Beverly Joseph shares an update on the fundraising initiative for Christian families in need in Pakistan, and outlines how the money raised is alleviating the suffering brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you so much to everyone for your continued support and concern for Christians in Alomahor, Pakistan, who have been helped tremendously by our outreach relief efforts. It has truly been remarkable to … Continue reading Fundraising update: Christian families in need in Pakistan

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Worship with us at our Diocesan Online Service

This weekend, the Diocese of Meath and Kildare hosts an online service of Morning Prayer. The Service includes contributions from every parish union and grouping in the dioceses. It is an opportunity for us to share worship across the dioceses and beyond. Bishop Pat Storey said, “Togetherness is an important value for us as a diocese. Our diocesan Vision is ‘Together in God’s love transforming … Continue reading Worship with us at our Diocesan Online Service

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Fundraising update: Christian families in need in Pakistan

Beverly Joseph shares an update on the fundraising initiative for Christian families in need in Pakistan, and outlines how the money raised is alleviating the suffering brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday marked eight weeks since the GoFundMe page was created, and we are well on our way to reaching our fundraising goal. Thank you so much to everyone who has been an instrumental part … Continue reading Fundraising update: Christian families in need in Pakistan

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Fundraising continues for Christian families in need of food aid in Pakistan

€643 has been raised in a matter of weeks by parishioners, the Joseph family, in aid of Christians in rural Pakistan who face starvation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The global emergency has forced factories to close. Many Christians in the village of Alomahar, north of Lahore, and indeed all over Pakistan now have no source of income as the country does not have a functioning … Continue reading Fundraising continues for Christian families in need of food aid in Pakistan

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Christian families in dire need of food aid amid COVID-19 crisis in Pakistan

Christians in rural Pakistan currently face starvation. Most of the adults work in nearby factories on subsistence wages. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the factories have closed down. Pakistan does not have a social security system so the concept of no work and no money is a sad reality for the Christians in the village of Alomahar, north of Lahore, and all over Pakistan. Some … Continue reading Christian families in dire need of food aid amid COVID-19 crisis in Pakistan

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COVID-19: Resources for family activities

The Church of Ireland is keen to support families in growing their faith at this time. A new page with resources for families has been launched this afternoon in the Parish Resources section of the central Church website. COVID-19: Resources for Family Activities highlights links to resources from the Children’s Ministry Network, the Family Time book for primary school-aged children (now available to download for … Continue reading COVID-19: Resources for family activities

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