Petra Institute for Children's Ministry (UK)

Petra Institute is a faith based organisation, called to serve the Christian community by building capacity for children's ministry.

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Spring Harvest goes Home

The Spring Harvest gatherings have been cancelled but the festival is going ahead online from April 13 to 17.

Remembering Seafarers this Easter

The Liverpool Seafarers Centre, an ecumenical charity, asks churches to remember seafarers caught in the Coronavirus pandemic during Holy Week and Easter.

An editorial from the CTE General Secretary, Revd Dr Paul Goodliff

A reflection on the challenges of the Coronavirus crisis and the effects it is having on our churches

Holy Week Statement from British and Irish Church Leaders

British and Irish Church leaders issue a Holy Week statement and are united in response to Covid-19 pandemic.

Government advice update

Very small funeral congregations and locked-down churches, but food banks and night shelters can continue.

Join the Choir of the Nation

Find out how to be part of the "Choir of the Nation" this Palm Sunday - a hymn flash mob organised by St Paul's Cathedral

Coronavirus: Missional and Theological reflections

As we track through Holy Week this week towards the Triduum more reflections are being posted on a daily basis. Here are a few of the most useful..

Hope in a time of COVID-19

Find out more about Hope 15:13 - a new initiative to support evangelism during the Coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus: funerals, weddings, baptisms and pastoral responses

In the current extraordinary circumstances, the normal routines of funerals, weddings and baptisms are all challenged.

Coronavirus guidance and prayers

Signposting you to guidance and prayer resources from our Member Churches and Christian organisations.

Petra Institute for Children's Ministry (UK)

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