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For four difficult years, your prayers and solidarity have supported Ukrainian churches and communities.
Ukrainians testify that even in the midst of suffering, they feel that God is preserving their nation.
Let us continue to stand together in prayer for Ukraine.

UN World Social Justice Day reminds us that social development & social justice can’t be attained in the absence of peace & security or in the absence of respect for all human rights & fundamental freedoms. May we speak up & work for equality for all.

Youth work ‘black holes’ in half of all council areas in England, study finds First mapping of youth centres in decades shows poorer areas in north worst affected by cuts since 2010

Over the past 14 years, English local authority funding for youth services has fallen by 76% in real terms, a loss of £1.3bn.

In our increasingly fractured society there’s much to learn from the ancient seasons of Ramadan & Lent, which this year coincide. So Julie Siddiqi and I took 2 minutes to reflect on the insight they bring us. There are differences but there’s far more that unites than divides us.

US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson has died. His family says he died peacefully this morning, "surrounded by family".
In a statement, the family says:
"Our father was a servant leader - not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world."

Cyclone Gezani kills at least 31 as it tears through Madagascar's port of Toamasina Madagascar's disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

Please join us in prayer for those impacted by Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar.
Two members of the Baptist World Aid team are on the ground alongside key leaders from the All Africa Baptist Fellowship.
Pray for wisdom as they assess the damage and strength as they offer pastoral care.

I just signed the campaign calling on Reform UK to publicly reject Tommy Robinson’s endorsement of Matt Goodwin, Reform UK's candidate for the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.

Say no to Palantir in the NHS NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir - fight back

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Mobile butcher to open shop in town 'that's always been good to him' Its owner wants to give back to the community and plans to pay for people's parking if they spend £10 in his shop

Mobile butcher to open shop in Heanor

Inside Myanmar’s five-year armed resistance – a photo essay Five years after the coup, the civil war has reached a turning point, with the military carrying out large-scale counter-offensives to reclaim territory seized by pro-democracy rebels

On this five-year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, the global Baptist family pauses to remember, to pray, and to stand in faithful solidarity with the people of Myanmar. We lift up all who continue to suffer amid ongoing conflict, displacement, and injustice.

Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe' Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.

The Hope Heats Ukraine appeal is helping churches access fuel, heating, and power - enabling them to serve the most vulnerable in the midst of this horror.
If you can, please consider giving so we can be a blessing this winter.

ebf.org/hopeheatsukrai…

Call the Midwife - Series 15: Episode 3 Rosalind’s skills are tested when she is drawn into an unusual domestic case. Joyce is seconded to the hospital and befriends a single mother with a rare blood group.

Thank you to Call the Midwife and BBC One for having the courage to tackle a domestic servitude plot line so sensitively in your show last Sunday night (Series 15, episode 3).

Find out more about domestic servitude and supporting victims of modern slavery -

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'We all know someone who was killed': Iran protesters describe personal toll of crackdown Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.

Inside Iran, courageous women & men are standing in the streets against an oppressive & violent regime. The Islamic Republic is responding with extreme brutality – using live ammunition, mass arrests & widespread intimidation
Thank you for standing with us in prayer at this decisive & painful moment

Holocaust Memorial Day Trust Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) on 27 January is the day to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution and in the genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur....

This year marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz/Birkenau. We lament the loss of the six million Jews who were killed & victims of all genocides - As we remember all those whose lives have been lost, we pray for a day when all shall be free to live in peace, unity & love - Amen

"Very grateful to Healthwatch for getting a resolution and addressing my concerns."💬

At Healthwatch Derbyshire, we are here to listen and to help. If you’re unsure where to turn for health or care advice & information, we can provide clear advice, and signpost to the right support!

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Measles Find out about measles, a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and sometimes lead to serious complications.

Fever, cough, runny nose, and a red rash – these could be signs of measles.

Measles is highly contagious but early detection can make all the difference, if you think you or your child might have measles, ring your GP or visit NHS 111 online for advice.

YouTube video by Baptist World Alliance A Global Message in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On this special day, Baptist World Alliance Chair Karl B. Johnson honours the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr – calling the global Baptist family to live out his dream of freedom and justice today:

“Once a Nobel prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others. The decision is final and stands for all time. A medal can change owners, but the title of a Nobel peace prize laureate cannot.”

Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...

The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...

It’s snowing in Heanor !

Turner Farm - 'Big Build Project' - Valley CIDS For almost 300 years, Turner Farm has been transforming lives, and it continues to do so today. Set within 48 acres of farmland in Swanwick, Derbyshire, this isn’t your typical classroom for the young...

By standing with us, you are helping build a future where every young person who walks through the gates of Turner Farm finds a place to thrive.
If you would like to be part of this journey, complete our sign up form to let us know how you would like to become involved at: friends@valleycids.co.uk

Gail’s Turner Farm Big Build Walk - Valley CIDS Gail Marriott, Shop Manager at our Langley Mill Lighthouse Charity Shop, has taken on an inspiring personal challenge to help raise funds for the Turner Farm Big Build Project. Valley CiDS operates 36...

Gail Marriott, Shop Manager at our Langley Mill Lighthouse Charity Shop, has taken on an inspiring personal challenge to help raise funds for the Turner Farm Big Build Project.

Valley CiDS operates 36 Lighthouse Charity Shops and Gail has decided to walk to every one of them over the coming months.