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Lent Reflections

Lent Reflections

Lenten Reflections: Fasting, Almsgiving, and the Fight Against Poverty.As Christians we are about to embark on the journey of Lent, marked by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, the call to reflect on poverty resonates profoundly in the hearts of believers worldwide....

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How poor nutrition can impact us all

How poor nutrition can impact us all

Did you know it’s Nutrition and Hydration Week this month? This is a worthwhile campaign and most of us could benefit from advice on eating better. Nutrition and poverty For some, poor nutrition is a choice. Others, though, including many of those who seek help from...

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Introducing the Colchester Poverty Forum

Introducing the Colchester Poverty Forum

So What’s It All About? We all want to fight poverty and see people released from the prison of oppression in this town. But do you know how much work is already being done? There is a lot happening in this town, but not all of it is widely known. There are so many...

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August Monthly Column: Be frugal and have fun this summer

August Monthly Column: Be frugal and have fun this summer

In August, our social media feeds will likely be filled with images of families going on adventures, jetting off on holiday, having meals out and enjoying the summer while the kids are off school. For many of us, this can be deflating, especially if money is tight....

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