Faith in Later Life has launched its life-saving and life-giving Love My Neighbour campaign for the second year running. This winter initiative calls on Christians and churches across the UK to support their older neighbours, with the aim of reducing loneliness and the excess winter deaths that can result from it.
Building on the success of last year’s campaign, Faith in Later Life is once again encouraging intentional acts of kindness, prayer, and practical support for our older neighbours.
Every winter, loneliness is a contributing factor to 25,000-30,000 excess deaths among older people. The Love My Neighbour campaign aims to tackle this crisis head-on, reminding Christians of the simple but powerful ways they can bring life and connection to their older neighbours.
Whether we live in a house, a flat, in a care home, or anywhere else; this is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to share God’s love with people within and beyond the church family.
This campaign will run until March with an intentional focus on encouraging Christians to pray for, offer practical support and bring good news to older people in their neighbourhood.
In a special video message, Alexandra Drew, CEO of Faith in Later Life, highlights the urgency of the campaign:
“Don’t let your older neighbours face winter alone. Whether you’re one person, a family, or a whole church, you can make a difference. Together, let’s shut the door on this dark winter loneliness, and instead open the door to light, life, connection, and God’s incredible love.”
Find out more about the Love My Neighbour campaign.
Faith in Later Life is a Charity and Network in Association with Churches Together in England.