CRESS Charity UK

He made it! With 3 minutes to spare! #100kHarvestWalk

@cofelancs Well done - amazing!

@cofelancs Wow - best wishes and hoping the weather is kind - looking forward to seeing the progress!

What 100km looks like on a route map. The reality of tomorrow’s challenge start to sink in for Sam and Bishop Philip as they point to the start and finish points.

@cofelancs @BpBlackburn @samcheesman @churchofengland @JillLCDuff Great fundraising challenge - can't wait to see the photos!

Not long now until huge trek across County by Bishop Philip (pictured with Bishop Joseph from Diocese of Liwolo) and his chaplain to raise money for that exiled African Diocese Read/donate bit.ly/3Z8Hj0c @BpBlackburn @samcheesman @churchofengland @JillLCDuff @CRESSUK

The Bishop of Blackburn & The Bishop's Chaplain are walking 100k in support of the Bishop's Harvest appeal on the 16th and 17th September. You can read more about it and see how to give by following the link below. blackburn.anglican.org/events/986/100… @BpBlackburn @samcheesman @JillLCDuff

Read more about our CATT Project with #southsudaneserefugees. We are always on the look out for #fundraisers to help fund our CATT counsellors de-traumatise young refugees.

More details on the #opengarden evening in #broadchalke raising funds for @CRESSUK on 30th August... we hope you can join us!

New Savings Groups materials have been delivered to refugee groups in Mijale and Imvepi, and feedback was gathered too - you can read the report cressuk.org/savings-group-…

Caroline Lamb is opening her garden for the evening to raise funds for Cress UK - 30th August, 6pm-8pm - save the date. More details to follow!

Now is the perfect time of year to get people together for a summer event! Could you help CRESS fundraise by arranging cream teas in your community or having a stall at a larger event? If you can, get in touch, we look forward to hearing your ideas!

Keeping you up-to-date with the work of CRESS. Our May update about our agriculture project which is now so important as food distribution is being stopped for all refugees, they will be more reliant than ever on their abilities to grow their own food.

‘Civil war displaced our people. But even in the wilderness, God is there’ premierchristianity.com/real-life/civi…

An excellent write up of what Bishop Joseph shared during his recent visit to Blackburn Diocese. Please continue to pray for him and for the work of @CRESSUK in South Sudan and in Northern Uganda. premierchristianity.com/real-life/civi…

Great week @Lead_Conf sharing our stories with @nickygumbel on the main stage. Enjoyed meeting @JillCDuff from @cofelancs for dinner. Now Bishop Joseph is on his way back with two bags of goods for his people. Thank you to everyone we met.

115 women and girls have just received RUMPs (Reusable Menstrual Pads) training from the CRESS team at Yikuru Secondary School in Imvepi Refugee Settlement. Read more... cressuk.org/rumps-school-t…

Missed the World Mission Evening @stcuthsfulwood Preston with Bishop Joseph Aba of South Sudan; Bishop Saju @leicestercofe @BpBurnley and @Sarah7_Gill? Livestream will remain as a recording on St Cuthbert’s Facebook page: bit.ly/3yQoSBm @JillLCDuff @churchofengland

Suprise visit by @BpBurnley & Bishop Joseph Aba of Diocese of Liwolo in South Sudan currently leading his church in exile in Uganda. He spoke movingly about his ministry in refugee camps & he confirmed 2000 people in 2022 into Anglican church. 🙏 @cofelancs

Here @cofelancs we're hosting a week-long visit by Bishop Joseph Aba of Diocese of Liwolo in South Sudan; currently leading his church in exile in Uganda. Hear him @stcuthsfulwood bit.ly/3Jb1dAl @JillLCDuff @nickjmckee @churchofengland @AnglicanNews @AnglicanWorld