The church in the local community (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Historical role of churches in communities
Historical role of churches in communities
Centres for sharing messages & distributing information
Modern role of churches in society
Modern role of churches in society
Bringing people together & creating unity in local areas
Church support during difficult times
Church support during difficult times
Emotional, practical & spiritual assistance
Who provides guidance in churches?
Who provides guidance in churches?
Ministers, vicars & other church leaders
Educational programmes churches run
Educational programmes churches run
Sunday School & youth groups
Definition of ecumenism
Definition of ecumenism
Reducing divisions between Christian denominations
Goal of ecumenism
Goal of ecumenism
Promoting unity amongst all Christians
Ecumenical activities between churches
Ecumenical activities between churches
Visits between denominations & sharing church buildings
What is outreach work?
What is outreach work?
Serving wider community beyond church walls
Examples of church outreach
Examples of church outreach
Hospital visiting, care home visiting, helping families
Purpose of hospital & care home visiting
Purpose of hospital & care home visiting
Providing companionship & comfort to vulnerable people
Christian festivals churches celebrate
Christian festivals churches celebrate
Christmas & Easter
Life milestone ceremonies churches hold
Life milestone ceremonies churches hold
Baptisms, marriages & funeral services
Church leaders' role (1 Peter 5:2-3)
Church leaders' role (1 Peter 5:2-3)
Be shepherds & examples to the flock
How churches bring unity to local areas
How churches bring unity to local areas
Gathering places for people from different backgrounds