Unmasking
compassion
Jason Nicholson highlights the increased work of the Presbyterian Children’s Society through the pandemic.
M
asks are intriguing objects and besides their current widespread use in curtailing the spread of coronavirus, they have been used by many people for protection, disguise, performance, or entertainment since antiquity. Furthermore, whilst often used to conceal, perhaps this current global crisis has provided Presbyterians with a fresh and unique opportunity to take their ‘masks’ off and proudly display their instincts for compassion; for helping others in hard times. The coronavirus crisis is not a crisis
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anyone would have wanted; or indeed one which we might argue we have been adequately prepared for. Nevertheless, through the ongoing work of the Presbyterian Children’s Society, it has presented another opportunity for Presbyterians to demonstrate that although we are a community of God’s people scattered throughout this island, we are united in our resolve to show practical care and compassion towards our children and our young people. Serving others is central to our faith, and despite all the challenges that we are currently facing, it is vital that we
continue this important work of getting www.presbyterianchildrenssociety.org alongside families in financial need. Applications to the Society for help have been steadily increasing in recent years and given the potential for lasting damage to our economy, many more Presbyterian families will require our help and support. Last year the Society helped approximately 900 children and 460 families with a regular grant. Demand
