Rhythm: Contentment

'Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust & hostility to evaporate.' - Albert Schweitzer

The Village Square

23 May 2013

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#fitchthehomeless

If we want to see change happen it begins at the way we perceive ourselves not by thrusting a branded tank top at a convenient group of people. Luke responds to the #fitchthehomeless campaign.

The Village Square

7 May 2013

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An Extrovert on Retreat

Jo's an extrovert. She loves people so heading off on retreat - to spend four and a half days in total silence.
Young Leaders track at the LST Summer School - for 18-23 year-olds looking for 4 days of life-changing Bible input http://t.co/XVGdey3GDl...

The Village Square

3 May 2013

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The most physically and mentally challenging month of my life

"The Live Below the Line challenge was one of the best things I have ever done" - have you been part of being hungry this week?
In Europe we spend more on ice-cream each year than it would cost to provide clean water to everyone in the world. -
'So if the world hates us, we take courage that it hated Jesus first. If you're wondering whether you'll be safe, just look at what they did to Jesus and those who followed him. There are safer ways to live than by being a Christian.' - Shane Claiborne

The Village Square

5 Apr 2013

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Let there be Light!

Sometimes, an idea that changes communities can be so simple, so basic and so beautiful.

5 Things

11 Apr 2013

5 Ways to Live More Sustainably

5 tips to cutting cost, waste and environmental impact - great ideas to get kickstarted next term.
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Life Wide Open: Go on an ICS Placement

What can you expect from an ICS Placement with Tearfund? Here's what!
'It is better, I think, to grab at the stars than to sit flustered because you know you cannot reach them.' - R.A. Salvatore
Waterday

Every Last Drop

Today is World Water Day. In the UK we each use around 150 litres of water per day. But this is only part of the picture. Find out where it all goes here…

The Village Square

6 Mar 2013

Veggie Recipes for you or for friends

Who said vegetarian food had to be boring!? Here are two great recipes to cook for yourself or for friends.

The Village Square

21 Mar 2013

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Unexpected Answers

Is life really better without that new jumper? Can I really be content with what I have?

The Village Square

19 Mar 2013

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Year of the Family

Kate Moreton, one of the visionaries behind this video shares some of the thought that went into creating it and the way of life it calls people to; “A message for family, to family, from family.”
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Join the Challenge - Live Below the Line

Join us later in the year with a challenge to eat on just £1 a day for 5 days - sign up today to get sponsored!

The Village Square

20 Feb 2013

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My Food Resolutions

Over half of the food the world consumes is wasted while 1 in 8 go hungry every day. What can we do about this?
Extended deadline. #IF cards can now be sent in right up to Friday 31st. Please get them in if you have them lying around, each one counts
It's @Dot_Tyler's birthday today! Happy Birthday DOT!

The Village Square

19 Feb 2013

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My Rice & Beans Diary: Part 1

Dan has just started the Rice and Beans Challenge. Follow the progress of his experience.

The Village Square

22 Feb 2013

My Rice and Beans Diary: Part 3

Dan has been doing the Rice and Beans Challenge all week. Here's the third and final instalment of his hungry experience.

The Village Square

25 Jan 2013

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Redundant Resolutions

How's the resolutions going? Have you broken them already? Take a different strategy by sticking at them even when things don't quite go to plan.

Village News

28 Dec 2012

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New Year's Revolution

Start a revolution in 2013 to change your world.

The Village Square

5 Dec 2012

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ICS Tearfund - Rwanda

On International Volunteering Day, David writes on the Rhythms Village to tell of his experiences and how they've changed the way he sees his world.
150 grams of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals are used to produce the cotton for just one t-shirt. - Eco Friendly Fashion

How to...

21 Nov 2012

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4-day Chicken

How many days can a cooked chicken last? Here are 4 recipes to keep you going for 4 days... cutting the amount of meat we eat and helping the bank balance.
Applications are now open for 2014 overseas opportunities with @Tearfund @TearfundGo. #travel! http://t.co/qPPOUAY62E

The Village Square

20 Feb 2013

My Rice & Beans Diary: Part 2

Dan's on day 2 of his Rice and Beans Challenge… he's getting personal with the details!
Change begins at the way we perceive ourselves not by thrusting a top at a convenient people group #fitchthehomeless http://t.co/FdH1dsaf5b
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Let's get Tummies to Rumble!

Let's get Tummy's to Rumble! Let's get Tummy's to Rumble! Get ready, get steady… let's do Live Below the Line!
RT @HopeRev_2014: So what’s a Mission Academy? Check out HOPE Revolution ‘how, why, what and when videos’ http://t.co/bgDw4VmDXr
RT @HopeRev_2014: Do you want to empower young people to live a mission lifestyle? Join the adventure with HOPE Revolution http://t.co/yBxX…

The Village Square

10 Dec 2012

Ethical Christmas Shopping

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat…and it’s about time we got round to doing some Christmas shopping that made a difference to the world.
About 400 billion gallons of water are consumed worldwide each day. - wonderfulinfo.com
JG

The Village Square

9 Jan 2013

Our Manifesto

We believe in a generation… are you this generation?
Big news! If you're at @smfestival, you can enter a singer/songwriter comp to win a new guitar from @AvalonGuitars http://t.co/GQDYQMz5vq
RT @SoulActionUK: A great day with @TearfundRhythms. Truly brilliant people.

The Village Square

29 Nov 2012

Sustainability

Sustainability in two minutes. A quirky little video that is a great conversation starter; what do you think?
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The Village Square

15 Dec 2012

A Different Christmas

It's Christmas! Well… nearly. Why not try something different this year.

The Village Square

28 Nov 2012

Active fashion

How do we be active in our consumption of fashion? How do we inform ourselves on the routes behind the statistics in our fashion industry?