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The Church can do more to support those living with long-term illness… and here’s how
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Carolyn MacDonald2022-09-22T08:30:00
Carolyn MacDonald was diagnosed with a chronic illness when she was a regular member of a church but she still found herself longing for more support from her community. Here, she explains how we can better come along side people and help them not to feel isolated.
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