--- title: News date: 2026-07-28T11:35:00+01:00 author: Mani Bae canonical_url: "https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news" section: Pages --- --- # News Stories, news and reflections from across our work, our partners and the communities we serve. 57 results ## News articles - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Windrush-Hear-us-Sing-2.jpg?v=1789985282) ### [The Past Retold By the Future](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/the-past-retold-by-the-future) Story 01 Oct 2026 To a packed St John the Divine in Kennington, about 30 children from the children’s choir led the Windrush Commemorations in the premier of ​“A Word Called Change”. - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Windrush-Heritage-Intergenerational-Connection-and-untold-Windrush-stories.png?v=1789988593) ### [Heritage, Intergenerational Connection and untold Windrush stories](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/heritage-intergenerational-connection-and-untold-windrush-stories) Story 01 Oct 2026 Over 1,000 school children took part in Arts Bridge Charity’s Luton Windrush workshops. 150 went deeper, training in interview skills and creative devising. 20 elders shared their journey. - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/20250616-IMG_8553-Portrayed-Photography.jpg?v=1790327916) ### [Forgotten Heroes – Honouring Legacy in Bristol](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/forgotten-heroes-honouring-legacy-in-bristol) Story 01 Oct 2026 Forgotten Heroes’ doesn’t just tell untold stories — it challenges us to rethink who we remember and why - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/20260716-IMG_1262-Medium.jpg?v=1789976742) ### [Embracing tensions, retaining hope: the future of Christian social action](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/embracing-tensions-retaining-hope-the-future-of-christian-social-action) News 17 Sept 2026 Jon Kuhrt, CEO of Hope into Action - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Goathurst.00_01_34_09.Still005.jpg?v=1790854839) ### [Working with what we have](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/goathurst-gg) Story 02 Sept 2026 When volunteers are few and resources are tight, creative ideas emerge for bringing people together. - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Dr-Aimi-King.jpg?v=1787128669) ### [“She’s got an ASBO” Challenging the labels of poverty](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/shes-got-an-asbo) News 13 Aug 2026 Stereotypes encourage society to judge whole communities rather than individuals. Dr Aimi King encourages us to pause and ask questions - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/20251205-_DSC3914.jpg?v=1786982560) ### [Summit Sleepout](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/summit-sleepout) Story 07 Aug 2026 Thank you to the Summit Youth Group who have run two Sleepout Challenges for us, raising over £4,000 - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Dandelion_v1.00_04_21_16.Still025.jpg?v=1790932686) ### [Growing through partnership](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/entry-43577) Story 07 Aug 2026 Working in partnership to build community, provide support and improve wellbeing. - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/3-Mills_v2.00_02_07_11.Still008.jpg?v=1790931755) ### [Church without walls](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/church-without-walls) Story 07 Aug 2026 Growing community, confidence and faith as a ​‘church without walls’. - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/20240328-Portrayed-Photography-IMG_7651-Large.jpg?v=1787050233) ### [Why stories matter](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/stories-matter) News 06 Aug 2026 Stories help shape the way we understand the world, ourselves and other people. Rved Adam Edwards explores - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/Chris-Cummings-news.jpg?v=1785934324) ### [Church Urban Fund welcomes new Chair and trustee to its board](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/new-chair) News 22 Jul 2026 Church Urban Fund is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Cummings as the new chair of trustees. - ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/20260412_125253.jpg?v=1786981850) ### [All Saints Nativity Fundraiser](https://cuf.org.uk/about-us/news/all-saints-nativity-fundraiser) Story 17 Jul 2026 From warm meals to welcoming spaces, All Saints Borehamwood is a beacon of God’s love. And they’re fundraising for CUF, too