Charlie’s Bar: How this viral advert encourages and challenges the Church
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Alexandra Drew2023-11-29T09:45:00
People are dying of loneliness. While pubs might provide a temporary respite, the Church has so much more to offer, says Alex Drew. Let’s introduce people to the eternal friendship of Jesus this Christmas
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