Loneliness and isolation are the most widespread social problems affecting English communities, regardless of income or social class, according to the findings of a survey of vicars published today by the Church of England and Church Urban Fund (CUF).
Social isolation was described by 64% of Church of England clergy as a major or significant problem in their area, up from 58% three years ago, in a national online survey of social action by Anglican churches.
You can download the full report and executive summary here: www.cuf.org.uk/church-in-action
We have also put the press release here: http://www.cuf.org.uk/blog/churches-respond-loneliness-crisis
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