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Proud of our churches celebrating this #LIvingWageWeek- They're part of the movement for fair wages, and economic justice

Thankyou to you all! Could your church join us?
#LivingWage

@dioceseoflondon.bsky.social @livingwageuk.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Churches across @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
are celebrating #LivingWageWeek!

This short film explains why we want to join a movement for justice and fairness in our churches and society.
Could your church get on board? youtu.be/8NEU1c7FVy8?...

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Diocese of London churches mark Living Wage Week
YouTube video by Compassionate Communities
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November 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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As we prepare to celebrate #LivingWageWeek, it was great to hear Revd Josh Harris, StKatharine Cree talk on @bbclondon.bsky.social about why it matters that churches pay it!
From 2hrs 11: bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p…#LivingWageg#DoingJusticece

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November 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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An important day as @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social curates, parish safeguarding officers & others gather to learn more about #ModernSlavery: what it is, how to spot the signs in our churches, how to report safely.
So grateful to all our speakers today tackling this injustice in our city.
October 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Delighted to be here with a number of @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social church leaders to meet with local civic authorities across every London borough. A brilliant buzz of conversation.
thank you Andy Frost and Gather Movement for bringing us all together.
October 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Calling all churches in London working with refugees & asylum seekers.
The London Churches Refugee Fund's small grants programme is open. Up to £1000 for practical help towards your work.
Apply here deadline is 27th Oct!
lcrf.org.uk/grants

@dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Join @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social Modern Slavery Awareness training Wed 15th Oct, 9.30-16.30
🚨Booking closes THIS Friday!🚨

We'll explore what #ModernSlavery is, how churches can better spot the signs, & why it matters with expert speakers.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/modern-sla...
Modern Slavery Awareness Training Conference
A training conference to explore how modern slavery might show up in any of our compassion ministries in churches, and how we can help.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Delighted that Bishop Sarah
is to be our next Archbishop of Canterbury. We are grateful for all her championing the work of the church
@dioceseoflondon.bsky.social
in serving their communities with the love of Christ.
We will be praying for her as she prepares for this new role!
October 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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What should we do if someone is rough sleeping in our churchyard or church grounds? We’ve created a new toolkit to help churches to respond with wisdom, safety and compassion.
Download it here -> www.london.anglican.org/church-and-p...
#CompassionateCommunties #RoughSleeping #FaithInAction
September 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Next week we are hosting a webinar alongside Housing Justice about their Hosting & Lodging schemes. Find out how your spare room could be just what someone needs. It's not too late to sign up!
🗓️Thursday 11 September, 7pm
👉🏼Sign up using the link below

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-in...
Webinar: Introduction to Hosting and Lodging with Housing Justice
Join us for a webinar in partnership with Housing Justice about their Hosting and Lodgings projects.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Saddened to hear of the death of Enid Barron, who's contributed so much to Caring for God's Creation in her own parish in Ealing,across @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social & nationally at @churchofengland.org Synod.

Tribute here: london.anglican.org/articles/rem...
September 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Come along to our next Compassionate Communities webinar - we are collaborating with Housing Justice. Find out how you (and your spare room!) can be involved in tackling migrant homelessness on Thursday 11th September at 7pm. Sign up at eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-in... #HousingJustice
August 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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If you're invested in the emotional wellbeing of church volunteers, particularly in foodbanks/community food ministries, this week's webinar on this topic is now available to watch back.
Thanks to Ronald Ranta for thought provoking input on "hunger trauma"
youtu.be/RYMtVQoAzqU?...
July 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Our "lunch & learn" webinar for churches running foodbanks, pantries and other community food provisions is TOMORROW!
It's not too late to join- book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-lear...
Lunch & Learn: 'Hunger Trauma' in Foodbanks & other community Food Projects
Join Dr Carl Walker for a webinar on his newest report "Managing Hunger Trauma in Community Food Support"
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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We're delighted to be partnering with @citizensuk.org to host this important webinar on the impact of Immigration White Paper for churches & community projects.
A space to find out more and ask questions

16th July, 7pm on Zoom. All welcome!

Book here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-th...

#refugees
July 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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We're sorry to announce that today's webinar is being postponed, as our speaker is unwell.
We are hoping to rearrange for later this month, and will be in let you know once the alternative date has been confirmed.
You can still visit the Eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-lear...
July 1, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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👉🏼Join us for a free webinar with Dr Carl Walker at 1pm on Tuesday 1 July – perfect for those involved in food ministries. Sign up via our Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-lear...

#Webinar #FoodBank #CompassionateCommunities #DioceseofLondon #ChurchofEngland #LunchandLearn
Flyer for the Hunger Trauma and Moral Injury webinar.
June 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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To celebrate #RefugeeWeek, last week Bishop Anderson visited Fr Ben Kerridge, one of the many people across London hosting a refugee in their home through the Housing Justice Hosting scheme. Read more about his visit & why hosting is a superpower here:

www.london.anglican.org/articles/ref...
Refugee Week 2025: Hosting as a Superpower
Christians hosting refugees & asylum seekers in their spare rooms- Bishop Anderson finds out more during Refugee Week 2025
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June 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) helps churches track how much they spend on energy & their carbon footprint. Filling it in may put you in line for support & resources to reduce it!
Deadline to submit information is 30th June.
Help with how to fill it in here👇
www.london.anglican.org/church-and-p...
June 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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It's not too late to join our #RefugeeWeek Webinar: offering English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in your church!
Tomorrow night, 7-8pm. Join us!
Book here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ho...

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Webinar: Hosting ESOL classes in churches
Join us for a webinar about how your church can get involved in hosting ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes through WEA
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June 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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It's Refugee Week!
We're so proud that at least 1 in 4 of our churches across the Diocese of London offer support to those in our midst who are refugees, or seeking that.

If your church is marking Refugee Week, please tag us in all your posts: we'd love to celebrate with you!
#RefugeeWeek2025
June 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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We're delighted to have Dr Carl Walker on 1st July for a Lunch & Learn webinar speaking on his new report: "Hunger Trauma in Foodbanks"
A brilliant conversation for any @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social church running food insecurity ministries
eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-lear...
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Lunch & Learn: 'Hunger Trauma' in Foodbanks & other community Food Projects
Join Dr Carl Walker for a webinar on his newest report "Managing Hunger Trauma in Community Food Support"
eventbrite.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Looking ahead to #RefugeeWeek next month?
Why not join us & our friends from Caritas Westminster and Diocese of Southwark for an inspiring day asking what we can do as churches.
With a range of speakers, inspiring stories, time to chat & free lunch! Book here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welcoming-...
Welcoming Refugees - what can Christian communities do?
For parishes across the Dioceses of London, Southwark & Westminster to gather and share how best to support refugees in your communities
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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If you are thinking about running an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) class in your
Diocese of London church, don't miss our webinar on Wed 18th June to find out more.

Book your free place here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ho...

#ESOL #EnglishClasses #refugees #asylumseekers
May 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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A partnership between St Luke's church & school on the Isle of Dogs meant children learnt the power of Christian service at a homelessness night shelter run by GrowTH shelter project

Watch their encouraging story here:
london.anglican.org/articles/tow...

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Tower Hamlets school children volunteering at the local night shelter
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May 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM