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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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?...

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

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...

👉🏼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

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...

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

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

Delighted to be partnering with
Diocese of Southwark & Caritas Westminster to offer this morning of space and sharing for anyone experiencing homelessness through church projects.
We'll be exploring trauma informed care with some brilliant speakers.
Book here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/churches-h...

Churches showing their love of neighbour is just part of the beautiful patchwork of ways that London cares for its communities. We support this campaign from the Mayor of London to celebrate our city’s spirit of respect, unity and togetherness. We are ALL #LovedAndWanted!
@debbieweekesb.bsky.social

The Hope Café at St Gabriel's in Cricklewood combines food, friendship and financial advice! Click to discover how a few people with a hot urn grew into a thriving community hub, supported by Christians Against Poverty UK👇https://london.anglican.org/articles/the-hope-cafe/
#welcome #community #debt