Compassionate Communities, part of the Diocese of London, exists to support & equip every parish in serving their communities compassionately: the practical love of God in action.
Our local churches across London offer over 1,500 ministries of compassion to the communities they are part of: acts of service and of acts of justice.
Our key themes of work are below, or get in touch with us here.
Together with Music is a virtual, intergenerational programme that connects schools, community groups and creatives to their local care homes and older people through music.
Churches have responded to homelessness for decades: this article from Housing Justice challenges how we do that and whether we can work for longer term prevention
Six more stories of hope: everyday disciples across the Diocese, giving of themselves to serve their communities and God.
Week 2- six more stories of hope, all in one place to read and be encouraged and inspired. Part of our Lent “Compassion Stories” Series
Have you seen our Lent “Compassion Stories”? Each day an ordinary disciples tells their story of how following Jesus has led them into service of others
The launch of “Coming Home”: the report from the Archbishop’s Commission on Housing
Weekly on Thursdays, 10am-11am
A weekly coffee and catch up for anyone who offers help to people around money and debt to people in their communities. A place to chat, network and just have a breather. Drop in whenever you can! Zoom Link here
4 part course in April, May & June
What could it look like for churches to join together to raise awareness of modern slavery, protect those who are vulnerable, and welcome the survivors into their communities? We aim to find out together over 4 sessions, held over 2 months.
Thursday 16th September, 7.30-9pm
Part 2 of a 3 part series for churches in the Diocese of London to respond to the “Coming Home” report
Thursday 4th November 2021, 7.30-9pm
Part 3 of a 3 part series for churches in the Diocese of London to respond to the “Coming Home” report
#EidMubarak to all our Muslim friends. And happy #AscensionDay. Praying for peace in our world, and especially for the peace of Jerusalem.
— Joanne Woolway Grenfell (@joannegrenfell) May 13, 2021
