Simple Acts of Compassion - Refugee Week 2023
‘Compassion’ is the theme for Refugee Week 2023 and we are all encouraged to identify simple acts – everyday actions we can all do to stand with refugees and make new connections in our communities.
‘Compassion’ is the theme for Refugee Week 2023 and we are all encouraged to identify simple acts – everyday actions we can all do to stand with refugees and make new connections in our communities.
Revd Idina Dunmore, Pioneer Minister at St George’s Southall, gives us a wonderful glimpse into their wellbeing space and how it has provided a space of welcome and hope for many in the local community.
We hear about the three-way partnership between St Hilda’s Church, the local prison and the charity Hope Into Action. How they house women coming out of prison who would otherwise be heading straight into homelessness. And how you can join in!
Deborah Colvin, part of Christian Climate Action explains what they’ll be doing at the Big One Climate protest this weekend and why direct action is a prophetic response, to which we are all invited.
Revd. Mike Barter reflects on the blessings and the challenges of the season for Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter, which they have run as a “mixed model” this year to continue to support street homeless guests.
We hear about the amazing work of Hope for Southall Street Homeless, who are providing practical help and kindness to people who experience homelessness, from St John’s Church, Southall.
A Home for Good volunteer at St James’s Church Piccadilly shares her experience of befriending and its unexpected outcome.
As we explore, and celebrate the manifold ways our church communities support those who experience homeless, we consider the lifechanging support which Hosting With Housing Justice can offer to those who would otherwise be homeless.
Kings X Church talk to us about their recent volunteer training on Universal Credit, organised by the Compassionate Communities Team. How it covered both practical support, and the design of the system as a social justice issue. Resources are now available for other church communities.
Did you know?
— Compassionate Communities (@CompCommunities) May 22, 2023
We've created some simple resources for churches on accrediting to be #LondonLivingWage employers.
As part of our worship and witness, if you already pay the Living Wage- why not let people know by accrediting?
start the journey here: https://t.co/rdnVNK3SA8 pic.twitter.com/OmqN6dJ0ZF
