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.
As we approach Living Wage Week, consider whether your church or organisation could accredit as a Living Wage Employer as a response to the Cost of Living Crisis
In this guest blog, Jenny Sinclair, founder of Together for the Common Good shares wisdom on how Christians can read the signs of the times and work towards the “Common Good”- for the healing of our society, across tribalism and divides.
5 confirmed events across the Diocese
What is UC, how will it impact your parish and how can you respond?
Monday 24 September 2018, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Join us for an evening of celebration with Bishop Sarah as we’re inspired by the impact that compassionate parishes are making in the Diocese of London.
Wednesday 18 October 2017, 10:30AM - 12:30PM
What does leadership and management of team(s) need to look like in order that we flourish in our mission together?
| Project | Area of Concern | Activity Type | Parish | Area | Borough |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick churches for justice and peace | Political Engagement | Campaigning | St Michael & All Angels, Bedford Park | Kensington | Hounslow |
| Citizens UK | Political Engagement | Political | St James's Piccadilly | Two Cities | Westminster |
| Harrow Citizens/Citizens UK | Political Engagement, Practical Intervention | Political | St Michael and All Angels Harrow Weald | Willesden | Harrow |
| JustShare | Political Engagement | Political | St Mary-Le-Bow Cheapside | Two Cities | City |
| JustShare | Political Engagement | Political | All Hallows-by-the-Tower | Two Cities | City |
| London Citizens | Political Engagement | Political | St Peter Bethnal Green | Stepney | Tower Hamlets |
| London Citizens | Political Engagement | Political | Old St Pancras Team Ministry | Edmonton | Camden |
| London Citizens | Political Engagement | Political | Holy Trinity Southall | Willesden | Ealing |
| London Citizens | Homelessness, Housing, Political Engagement, Refugee & Asylum | Drop-in | London Inter Faith Centre | Willesden | Harrow |
| Love Justice | Political Engagement | Drop-in | St John Hampton Wick | Kensington | Richmond |
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
