Hope springs eternal
It’s all about young people
It’s all about young people
Local residents coming together
Where people find home
Ealing churches in action
Through listening, through journeying
Having a Care Home Friend has “transformed my life!”
St Marylebone Parish Church and Royal Academy of Music, supporting people with Dementia through music.
The church opening it’s doors to homeless teenagers
St James Muswell Hill providing advice and guidance
A story about Amir
Training and equiping volunteer church teams to walk alongside ex-offenders
An afternoon learning together about churches that are serving their communities and how that leads to good growth, & exploring the Growing Good resources from Church Urban Fund
A few resources and ideas for churches as we consider the cost of living crisis and how it will impact our communities
In 2019, Revd Nick Mottershead set up “The Hygiene Bank - Square Mile” in response to the rising issue of hygiene poverty in London. Not wanting to stop there, he is also encouraging corporate partners to upcycle their redundant resources through the “GenerosCity” initiative.
Tuesday 19 September 2023, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Join us for a discussion about volunteering around social action in churches, led by Hannah Rich from Theos Think Tank. With an opportunity for Q&A.
Wednesday 24th May 2023
An afternoon exploring the connections between social action, discipleship and growth, along with a new resource to help churches grow.
Thursday 17th November 2022, 12.30-1.30pm
Join us for a 1 hour “lunch and learn” on all you need to know about the Real Living Wage!
Tuesday 3rd March, 2020, 2.30pm-5.00pm
A 2-hour interactive workshop providing advice and guidance for churches on how to fundraise for social outreach in their local communities.
Thurs 27th February 2020, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
In partnership with Livability, this evening will help you think through how you can make sure your church is welcoming and inclusive to those who have dementia and those who care for them.
Wednesday 19 February 2020, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
An evening hearing from churches & organisations working to help support those in the community with mental health, isolation and loneliness; an evening to share ideas, good practice and network.
In partnership with Livability.
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.
Tuesday 19 June 2018, 6:15PM - 8:30PM
What is it? What are the signs? What do I do?
Thursday 11 May 2017, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Stephen Hammersley, Chief Executive of Pilgrims Friend Society will bring insight and practical suggestions as to how we offer welcome and inclusion for those with Dementia.
Monday 17 October 2016, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
A time where like-minded chaplains with braod experiences from across the capital can learn together
| Project | Area of Concern | Activity Type | Parish | Area | Borough |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besom | Practical Intervention | Practical support | St Barnabas Woodside Park | Edmonton | Barnet |
| Besom | Practical Intervention | Practical support | Golders Green Parish | Edmonton | Barnet |
| Besom | Practical Intervention | Practical support | St Paul Ealing | Willesden | Ealing |
| Besom in Haringey | Practical Intervention | Practical support | St James with St Matthew Muswell Hill | Edmonton | Haringey |
| Club house - Club Care | Practical Intervention | Practical support | All Souls Langham Place | Two Cities | Westminster |
| Domestic Abuse | Practical Intervention | Drop-in, Outreach | St Matthew's Willesden | Willesden | Brent |
| Guiding Lights Drop In | Practical Intervention | Drop-in | Uxbridge team Ministry: St Margaret's | Willesden | Hillingdon |
| Harrow Citizens/Citizens UK | Political Engagement, Practical Intervention | Political | St Michael and All Angels Harrow Weald | Willesden | Harrow |
| Helping Hands | Practical Intervention | Practical support | Oak Tree Anglican Fellowship | Willesden | Ealing |
| Oasis Coffee Shop and Open Church | Food Poverty, Homelessness, Practical Intervention, Prison & Ex-Offenders, Mental Health | Drop-in | Uxbridge team Ministry: St Margaret's | Willesden | Hillingdon |
| Paradise project | Practical Intervention | Practical support | St Mary Magdalene and St David, Holloway | Stepney | Islington |
| Tuesday Sale | Practical Intervention | Clothing, Drop-in | St Paul's Bow Common | Stepney | Tower Hamlets |
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
