Equipping a compassionate church
A Joyful Celebration
A Joyful Celebration
The danger doesn’t stop with the cold
The right to meaningful work is fundamental to human dignity
A story about Amir
The Story of the Enfield Refugee Welcome Group…so far
Ruth Valerio asks: as a tourist, how will I respond to the vagabonds?
Refugees attending the weekly drop in at a West London Church share their fears at the prospect of homelessness.
Churches across the Diocese of London are expressing alarm at the dramatically increasing numbers of newly- recognised refugees experiencing homelessness, due to a recent Home Office change in practice to give only seven days’ notice to leave their accommodation
‘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.
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.
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.
Praxis for migrants and refugees, tell us about their latest campaign to help stop the waiting for those in our UK immigration system, and what our church communities can do to support.
Volunteers from a West London Church and the local community tell us about how they have been providing regular support to a group of asylum seekers.
Our friends at Praxis share with us about a recent change to government policy on free school meals, in the hope that our church and school communities can help more families in poverty to access this provision.
The Salesian Sisters talk to us about hosting destitute women seeking asylum, and how the experience has changed their lives for the better!
If you are a church wondering what you can do to respond to the crisis in Ukraine, here’s more information
St Barnabas church in North London share their story of prayer and provision, as they welcome those from Hong Kong into their community.
Gloria Saffrey-Powell and her team at CARIS Haringey are providing much more than food parcels to families on the edge in their local community.
If you are a church wondering what you can do to respond to the Aghanistan crisis and the arrival to the UK of those fleeing the new regime, here’s more information
Tuesday 11th July 2023, 1-2pm
Join us to hear more about what Community Sponsorship is, and how you can get involved.
Tuesday 16 May 2023, 9:00AM - 9:30AM
Learn more about how you can help ensure vulnerable families in our communities are not missing out on the free school meals they could access.
Wednesday 13th July 2022, 1-2pm
Join us for this online event to hear more about the Housing Justice hosting scheme in London, and how you can get involved.
Wednesday 6th July 2022, 1-2pm
Join us for this online event to hear more about what Community Sponsorship is, and how you can get involved.
Monday 20 June 2022, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
This Refugee Week 2022, join us to hear stories of our churches and parishes across London welcoming refugees, migrants and asylum seekers.
Tuesday 9th November 2021, 10am
Discover how you could provide temporary accommodation to support refugees and asylum seekers in need.
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.
Wednesday 02 October 2019, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
A gathering for all parishes and churches across London who are involved in hosting and volunteering at a Winter Night Shelters or Homeless Drop-in’s.
Monday 15 July 2019, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
This event has been postponed
Monday 03 December 2018, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
How can churches support members of their community through immigration process?
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 31 May 2018, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Parishing offering hospitality to those fleeing conflict
Tuesday 03 October 2017, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Understanding the impact and implications of someone converting to Christianity, what the process of claiming asylum involves, and how best to support them through the process.
Tuesday 18 July 2017, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
An evening dedicated to helping parishes in London open up their homes or even provide a new home to a Destitute Migrants or Syrian Refugees
Wednesday 01 February 2017, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
An opportunity to find out more about being a Community Sponsor for Syrian Refugees
| Project | Area of Concern | Activity Type | Parish | Area | Borough |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Migrant Centre | Refugee & Asylum | Practical support | St Mary Stoke Newington | Stepney | Hackney |
| Hand In Hand | Food Poverty, Refugee & Asylum | Advice & support | St Andrew's, Whitehall Park | Stepney | Islington |
| International Breakfast | Refugee & Asylum | Advice & support, Drop-in, Practical support | St James's Piccadilly | Two Cities | Westminster |
| London Citizens | Homelessness, Housing, Political Engagement, Refugee & Asylum | Drop-in | London Inter Faith Centre | Willesden | Harrow |
| Refugee volunteers | Refugee & Asylum | Drop-in | St Peter De Beauvoir Town | Stepney | Hackney |
| Stop the Traffik | Refugee & Asylum | Political | St George the Martyr, Holborn | Edmonton | Camden |
| The Cooking Pot | Food Poverty, Refugee & Asylum | Food | All Souls St Margarets On Thames | Kensington | Hounslow |
| Westminster Welcome Boxes | Refugee & Asylum | Advice & support | St Peter Eaton Square | Two Cities | Westminster |
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?
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