Dear John
Here's your weekly update from Church Action on Poverty - coming early this
time, ahead of the Easter weekend. As usual, we have stories of how people are
staying connected during the Coronavirus outbreak, and resources to help you do
the same.
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GATHER WITH US: TUESDAY 14 APRIL, 2PM
Join our 60-minute virtual gathering at 2pm on Tuesday 14 April. We use Zoom -
it's easy to connect using a computer or smartphone, or you can dial in using a
normal phone.
This week, we'll be looking at how people with disabilities are being affected
by the outbreak. There'll be input from Stef Benstead (Church Action on Poverty
trustee and author of a powerful new book about the treatment of disabled people
- see some of her reflections below) and other campaigners for disabled people's
rights.
There will be time for social connection; inspiring interviews; ideas for
action; input by poet in digital residence Matt Sowerby; and more!
You can see a report from last week's gathering and join this one at [link removed]
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BOLD AND COURAGEOUS ACTION IS NEEDED
Our Director Niall is calling for action to protect people from the biggest
income shock in living memory.
Read Niall's call to action at
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REFLECTIONS ON LIVING IN LOCKDOWN
Church Action on Poverty trustee Stef Benstead is sharing her reflections on the
impact lockdown has on her life, as a person with chronic illness who's
supported by benefits.
Read Stef's first reflection - on shopping - at
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PANTRY FRIENDSHIP SCHEME: PROTECTING PEOPLE FROM FOOD SHORTAGES
This week we launched a scheme that allows people to become Friends of Your
Local Pantry, helping to ensure that our Pantries can continue supplying food to
people on low incomes through the outbreak.
Find out about the Friends scheme at
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THE CHURCHES' ROLE IN RESPONDING TO CORONAVIRUS
Stef Benstead is also sharing some theological reflections on how our churches
are called to respond to the crisis.
Read Stef's first reflection, on the ministry of Jesus, at
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We'll be in touch again next week - and we hope we'll see you at our gathering
on the margins. In the meantime, stay safe and stay connected.
Best wishes
Liam Purcell
Church Action on Poverty
28 Sandpiper Court, Water's Edge Business Park, Modwen Road, Salford M5 3EZ
0161 872 9294
Registered charity number 1079986. Company limited by guarantee, registered in
England and Wales, number 3780243.
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