Dear John
Here's your weekly update from Church Action on Poverty. 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 28TH APRIL, 2PM
Join our 60-minute virtual gathering at 2pm on Tuesday 28 April. We use Zoom -
you can connect using a computer or smartphone, or you can dial in using a
normal phone.
This week, we'll be looking at the issue of digital exclusion.
Click below to see a report from last week's gathering and join this one:
Gather with us
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SPARK ONLINE
You can now read the winter issue of our SPARK newsletter online - click here!
[[link removed]] SPARK is Church Action on Poverty's print newsletter, usually circulated to all of
our supporters three times a year. This issue of SPARK is available to read or download online. It focuses on how we can stay
connected during this challenging time. It's full of stories of how communities
are looking out for one another and making sure no one is left behind. It also
has tips on how to look after yourself in lockdown - including ideas for
reaching, reflection, and social contact.
CHURCH ON THE MARGINS
What does it mean to be a Church on the Margins in a time of coronavirus? Join
our weekly space for shared reflection in these challenging times, exploring
what it means to be a ‘church on the margins’ and to seek to be attentive to and
inclusive of those on margins of society in the current crisis?
2pm every Thursday.
Find out more and sign up here
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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 reflection on isolation
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Read Stef's reflection on sustainability
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Read Stef's reflection on grief
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Read Stef's reflection on money
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Read Stef's reflection on shopping
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WHY WE AREN'T ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
Our Empowerment Programme Officer Ben Pearson shares some reflections on class
and COVID-19.
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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 Jesus' ministry
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* Read Stef's second reflection, on the links between faith and action
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* Read Stef's third reflection, on the Old Testament
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OUR NEW URGENCY TO BE KIND
Gavin Aitchison reflects on the importance of kindness during the lockdown.
Read Gav's post here
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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
Felicity Guite
Church Action on Poverty
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0161 872 9294
Registered charity number 1079986. Company limited by guarantee, registered in
England and Wales, number 3780243.
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