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.

Gather with us: Tuesday 5th May, 2pm

Join our 60-minute virtual gathering at 2pm on Tuesday 5 May. 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 talking about the media and reporting stories from the margins. We will be joined by a journalist from the Mirror and there will be opportunity to discuss important issues you would like to see reported on more.

Click below to see a report from last week's gathering and join this one:

Gather with us

Media for lockdown – what to read, listen to and watch

Do you have time on your hands during the lockdown? Our Communications Manager suggests some books, TV and podcasts that could keep you occupied – and help you understand UK poverty and campaigning better!

Check out Liam's reccomendations here.

Poet in Digital Residence

Through the pandemic, Matt Sowerby, our poet in digital residence, is helping Church Action on Poverty’s partners and supporters to respond creatively to the impact of the virus and lockdown, with weekly workshops and inspirational online performances every Tuesday at 3.30 pm on Zoom.

Find out more and join for the workshops here.

Kindness, community and rhubarb

Sheena is involved with one of our SRG projects in Manchester. She's 96, and her views on the current tough times, and those that have gone before, give us some useful reminders.

Read Sheena's reflections here.

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