Dear John

Here's your weekly update from Church Action on Poverty. As usual, we have stories of how people are staying connected during lockdown and resources to help you do the same.

Gather with us: Tuesday 19 May, 2pm

Join our 60-minute virtual gathering at 2pm on Tuesday 26 May. We use Zoom - you can connect using a computer or smartphone, or you can dial 0131 460 1196 on a normal phone and use the meeting ID: 193 697 232.

This week (19 May), we had a creative discussion about our visions for building a better world after the pandemic. Follow the link below to see some videos from the session and share your own comments.

See the report from the 19 May gathering

Next time, we will be exploring ideas of community resilience and mutual aid. Join us to share stories of compassion and solidarity from where you live. Click below to join us on Zoom:

Gather with us on Zoom

New wine, new wineskins

How can we build a better life together after the pandemic? Read our series of blogs and share your own ideas.

Read and comment here.

Church on the Margins: resilience

Video and notes from the Thursday sessions where we share theological reflections on what it means to be church on the margins during the pandemic.

Find out more here.

Listen up! New podcast to help end poverty

Our new Cast To End Poverty will bring stories and insights from across the UK, from people helping to create a more just and compassionate society

Find out more here.

Shopping online? You can raise money to loosen the grip of poverty

Easyfundraising lets you raise free donations for Church Action on Poverty when you shop online.

Find out more 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

Liam Purcell
Church Action on Poverty