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.

Introducing The Collective

The Collective is Church Action on Poverty's new monthly show that brings together inspiring stories from across the country of collective action to promote dignity, agency and power.

The first episode will focus on Church Responses to the Crisis

You can watch it on Zoom or Facebook Live on Tuesday 14th July, 2 - 2.40 pm. We'll have more details about the programme and how to watch it in next week's bulletin.

Gathering on the Margins will continue on a monthly basis. The next gathering will be 2 - 3 pm, Tuesday 21st July.

1 city, 4 tales: hidden poverty and an outpouring of goodwill

Our latest podcast episode features some inspiring stories of kindness and solidarity from York.

Listen here.

Running a Good Society Conversation

Church Action on Poverty supporter Liz Delafield shares how Dialstone Lane Methodist Church in Stockport used our 'Good Society' resources to spark conversations and action for change.

Read her reflections here.

Creative Workshops

We have two exciting workshops coming up in July, led by internationally acclaimed photographer Simon Townsley and multi-media artist Lisa Howard from Plymouth Food Equality Project.

Find our more here.

Something to wonder at and ponder on...

As lockdown restrictions begin to lift, Self-Reliant Group Facilitator Laura Walton, remembers those we have lost in the last few months, reflecting on the joy they brought to our lives..

Read her reflection here.

We'll be in touch again next week. In the meantime, stay safe and stay connected.

Best wishes

Felicity Guite
Church Action on Poverty