Dear John
We've had a busy few months at Church Action on Poverty. We'd like to draw your
attention to some of the stories, resources and reflections that we've shared on
our blog recently:
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FORGOTTEN PEOPLE, FORGOTTEN PLACES: VIDEOS
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See videos of some powerful talks about being church on the margins, from the
National Justice and Peace Networks' 2019 conference (in which we were a
partner).
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TRANSFORMING UNJUST STRUCTURES: HOW NOT TO BECOME STUCK IN THE MUD
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In this guest blog, Naomi Maynard shares some reflections on a workshop
organised by our partners at the 'Life on the Breadline' project.
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FATHER BILL ROOKE RIP
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Sad news - an obituary from our local group in the North East.
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CHURCH ACTION ON POVERTY IN SHEFFIELD’S 11TH ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE
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At this event, a Sheffield MP urged faith communities to help society set new
caring priorities. Here's a report from our local group who organised the
Pilgrimage.
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SECOND CLASS CITIZENS – POWERFUL NEW BOOK ABOUT DISABILITY AND AUSTERITY
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Stef Benstead, a trustee of Church Action on Poverty, has written a book which
has been described as a "definitive account of the austerity decade".
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COMMUNITIES UNITE TO SAY: ACT NOW TO END UK HUNGER
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In October, people around the country came together in support of the End Hunger
UK campaign, calling for immediate action from the country’s leaders.
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WHY END UK HUNGER?
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Read our new report, laying out the evidence supporting our call for urgent
action to End Hunger in the UK.
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EDGELANDS
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Watch this powerful short film online.
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHURCH ON THE MARGINS?
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Questions and ideas from our day of reflection for churches in Sheffield.
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SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER: REFLECTIONS FROM OUR NORTH EAST GATHERING
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Father Chris Hughes shares some thoughts from our gathering in Newcastle on 9
November.
Best wishes
Liam Purcell
Church Action on Poverty
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