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  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
February 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Dignity, choice and hope in a time of crisis - hear about the impact of Your Local Pantry

Dear John Your Local Pantry: A triumph of community resilience, offering dignity, choice and hope in a time of crisis In the midst of the dark times, the rapid growth of the Your Local Pantry network across the country offers a beacon of hope, de…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
February 5, 2021 at 12:54 PM

Church Action on Poverty Sunday – book a place at our special service on 21 February

Dear John Church Action on Poverty Sunday – book a place at our special service on 21 February Just another reminder that Church Action on Poverty Sunday 2021 will be on 21 February, on the theme of 'New Wineskins'.  If you're not able to organise a serv…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
February 2, 2021 at 12:58 PM

"Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect" Hear form Church Action on poverty partner the Cedarwood Trust

Dear John How do we recognise and uphold the dignity, agency and power of people in poverty? How do we ensure people with first-hand insights are heard and heeded? How do we bring together all our myriad experiences, skills and resolve, to break free from…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
January 26, 2021 at 12:39 PM

This Valentine's, ask your MP to help end child poverty

Dear John As a member of the End Child Poverty coalition, Church Action on Poverty invites you to take action as part of our new campaign: This Valentine’s, ask your MP to help end child poverty During the Covid-19 pandemic, we have all suffered, but som…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
January 22, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Church Action on Poverty's newsletter is available to read online

Dear John You can now read the winter issue of our SPARK newsletter online - click here!  SPARK is Church Action on Poverty's print newsletter, circulated to all of our supporters three times a year. The winter 2021 issue is on its way out to all our suppo…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 12:49 PM

Join us at a national service for Church Action on Poverty Sunday, 21 February

Dear John Church Action on Poverty Sunday – book a place at our special service on 21 February Just another reminder that Church Action on Poverty Sunday 2021 will be on 21 February, on the theme of 'New Wineskins'.  If you're not able to organise a serv…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
January 11, 2021 at 1:50 PM

Be part of Church Action on Poverty Sunday on 21 February

Dear John We wanted to remind you that Church Action on Poverty Sunday 2021 will be on 21 February, on the theme of 'New Wineskins'. Lockdown means that churches will not be able to gather in person this year, but we are supporting churches to be part of th…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 10:50 AM

Dignity, agency and power in 2021 - get your reduced price desk calendar!

Dear John Dignity, agency and power in 2021: desk calendars still available 2020 was a challenging year for all of us. We wanted to mark this new year by sharing stories of hope for the future. Our 2021 desk calendar features photos and stories from 12 of…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 7:07 PM

Reset the Debt - new episode of the Podcast to End Poverty out now

Dear John The Podcast to End Poverty: listen to episode 5 now! In Church Action on Poverty's latest podcast episode, we talk to our Director Niall Cooper about the campaign to Reset The Debt. Hear how people are being swept into unjust, unmanageable debt …
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
December 18, 2020 at 3:07 PM

Don't miss Marcus Rashford's documentary, Feeding Britain's Children, Monday 7pm, BBC1

Dear John Earlier this year our offices hosted  Marcus Rashford and Dame Emma Thompson, along with Children's Right2Food Ambassadors Tia, Robyn and Tyler. You can see them all in the new documentary Feeding Britain's Children, Monday 21st December, 7 pm on BBC1.        …
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Join our Christmas Gathering on the Margins

Dear John Gathering on the Margins, Tuesday 15th December, 2-3 pm Join us for a Christmas Gathering on the Margins  on Tuesday 15th, 2 - 3 pm on Zoom. An opportunity to connect with people across the country to hear each other’s stories, and share some Christmas cheer. J…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 9:05 AM

Give, act and pray with us on 21 February, Church Action on Poverty Sunday

Dear John Church Action on Poverty Sunday 2021 will be on 21 February, on the theme of 'New Wineskins'. We invite you to join churches across the UK and be part of this special day: Give, act and pray to ensure people on the margins are fully involved i…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Count down to Christmas with Church Action on Poverty's online Advent calendar

Dear John Count down to Christmas with Church Action on Poverty's Advent calendar It has been a tough year for many of us. So at Church Action on Poverty, we wanted to close the year with some light-hearted fun, and celebrate all the ways our partners across…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Stop families being weighed down by debt - we need church leaders to sign this open letter

Dear John We're looking for church leaders to sign our open letter to the Chancellor This Christmas, millions of families are being weighed down by debt because of Covid-19. We need the government to take urgent and conclusive action to address this crisis.…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
November 19, 2020 at 11:02 AM

New episode of the Podcast to End Poverty – listen now!

Dear John The Podcast to End Poverty: listen to episode 4 now! In Church Action on Poverty's latest podcast episode, Tracey and Dylan from Thrive Teesside talk about their new book, and why communities need to not only speak up, but to have their views ta…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
November 6, 2020 at 2:30 PM

You're invited to Church Action on Poverty's annual conference online on 21 November

Dear John You're invited to Church Action on Poverty's annual, online conference - click here to book a free place Join us online for Church Action on Poverty’s 2020 conference and AGM at 10am on Saturday 21 November. As we enter a second national …
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Stay Connected update from Church Action on Poverty

Dear John Second Class Citizens: disabled people in austerity Britain Join us for a stimulating hour with Stef Benstead, independent researcher, author and disabled activist, will be talking about her book Second Class Citizens: The treatment of disabled people in au…
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 4:55 PM

Second Class Citizens: Disability, poverty and welfare

Dear John Our next virtual event will be on Tuesday 3rd November exploring disability, poverty and welfare. Join us: Tuesday 3 November, 2pm Join our 60-minute virtual gathering on Zoom and Facebook Live at 2pm on Tuesday 3rd November Join us on Zoom or watch on Facebook…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
October 26, 2020 at 9:05 AM

New Bible studies from Church Action on Poverty - great for Lent programmes

Dear John Life-Changing Stories: new Bible studies from Church Action on Poverty We're delighted to announce the publication of our new series of Bible studies. Life-Changing Stories features five studies on the book of Acts. We look in depth at this story o…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 10:24 AM

No child should go to bed hungry – sign Marcus Rashford's petition to end child food poverty

Dear John No child should go hungry – sign the petition now "In 2020, no child in the UK should be going to bed hungry, nor should they be sat in classrooms concerned about how their younger siblings are going to eat that day, or how they are going to acces…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 12:43 PM

Give, Act and Pray with us on 28 Feb, Church Action on Poverty Sunday

Dear John Church Action on Poverty Sunday 2021 will be on 28 February, on the theme of 'New Wineskins'. We invite you to join churches across the UK and be part of this special day: Give, act and pray to ensure people on the margins are fully involved i…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
October 20, 2020 at 12:38 PM

Thanks to everyone who was part of Challenge Poverty Week England and Wales!

Dear Dear John Thank you to everyone who got in involved in the first Challenge Poverty Week England and Wales! Last week was an opportunity to speak up, and for voices that are often ignored to be heard loud and clear. We showed that a better, more compassionate society, in …
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
October 10, 2020 at 8:05 AM

Support is building for action to #ResetThe Debt - please add your voice

Dear John This week, almost 500 people have emailed their MPs and called for action to cancel Covid debt, so that people won't be swept into poverty by the pandemic. Our campaign has been widely featured in the media. Please add your voice now, and call for…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
October 8, 2020 at 12:12 PM

CORRECTED LINKS for Challenge Poverty Week England and Wales

Dear John Apologies - this email went out earlier with broken links for the events. Pease disregard our previous message, and use the links in this email. Only four days until Challenge Poverty Week England and Wales: 12–18 October!  Check out our featured events which inc…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
October 8, 2020 at 11:18 AM

Challenge Poverty Week England and Wales: four days to go!

Dear John Only four days until Challenge Poverty Week England and Wales: 12–18 October!  Check out our featured events which include a film premiere, the launch of an anthology of lockdown poetry, and feature events on race, class and gender, LGBTQ+ poverty, a showcase of …
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
October 4, 2020 at 8:05 AM

Reset the Debt - email your MP now

Dear John Since the beginning of lockdown, an estimated six million people in the UK have fallen behind on one or more household bills, with poorest households hit the hardest. For example... Leonie had been doing shift work through an agency for several y…
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Gathering on the Margins

Dear John Gathering on the Margins, Tuesday 22nd Spetember, 2-3 pm The next of our monthly Gathering on the Margins sessions will be on Tuesday 22nd September, 2 - 3 pm on Zoom. These gatherings are an opportunity to connect with people across the country to hear each ot…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
September 17, 2020 at 11:42 AM

Church Action on Poverty's autumn newlsetter is available to read online now

Dear John You can now read the autumn issue of our SPARK newsletter online - click here!  SPARK is Church Action on Poverty's print newsletter, circulated to all of our supporters three times a year. The autumn 2020 issue will be on its way out to all our …
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
September 4, 2020 at 5:11 PM

The Collective

Dear John The Collective, Tuesday 15th Spetember, 2 pm 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. If you missed our first episode …
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
August 7, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Stay Connected update from Church Action on Poverty

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. Love and unity in a UK food desert Our latest podcast episode hears how commun…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
July 29, 2020 at 8:30 AM

Lent resources for your church - and Church Action on Poverty Sunday

Dear John Lent 2021 and Church Action on Poverty Sunday We'd like to give you advance notice of two ways you can take action to loosen the grip of poverty next year! 21 February: Church Action on Poverty Sunday, 'New Wineskins' Church Action on Poverty Su…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 10:31 AM

Vacancy at Church Action on Poverty: Challenge Poverty Week Intern

Dear John Do you share our vision of a UK in which everyone can live a full life, free from poverty?  Do you share our belief that an end to hunger and poverty in the UK can become a reality? Do you want to work as part of a team bringing about meaningful c…
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Stay Connected update from Church Action on Poverty

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. The Collective On Tuesday we launched the pilot episode of The Collective. The Collecti…
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 5:18 PM

Stay Connected update from Church Action on Poverty

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 sho…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
July 5, 2020 at 9:00 AM

One city, eight tales: new episode of the Podcast to End Poverty

Dear John The Podcast to End Poverty: listen to episode 3 now! Church Action on Poverty's latest podcast episode features some inspiring stories of kindness and solidarity from York.  All of us, all over the country, have hopefully seen very clearly the …
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
July 3, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Stay Connected update from Church Action on Poverty

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 sho…
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 4:49 PM

Stay Connected update from Church Action on Poverty

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. Reflections from Gathering on the Margins Gathering on the Margins is going from once a…
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 10:37 AM

Creative Workshops: amplifying stories from the grassroots

Dear John During lockdown we have been hosting a series of online workshops for those with lived experience of poverty, activists and allies to learn new skills, unlock creative potential and explore different ways of amplifying stories from the grassroots. We have two exc…
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Stay Connected update from Church Action on Poverty

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: Last Gathering on the Margins for a few weeks - Tuesday 23 June, 2pm Jo…
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Stay Connected update from Church Action on Poverty

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 16 June, 2pm Join our 60-minute virtual gathering at 2pm on Tue…
  Felicity Guite · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 12:13 PM

Stay Connected update from Church Action on Poverty, 29 May

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 9 June, 2pm Join our 60-minute virtual gathering at 2pm on Tues…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 12:35 PM

Stay Connected update from Church Action on Poverty, 29 May

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 2 June, 2pm Join our 60-minute virtual gathering at 2pm on Tues…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 12:08 PM

Stay Connected update from Church Action on Poverty, 21 May

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 Tues…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 12:25 PM

Listen up! New podcast to help end poverty

Dear John The Podcast to End Poverty: listen and subscribe now! Church Action on Poverty is pleased to announce the launch of our new podcast, which will bring stories and insights from across the UK, from people helping to create a more just and compassion…
  Felicity at Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 3:48 PM

Stay Connected - update from Church Action on Poverty

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 19th May, 2pm Join our 60-minute virtual gathe…
  Felicity at Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Stay Connected - update from Church Action on Poverty

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 12th May, 2pm Join our 60-minute virtual gathe…
  Felicity at Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 1:37 PM

Stay Connected - update from Church Action on Poverty

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 gather…
  Felicity at Church Action on Poverty · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 3:24 PM

Stay Connected - update from Church Action on Poverty

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 28th April, 2pm Join our 60-minute virtual gat…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 12:25 PM

Church Action on Poverty summer newsletter - please share far and wide!

Dear John You can now read the winter issue of our SPARK newsletter online - click here!  SPARK is Church Action on Poverty's print newsletter, usually circulated to all of our supporters three times a year. We're very sorry, but the coronavirus outbreak me…
  Church Action on Poverty communications · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Do you have three minutes to tell us how lockdown is affecting people in your community?

Dear John Before Easter, almost 200 people completed our survey about the impact the coronavirus outbreak is having on them and their communities. Thank you very much if you were one of them. That first survey gace us invaluable insights into the impact thi…