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In this newsletter...

JPIC UPDATE: UKRAINE
THY KINGDOM COME - ALL GOD'S PEOPLE
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
MODERN DAY SAVERY
WOOLWICH YOUTH FORUM
WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH VOLUNTEERS
UPCOMING EVENTS
CPAS BOOK GIVEAWAY
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
AND FINALLY ...

 


Dear all,

There is so much going on in the world at the moment, isn't there? Our hearts and prayers go out to countries under attack, refugees those trapped in slavery and the homeless. How can the Christian faith speak into such contexts? Part of the answer, I hope, is found in this newsletter. Members of the JPIC and Mission teams are continuing to keep you abreast of wider partnerships and opportunities that you (and your parish) may wish to adopt. Our intention is not to overwhelm you or make expectations upon congregations and clergy who are working so hard already. Instead, we know you have a passion for God's work and are engaged in it. One of the resources below might help you in this. So, do take a read right through to the end.

My colleagues across the team and diocese provide further info (through newsletters and social media), so do check these out. However, I trust this is a help. Let's continue to encourage one another in love and good works. (Hebrews10:24).    Jay
JPIC Update: Ukraine


We are all appalled and saddened by what we are seeing on the news of people fleeing fighting in Ukraine, or living in what are siege situations. People have been getting in touch to ask what they can do to help.  Read our blog for some suggestions (this is being updated regularly as the situation changes): Ukraine: What Can I Do to Help?

If you are thinking about accommodating refugees, please register for our online event on 24th March on Zoom
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Thy Kingdom Come - All God's People

 
The theme for Thy Kingdom Come this year is "All God's People".  As usual, we will be providing resources to be used in the period between Pentecost and the Ascension.  Packs will be send out to all churches, so keep a look-out.  There will be an order form to request additional copies, and resources will aso be available on our website. We will also be making £100 grants avaialble to be used towards outreach and/or prayer activities at this time of the year.
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Five energy-saving tips for churches

 
With the expected increase in heating and electricity bills it is now more important than ever to make sure you are doing everything you can to reduce your energy usage. These energy management tips are very simple – the sort of things you try to do at home to reduce your own energy bills just on a larger scale.
  1. Stop the draught!
  2. Put that light out!
  3. When do we turn the heating off?
  4. An energy audit
  5. Organise an end of day switch off
Click here to read the full blog with further details
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Modern Day Slavery: Reporting Apps


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CYP: Woolwich Youth Forum
At the end of February, the CYP Team put together an event for the young people of churches across the Woolwich Episcopal Area. The theme was ‘Together’ for the purpose of gathering young people, especially at a time where they are perhaps thinner on the church ground, for them to connect with each other, know that they are part of something much bigger and that they’re not alone in their journey of faith. The event was the result of a conversation with the young people about their thoughts and desires for the group and was well received by the young people and leaders who attended. There was a great buzz and Bishop Karowei was on top form and loving being in the presence of young people once more.
 
The forums are a place where the voices of young people can be heard by senior leadership, and at Diocesan level, on issues that matter to them. It invites young people in year 9 and above to speak into the life of the church and seems to particularly appeal to churches with smaller youth groups so that their young people can connect with others. If you have young people in this age group who would like to share their thoughts alongside others, please have their parents complete a permission form to join us for the next one. Most of them happen online up to 3 times a year. For more information, please contact Keli. Here are the permission forms for each area: Woolwich | Croydon | Kingston

Click here to read the article in The Bridge
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Working Effectively with Voluteers


At the end of last month, Together Southwark held an event on Working Effectively With Volunteers. A blog about this event has now gone live and you will also be able to watch the recording of the zoom meeting.
Read the full blog here
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Upcoming Events
Saturday 14th May:
Southwark Cathedral Does Messy Science
Join Bishop Richard (Kingston Episcopal area) and Dr Dave (Messy Science) at Southwark Cathedral for some experiments and activities to help us think about God’s creation and climate justice, followed by a time of celebration together. We will be looking for churches who might be able to prep and run an activity on the day (contact Keli if you’d like to help) and for families to come and join in and invite friends!
Sign up here


Our monthy zoom meeings continue in 2022.  Come by and have a chat with Jack Edwards about anything environmental, especially the eco-church scheme.

Dates: (The last working Monday of the Month)
March 28, 1pm
April 25, 7pm
May 30, 1pm
June 27, 1pm
July 25, 1pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9369432195
Meeting ID: 936 943 2195

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CPAS book giveaway


What if evangelism was a ministry of the whole church, not just a few?
What if it was central to the life of a church rather than something done on the margins?
What if it was part of the 'way we do things around here'?

CPAS has produced a new resource to help church leaders shape the culture of their churches to be more evangelistic. Focused around seven core shifts and seventy simple ideas, this book offers a framework for culture change, and creative, doable and practical ideas to order and mobilise church communities around faith sharing, so that evangelism is increasingly about ordinary people in their everyday lives sharing their faith in simple ways.
 
Author of the book, James Lawrence says, "This book is for leaders of church in all its shapes and forms—urban, rural, multi-parish benefices, church plants and Fresh Expressions such as Messy church (and Sweaty church, Forest Church and Café church too!). We’d love to get this book into the hands of as many church leaders as we possibly can. Research shows that small shifts in the way we shape church life and culture can bring about big change—if every leader was inspired by just one of these ideas, and implemented it in their church, we could see many, many more people coming to faith in Christ."
 
To find out more watch this short video. How to Nurture a Faith-Sharing Culture can be purchased at www.cpas.org.uk/faith-sharing (paperback £8.99, PDF £6.75). CPAS is giving away 3,000 copies to leaders of Anglican churches, Fresh Expressions or church plants in the UK and Ireland. Visit the link above to find out more.
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Funding Opportunities
Micro grants of up to £300 are available from the Mission, CYP or JPIC teams for specific project costs.  Please check out our grants webpage for more information

Together Southwark’s Lunchbox Library programme has built partnerships with Councils across the Diocese to support more disadvantaged children through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme(HAF), funded by the Department for Education and known through different names in some boroughs. Click here to read more about Together Sothwark funding opportunies
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And Finally ...

The Reigate Archdeaconcy Social Justice Focus (RASJF) spring webinar looks at what happens next for survivors of modern slavery

Slavery is happening right here right now. Alongside efforts to bring an end to this scourge on our society, there are many organisations who are supporting survivors, helping them take the steps towards a positive future.

Please join us online to learn more about the current situation regarding slavery in Surrey and find out what happens when someone is released from slavery in our local area and more widely.

This event is open to all and will include an opportunity to ask questions. Please book your ticket here and share with anyone who may be interested in attending.

Our speakers include:

DCI Kerry Loveless, Surrey Police

Sarah, Victim Navigator, Justice and Care

Jess Visser, Strength & Stem

The Rt Revd Dr Alastair Redfern, Chair of the Clewer Initiative

The Venerable Moira Astin, Archdeacon of Reigate

You can register here to book your place

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