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Hope and optimism in spite of present difficulties: An advent reflection

Are you looking forward to the New Year with a feeling of foreboding or a spirit of hope and optimism?To be sure, there are many reasons to feel hopeless as we enter 2013:  The continuing threat of unchecked climate change; the countless children going hungry each and every day – at home as well as abroad; the impact of…See More
Nov 27, 2012
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Church Action on Poverty at 30: The need has never been greater

This autumn marks the thirtieth anniversary of the founding of Church Action on Poverty, and the need has never been greater.  In the face of an economic crisis, unprecedented in any of our lifetimes, the prospects for those struggling to make ends meet are bleak.  ‘Anne' is a single parent directly affected by the Government’s austerity programme and planned benefit cuts.  She…See More
Sep 6, 2012
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Get on Board for Tax Justice

We should all pay our fair share of taxes. In an age of austerity and spending cuts, tax avoidance is morally unacceptable: Tax dodging costs lives. It effectively amounts to robbing from the poor – both in the UK and in poor countries – of the money that should be spent on education, health and welfare.This is why Christian Aid…See More
Jun 28, 2012
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In God's economy no one is disposable

In God’s economy no one is disposable.  Its just a shame we can’t quite say the same about how our own economy – and churches - work.In these straightened times, the worth of individuals, families and indeed whole communities seems to increasingly be calculated only in terms of their ‘productivity’ and contribution to economic growth.Several London boroughs are now actively pursuing plans to…See More
May 9, 2012
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Reclaiming Power

The challenge to the Church is to discover how we can contribute to building a positive movement which is powerful enough to bring about the social, political and economic changes necessary to Close the Gap between rich and poor both in the UK and globally.Underlying all the other inequalities in the UK is a Power Gap: Big…See More
Nov 7, 2011
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Occupying the moral high ground: Whose side is the Church on?

This current economic system which creates such inequalities cannot endure because it is unjust.  It is powerful. It is very powerful, but it is not a god, and we serve a God who cannot be mocked.  So since you have already lost, since you’ve already lost, I invite you today to come and join the winning side!The…See More
Nov 3, 2011
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Sep 22, 2011
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Paying tax is an act of love

We are all injoined to ‘Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s – but do we pay our taxes lovingly, willingly, begrudgingly – or not at all?   A recent BBC poll found a difference in attitudes towards tax between the generations. Young people aged 25 to 34 were consistently the least positive…See More
Sep 7, 2011
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Stefan Gillies commented on Niall Cooper's blog post After the riots: What is to be done?
"Catechism of the Catholic Church # 2425 The Church has rejected the totalitarian and atheistic ideologies associated in modem times with "communism" or "socialism." She has likewise refused to accept, in the practice of…"
Aug 20, 2011
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After the riots: What is to be done?

Now more than ever, there is a need to move beyond the blame game; to engage with those who feel at the margins and who feel they have no stake. I returned on Friday from a week more or less out of reach of TV, radio and electronic communications to what feels like another country: A country convulsed by anger, outrage and anguish. A country in which the ‘old certainties’ of even ten days ago, now seem past their sell by date.The rioting has ended, the initial clean up is complete, but a…See More
Aug 18, 2011
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The Living Wage and the Churches at London Diocesan House

May 24, 2011 from 10am to 2pm
A half-day workshop jointly organised by Church Action on Poverty and Church Urban Fund. Tuesday, 24th May at London Diocesan House (10am-2pm, including lunch). Our aim is to gather, inspire and challenge church leaders and others to promote the Living Wage in their own churches and the wider community.Book your place at http://livingwagechurch.eventbrite.com/Speakers will include: Jerold Waltman (Baylor University, Texas), Deborah Littman (Unison and Vice-Chair of the London Living Wage…See More
Apr 8, 2011
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Poverty and Homelessness Action Week at Nationwide

January 29, 2011 to February 6, 2011
Poverty and Homelessness Action Week runs this year from 29th January to 6th February, enabling churches and community groups to raise awareness and funds for local projects tackling poverty and homelessness. The Action Week has been organised by Church Action on Poverty, Housing Justice and Scottish Churches Housing ActionSee More
Jan 20, 2011
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Hope and optimism in spite of present difficulties: An advent reflection

Posted on November 27, 2012 at 15:31 0 Comments

Are you looking forward to the New Year with a feeling of foreboding or a spirit of hope and optimism?

To be sure, there are many reasons to feel hopeless as we enter 2013:  The continuing threat of unchecked climate change; the countless children going…

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Church Action on Poverty at 30: The need has never been greater

Posted on September 6, 2012 at 15:00 0 Comments

This autumn marks the thirtieth anniversary of the founding of Church Action on Poverty, and the need has never been greater.  In the face of an economic crisis, unprecedented in any of our lifetimes, the prospects for those struggling to make ends meet are bleak.  

‘Anne' is a single parent…

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Get on Board for Tax Justice

Posted on June 28, 2012 at 13:35 0 Comments

We should all pay our fair share of taxes. In an age of austerity and spending cuts, tax avoidance is morally unacceptable: Tax dodging costs lives. It effectively amounts to robbing from the poor – both in the UK and in poor countries – of the money that should be spent on education, health and welfare.…

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In God's economy no one is disposable

Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:00 0 Comments

In God’s economy no one is disposable.  Its just a shame we can’t quite say the same about how our own economy – and churches - work.

In these straightened times, the worth of individuals, families and indeed whole communities seems to increasingly be calculated only in terms of their ‘productivity’ and contribution to economic growth.

Several London…

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Recent events have, in a terrible way, shown the need for people of faith to come together to pray for peace. You can find an article, and a statement by Archbishop Kevin McDonald, here: http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2013/05/24/my-catholic-faith-inspired-me-to-confront-woolwich-attacker/.See More
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