Justice and Peace Resources
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It's perhaps in the area of "Justice and Peace" or "Social Justice" that churches from different traditions can most easily work together alongside people of other faiths and all people of goodwill.
The Diocese of Westminster Justice and Peace Commission,
although set up to serve RC churches, functions ecumenically
and all are welcome to attend events and join in activities.
Contact Tel: 020 8888 5518, Email: justiceandpeace@rcdow.org.uk
CTIC receives their newsletters which can be downloaded from the Justice and Peace pages of the Westminster Diocese website
They also list events and produce a downloadable Diary of J & P Events.
And in 2008 they launched No Hands but Ours an ecumenical resource to help all wishing to promote justice, peace and the care of God’s creation! This is described on the Anglican Diocese of London website as: Based around the Five Marks of Mission of the Anglican Communion “No Hands but Ours” includes a 28 page booklet packed with information, resources, ideas and spiritual inspiration to help local churches engage with issues of social justice as an integral part of their overall mission. It also features a helpful review and audit of your church’s current engagement with justice and peaces issues and a step by step guide to setting up a local church social justice group. The package includes a “No Hands but Ours” DVD offering interactive access to the full text of the booklet as well as specially filmed “beacons of hope” videos of volunteers in social action projects in local churches addressing homelessness, refugees, fair-trade, peace and other issues. It also features interviews with some of London’s church leaders. The Anglican Diocese of London also produces useful newsletters on World Development Matters edited by Fran Chandler, World Development Adviser. E: kensington.wda@dsl.pipex.com, T: 01932 226935 Social Justice in the Diocese of London is rooted in Christian vision and values and a priority commitment to the poor and disadvantaged. Drawing on best practice and research, the Diocese works closely with church and secular partners to address contemporary issues, including: Social inequalities, Environment, Race relations, Equal opportunities, Refugees and asylum seekers, Globalisation, Prisons and penal concerns, Fair trade and Spirituality. http://www.london.anglican.org/SocialJustice Your Kingdom Come a 10-minute film from CAFOD showing how faith and action can change the world - with interviews with partners overseas, campaigners in England and Wales, celebrities and decision-makers. Be inspired and inspire fellow Christians to campaign for a better world. You can order a copy of the DVD by calling 020 7095 5692. Also available online at www.cafod.org.uk/yourkingdomcome Wholly Living: A new perspective on international development. ISBN-13 978-0-9562182-2-3 The product of a year-long research project conducted by Theos, Tearfund and Cafod this report examines what constitutes human flourishing. Acknowledging the malady of a society focused on economic growth centered on the individual and disconnected from social, cultural and environmental relationships. Recognising the effect this has on other societies especially in the South the report suggests the need to restore relationship and generosity, and examines what makes for human flourishing and the ‘common good’.
The Church should be taking the lead in reversing trends to alert people to different, more fulfilling forms of communal life lived for the ‘common good’, whether they are involved in international development or not. We have a great heritage of social teaching to draw on.
The Sanctuary Centre – join us on the journey to where world and worship meet The Sanctuary is a (for now "virtual") house of prayer and worship with a particular emphasis on poverty, justice and intercession. Set up by two ladies who are passionate about closing the gap between world and worship, and making all the songs, prayers and ideas that they write and discover on this journey freely available. www.thesanctuarycentre.org
Last updated 27/3/11
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