Proud of our churches celebrating this #LIvingWageWeek- They're part of the movement for fair wages, and economic justice Thankyou to you all! Could your church join us? #LivingWage @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social @livingwageuk.bsky.social

Churches across @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social are celebrating #LivingWageWeek! This short film explains why we want to join a movement for justice and fairness in our churches and society. Could your church get on board? youtu.be/8NEU1c7FVy8?... @livingwageuk.bsky.social @citizensuk.org

As we prepare to celebrate #LivingWageWeek, it was great to hear Revd Josh Harris, StKatharine Cree talk on @bbclondon.bsky.social about why it matters that churches pay it! From 2hrs 11: bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p…#LivingWageg#DoingJusticece @livingwageuk.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social

An important day as @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social curates, parish safeguarding officers & others gather to learn more about #ModernSlavery: what it is, how to spot the signs in our churches, how to report safely. So grateful to all our speakers today tackling this injustice in our city.

Delighted to be here with a number of @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social church leaders to meet with local civic authorities across every London borough. A brilliant buzz of conversation. thank you Andy Frost and Gather Movement for bringing us all together.

Calling all churches in London working with refugees & asylum seekers. The London Churches Refugee Fund's small grants programme is open. Up to £1000 for practical help towards your work. Apply here deadline is 27th Oct! lcrf.org.uk/grants @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social

Join @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social Modern Slavery Awareness training Wed 15th Oct, 9.30-16.30 🚨Booking closes THIS Friday!🚨 We'll explore what #ModernSlavery is, how churches can better spot the signs, & why it matters with expert speakers. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/modern-sla...

Delighted that Bishop Sarah is to be our next Archbishop of Canterbury. We are grateful for all her championing the work of the church @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social in serving their communities with the love of Christ. We will be praying for her as she prepares for this new role!

What should we do if someone is rough sleeping in our churchyard or church grounds? We’ve created a new toolkit to help churches to respond with wisdom, safety and compassion. Download it here -> www.london.anglican.org/church-and-p... #CompassionateCommunties #RoughSleeping #FaithInAction

Next week we are hosting a webinar alongside Housing Justice about their Hosting & Lodging schemes. Find out how your spare room could be just what someone needs. It's not too late to sign up! 🗓️Thursday 11 September, 7pm 👉🏼Sign up using the link below www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-in...

Saddened to hear of the death of Enid Barron, who's contributed so much to Caring for God's Creation in her own parish in Ealing,across @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social & nationally at @churchofengland.org Synod. Tribute here: london.anglican.org/articles/rem...

Come along to our next Compassionate Communities webinar - we are collaborating with Housing Justice. Find out how you (and your spare room!) can be involved in tackling migrant homelessness on Thursday 11th September at 7pm. Sign up at eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-in... #HousingJustice

If you're invested in the emotional wellbeing of church volunteers, particularly in foodbanks/community food ministries, this week's webinar on this topic is now available to watch back. Thanks to Ronald Ranta for thought provoking input on "hunger trauma" youtu.be/RYMtVQoAzqU?...

Our "lunch & learn" webinar for churches running foodbanks, pantries and other community food provisions is TOMORROW! It's not too late to join- book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-lear...

We're delighted to be partnering with @citizensuk.org to host this important webinar on the impact of Immigration White Paper for churches & community projects. A space to find out more and ask questions 16th July, 7pm on Zoom. All welcome! Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-th... #refugees

We're sorry to announce that today's webinar is being postponed, as our speaker is unwell. We are hoping to rearrange for later this month, and will be in let you know once the alternative date has been confirmed. You can still visit the Eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-lear...

👉🏼Join us for a free webinar with Dr Carl Walker at 1pm on Tuesday 1 July – perfect for those involved in food ministries. Sign up via our Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-lear... #Webinar #FoodBank #CompassionateCommunities #DioceseofLondon #ChurchofEngland #LunchandLearn

To celebrate #RefugeeWeek, last week Bishop Anderson visited Fr Ben Kerridge, one of the many people across London hosting a refugee in their home through the Housing Justice Hosting scheme. Read more about his visit & why hosting is a superpower here: www.london.anglican.org/articles/ref...

The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) helps churches track how much they spend on energy & their carbon footprint. Filling it in may put you in line for support & resources to reduce it! Deadline to submit information is 30th June. Help with how to fill it in here👇 www.london.anglican.org/church-and-p...

It's not too late to join our #RefugeeWeek Webinar: offering English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in your church! Tomorrow night, 7-8pm. Join us! Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ho... @refugeeweek.bsky.social @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social

It's Refugee Week! We're so proud that at least 1 in 4 of our churches across the Diocese of London offer support to those in our midst who are refugees, or seeking that. If your church is marking Refugee Week, please tag us in all your posts: we'd love to celebrate with you! #RefugeeWeek2025

We're delighted to have Dr Carl Walker on 1st July for a Lunch & Learn webinar speaking on his new report: "Hunger Trauma in Foodbanks" A brilliant conversation for any @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social church running food insecurity ministries eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-lear... @trusselluk.bsky.social

Looking ahead to #RefugeeWeek next month? Why not join us & our friends from Caritas Westminster and Diocese of Southwark for an inspiring day asking what we can do as churches. With a range of speakers, inspiring stories, time to chat & free lunch! Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welcoming-...

If you are thinking about running an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) class in your Diocese of London church, don't miss our webinar on Wed 18th June to find out more. Book your free place here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ho... #ESOL #EnglishClasses #refugees #asylumseekers

A partnership between St Luke's church & school on the Isle of Dogs meant children learnt the power of Christian service at a homelessness night shelter run by GrowTH shelter project Watch their encouraging story here: london.anglican.org/articles/tow... @diolondoncypf.bsky.social

Delighted to be here at CCX #Estates conference ...such a hopeful morning gathered with churches. Some wonderful stories and wisdom shared of what God is doing. #church #churchonestates #beingchurch

Delighted to be partnering with Diocese of Southwark & Caritas Westminster to offer this morning of space and sharing for anyone experiencing homelessness through church projects. We'll be exploring trauma informed care with some brilliant speakers. Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/churches-h...

Churches showing their love of neighbour is just part of the beautiful patchwork of ways that London cares for its communities. We support this campaign from the Mayor of London to celebrate our city’s spirit of respect, unity and togetherness. We are ALL #LovedAndWanted! @debbieweekesb.bsky.social

Here is my message to all Londoners, organisations, faith & community groups who work night and day to ensure people in London feel #LovedandWanted 💌 Thankyou ❤️

Booking now open for our annual gathering for churches supporting those who experience homelessness: Wed, 30th April, from 10am-1pm followed by networking lunch. Please join us! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/churches-h... #church #homelessness #londonhomelessness

Delighted to be at City Hall to represent all the brilliant churches across Diocese of London to celebrate all those who work to make our communities better. A great group of community and faith leaders, hearing beautiful stories of compassion. Look out for the "Loved and Wanted" campaign soon.

Our monthly newsletter is out NOW! Packed full of useful resources, stories and events for churches in their community ministry, social action & social justice. You can read it here, or subscribe to never miss another one. mailchi.mp/874ced0a686c...

The Hope Café at St Gabriel's in Cricklewood combines food, friendship and financial advice! Click to discover how a few people with a hot urn grew into a thriving community hub, supported by Christians Against Poverty UK👇https://london.anglican.org/articles/the-hope-cafe/ #welcome #community #debt

Happy New Year! Ease yourself gently into 2025 with this story from our friends at Jesuit Refugee Service, in partnership w St Pauls church Shadwell: outdoor gym sessions for refugees to boost their mental emotional and physical wellbeing #RefugeesWelcome www.london.anglican.org/articles/tod...

Our latest blog asks: did you know that "forced begging" is something that is likely happening on the streets of London this Christmas? To find out more, how to spot it as a form of modern slavery and how to report it: www.london.anglican.org/articles/loo... @dioceseoflondon.bsky.social