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London Churches Poverty Network Jul 16, 2007 from 03:07 PM to 05:07 PM — Housing Justice, 209 Old Marylebone Road,: Regular meeting
NJPN Open Networking Day: Financial Exclusion and the Poverty Premium Sep 19, 2009 from 09:09 AM to 04:09 PM: An open networking day organised by the National Justice & Peace Network of the Roman Catholic church.
Unemplyment isn't working! Sep 30, 2009 from 10:09 AM to 04:09 PM — Leeds Christian Institute, 20 New Market Street, Leeds LS1 6DG,: A regional symposium in Leeds on the church's response to unemployment.
Anti Poverty Network Cymru conference from Nov 19, 2008 09:11 AM to Nov 20, 2008 05:11 PM — Bessemer Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil,: The annual conference and AGM of the Anti Poverty Network Cymru.
Leeds Pilgrimage flyer: Flyer for the Leeds Pilgrimage Against Poverty, 17 October 2009
Manchester May Day rally May 05, 2008 from 05:05 PM to 08:05 PM — Manchester,: A May Day march calling for healthcare for all, justice for refugees, peace and trade union right.
Introduction to Homelessness Workshop Apr 26, 2008 from 03:04 PM to 09:04 PM: A one-day training workshop from Housing Justice on homelessness and related issues, particularly relevant to volunteers in homelessness agencies, churches and faith groups, concerned citizens and people new to working in the field.
Time To Get Fair In Housing? Oct 22, 2008 from 05:10 PM to 07:10 PM — St Paul's Church, 5 Rossmore Road, London NW1 6NJ,: The first Housing Justice Annual Lecture.
Introduction to Homelessness Nov 22, 2008 from 09:11 AM to 05:11 PM — All Saints Church, Islington, London ,: Housing Justice offers a one-day training workshop on homelessness and related issues.
From Asylum ... to Sanctuary Jun 06, 2009 11:06 PM — Holy Apostles Hall, Cumberland Street, Pimlico, London SW1V 4LY ,: Conference of the Churches' Refugee Network with Migrants' Resource Centre.
Jesus In The City 2010 from Mar 12, 2010 12:03 AM to Mar 14, 2010 12:03 AM — Belfast,: The sixth UK Urban Mission Congress. 'The' gathering for urban Christians in the UK.
Shifting Paradigms: Theology & Economics in the 21st Century from Jul 13, 2010 12:07 AM to Jul 16, 2010 12:07 AM — High Leigh Conference Centre,: The Modern Churchpeople's Union's 2010 conference.
Pray and March for Jobs, Justice and Climate Mar 28, 2009 from 10:03 AM to 02:03 PM: A church service followed by rally and carnival organised by the Put People First coalition, calling for economic justice.
Faithful cities roundtable event details: Details and booking form for the Faithful Cities roundtable event
When the well runs dry: Spiritual refreshment for Community Transformation Jul 17, 2008 from 02:07 PM to 08:07 PM — The Peace Centre, Inhomes, Leeds Road, Tadcaster LS24 9LP,: A Quiet Day from livability Community Mission, facilitated by Revd Sue Hope.
Talk and discussion on Equality Oct 11, 2009 from 01:10 PM to 02:10 PM — Central Manchester Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St M2 5NS (behind Central Library) ,: A talk and discussion led by Jonathan Dale, based on the work of Richard Wilkinson.
ACTS/STUC conference brochure: Information and booking form for the ACTS/STUC conference in November 2009.
For everyone born a place at the table... Nov 06, 2009 from 09:11 AM to 04:11 PM — Easter Road Conference Centre, Edinburgh,: Why does greater income equality matter ... and how do we achieve it? A conference jointly organised by Scottish churches and Scottish trade unions. Church Action on Poverty's National Coordinator Niall Cooper will be speaking.
Does the Benefit System Improve your Health? Oct 22, 2009 from 10:10 AM to 04:10 PM — Leeds Church Institute, 20 New Market Street, Leeds LS1 6DG,: A Socialist Health Association seminar to consider the relation between the benefit system and health.
Pilgrimage Against Poverty Liverpool Oct 17, 2009 from 02:10 PM to 05:10 PM — Liverpool,: Worship and walk of witness to mark the 10th anniversary of CAP's Pilgrimage Against Poverty.
G20: No More Business As Usual Sep 04, 2009 from 10:09 AM to 06:09 PM — Central London,: A campaigning day organised by the Put People First coalition.
Booking form for alcohol conference: The booking form the alcohol conference in Sheffield September 2008.
On the Road Together: A-Mazed by Migration from Jul 16, 2009 11:07 PM to Jul 18, 2009 11:07 PM — Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire,: 31st annual Justice & Peace conference. A conference for all denominations, organised by the National Justice and Peace Network with the London Coalition.
The Big Lunch Jul 19, 2009 12:07 AM — United Kingdom,: A party in your street, in everyone's street. Everywhere in the UK, people will stop what they're doing and sit down to lunch together, in their street. Please use the Big Lunch to raise awareness of UK poverty, and to raise funds for CAP!
Faithful cities in a time of economic crisis Sep 21, 2009 from 11:09 AM to 04:09 PM — Manchester Cathedral Centre,: A regional roundtable event for Greater Manchester, organised by CAP to help churches respond to the recession.
Responding to Homelessness: The Churches' Role Jun 18, 2009 from 10:06 AM to 04:06 PM: Housing Justice's national conference
Redefining Prosperity: CAP annual conference 2009 Nov 14, 2009 from 10:11 AM to 04:11 PM — St Mary's Community Centre, Bramall, Sheffield,: How can your church stand alongside those affected by the recession? What does the church have to say about the economic crisis? Come along to Church Action on Poverty’s annual conference and help us to explore some of the biggest questions facing the world today.
Asylum Dialogues (London) Jun 22, 2008 from 11:06 PM to 01:06 AM — Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR,: A new documentary play from Actors for Human Rights, celebrating friendship and solidarity between British people and asylum-seekers living among them.
Asylum Dialogues (Liverpool) Jun 17, 2008 from 11:06 PM to 02:06 AM — Quakers Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BT,: A new documentary play from Actors for Human Rights, celebrating friendship and solidarity between British people and asylum-seekers living among them.
Asylum Dialogues (Derby) Jun 21, 2008 from 12:06 AM to 03:06 AM — Derby Dance, Chapel Street, Derby DE1 3GU,: A new documentary play from Actors for Human Rights, celebrating friendship and solidarity between British people and asylum-seekers living among them.
Edinburgh Sleep Out Jun 22, 2007 from 11:06 PM to 11:06 AM — St John's Episcopal Church, Prince's Street,
Walking with strangers … towards the healing of nations May 17, 2008 from 04:05 PM to 09:05 PM — Carrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham,: The Churches’ Refugee Network annual conference.
Birmingham Sleep Out Jun 22, 2007 from 09:06 PM to 01:06 PM — St Philip’s Cathedral grounds, Colmore Row, Birmingham,: Candlelight vigil and Sleep Out
Swansea Sleep Out Jul 06, 2007 from 10:07 PM to 12:07 PM — Guildhall,
Glasgow Sleep Out Jun 22, 2007 from 12:06 AM to 08:06 AM — George Square,: Positive Action in Housing is organising a sleepout in Glasgow City centre
North East London Sleep Out Jun 22, 2007 from 10:06 PM to 12:06 PM — to be confirmed,
SPEAK Big Dress gathering from May 10, 2008 02:05 PM to May 11, 2008 10:05 PM — Endcliffe Park, Sheffield,: SPEAK's Big Dress is a visual petition about injustice in trade and the fashion industry made by young people from all over the UK. They are inviting people from all over the country to visit the Big Dress on tour.
Asylum Dialogues (Bristol) Jun 15, 2008 from 12:06 AM to 03:06 AM — Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AR,: A new documentary play from Actors for Human Rights, celebrating friendship and solidarity between British people and asylum-seekers living among them.
Asylum-seekers in Wales tell their story Apr 04, 2008 from 03:04 PM to 05:04 PM — City Church, Windsor Pl, Cardiff CF10 3BZ,: An event for refugees with experience of destitution to speak directly to people with power (MP’s and AM’s) and ordinary people.
Week of Action on 'Welfare Abolition Bill' from Mar 07, 2009 12:03 PM to Mar 15, 2009 12:03 PM — London,: The London Coalition Against Poverty, Disabled People's Direct Action Network and Feminist Fightback are calling on all groups and individuals concerned with the eroding of our welfare rights to take part in a week of action against the 'Welfare Abolition Bill'.
Joining Up the Dots Mar 31, 2009 from 09:03 AM to 03:03 PM — Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ (close to Euston and Kings Cross St Pancras stations),: Multi-Faith Social Action Conference.
Malvern Sleep Out Jun 22, 2007 from 11:06 PM to 01:06 PM — Priory Park,
Participatory Budgeting conference 2008 Sep 15, 2008 from 09:09 AM to 04:09 PM — Midland Hotel, Manchester,: CAP's PB Unit is happy to announce the annual participatory budgeting conference for 15 September 2008 at the Midland Hotel in Manchester.
Sheffield Pilgrimage invitation: Invitation and registration form for the Sheffield Pilgrimage Against Poverty
Participatory Budgeting: Renewing Democracy (Liberal Democrat conference) Sep 19, 2009 from 01:09 PM to 02:09 PM — Premier Inn (Bournemouth Central) - Connect 1(outside secure zone),: A fringe event at the Liberal Democrats' annual conference, run by Church Action on Poverty's Participatory Budgeting Unit.
Still Human Still Here: The underground world of refused and destitute asylum seekers from Mar 17, 2009 12:03 AM to Apr 03, 2009 11:04 PM — Host Gallery, 1 Honduras Street, London EC1Y 0TH,
City of Sanctuary National Conference Jun 03, 2009 from 10:06 AM to 03:06 PM — Sheffield,
Defending the Welfare State and Public Services Apr 10, 2010 from 12:04 PM to 04:04 PM — London (assemble at Victoria Gardens, march to Trafalgar Square),: The National Pensioners Convention has joined forces with the trade union movement, the BMA, health campaigners and others to organise a national demonstration in support of the welfare state and public services.
First Night, Families and a Future after Prison Nov 22, 2008 from 10:11 AM to 04:11 PM — CAFOD, Romero Close, Stockwell Road, Brixton, London SW9 9TY,: National Justice & Peace Network Networking Day - Open Meeting.
Acts 4:35 - a strategy for our time? Oct 21, 2009 from 11:10 AM to 04:10 PM — Birmingham Central Mission,: A roundtable event organised by CAP and church partners to explore possible responses to the recession.
Faith community responses to the economic crisis: Flyer with details and booking form for the roundtable events being organised by CAP with partners in autumn 2009.
Programme for Northern Lights at Greenbelt 2009: Programme for Northern Lights at Greenbelt 2009
The Current Condition And Future Prospects Of the European Catholic Social Consience from Mar 19, 2010 10:03 AM to Mar 21, 2010 05:03 PM — Las Casas Institute, Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3LY,: A major international conference of Las Casas Institute and the Faculty of Social Sciences, Pontifical University of St Thomas (Angelicum).
Put People First G20 counter-conference Nov 07, 2009 from 10:11 AM to 05:11 PM — Central Hall Westminster, London SW1H 9NH,: A counter-conference to demand that the G20 take more radical action to tackle poverty in its response to the economic crisis and recession.
Back to Basics or Business as Usual? Dec 12, 2009 from 09:12 AM to 03:12 PM — St Paul’s Onslow Square, London SW7 3NX,: An event exploring responsible lending, responsible borrowing and the Christian response to the great recession.
Just Church? Sep 22, 2009 from 07:09 PM to 10:09 PM — Leeds Christian Institute, 20 New Market Street, Leeds LS1 6DG,: A training session for anyone interested in using Church Action on Poverty's Just Church programme.
Participatory Budgeting: Renewing Democracy (Labour conference) Sep 29, 2009 from 01:09 PM to 02:09 PM — Holiday Inn, Brighton – Ashdown 2 (outside secure zone),: A fringe event at the Labour party's annual conference, run by Church Action on Poverty's Participatory Budgeting Unit.
Participatory Budgeting: Renewing Democracy (Conservative conference) Oct 06, 2009 from 12:10 PM to 02:10 PM — Chester Suite, Midland Hotel, Manchester - inside secure zone,: A fringe event at the Conservative party's annual conference, run by Church Action on Poverty's Participatory Budgeting Unit.
Briefing for Get Fair and Poverty and Homelessness Action Week 2009 (South) Jul 04, 2008 from 04:07 PM to 07:07 PM — Housing Justice, 209 Old Marylebone Road, London NW1 5QT,: Could you take part in our Get Fair campaign, or help to organise an event during Poverty and Homelessness Action Week 2009? All CAP supporters in the South are invited to attend a short training session, introducing you to the two projects and suggesting how you you could get involved.
Celebrating Human Rights Nov 29, 2008 from 02:11 PM to 04:11 PM — The Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester M2 5NS,: An open meeting organised by the North Wrst groups of Amnesty International to mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Independent Asylum Commission Public Hearing Oct 17, 2007 04:10 AM — Manchester,: Sixth Public Hearing of the IAC looking at "Support and Destitution".
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Jun 23, 2008 from 01:06 PM to 09:06 PM — Great Hall, Discovery Museum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne,: A debate and conference organised by the North East Social Capital Forum. The CAP North East group will be making a presentation about their recent Images for Change project.
Just People training day Feb 20, 2008 from 04:02 PM to 10:02 PM — Manchester,: A workshop to train church leaders in running the new Just People course.
Public meeting to follow up on Get Fair lobby Oct 02, 2009 from 07:10 PM to 09:10 PM — Evesham Methodist Church,: To follow up on local activists' lobbying of Peter Luff MP this summer, a public meeting with Professor Richard Wilkinson, co-author of ‘The Spirit Level’.
City of Sanctuary national conference Jun 04, 2008 from 04:06 PM to 09:06 PM — Quaker Meeting House, Sheffield,: The first national conference for the City of Sanctuary movement.
Northampton Sleepout Jun 23, 2007 from 02:06 AM to 10:06 AM — Castle Hill United Reformed Church, Doddridge Street, Northampton NN1 2RN,: Living Ghosts Sleepout in Northampton. This will take place on Friday 22nd June at Castle Hill United Reformed Church, Doddridge Street, Northampton NN1 2RN, behind Sol Central. It will start at 10-00pm and finish at 6-00am.
Searching for Springs of Hope: supporting poor communities in a time of austerity from Oct 13, 2010 12:10 AM to Oct 14, 2010 12:10 AM — Wistaston Hall, Crewe,: A residential retreat sponsored by the Catholic Association for Racial Justice's Urban Network.
Unemployment and the Future of Work Nov 17, 2009 12:11 AM — London,: A roundtable event organised by CAP and church partners to explore possible responses to the recession.
Cardiff Sleepout Oct 23, 2008 from 06:10 PM to 06:10 AM: A sleepout to raise awareness of the plight of destitute asylum-seekers and raise funds for a local charity.
ReGender training programme from Feb 12, 2008 06:02 PM to Feb 13, 2008 06:02 PM — Birmingham,: A training programme from Oxfam in gender and regeneration, for anyone working in a regeneration area, in the voluntary or public sector.
Escaping from child poverty: a losing battle Feb 12, 2009 from 07:02 PM to 09:02 PM — Pennine Theatre, City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University,: Martin Narey, chief executive of Barnardo's, will discuss the surprising reality that, despite the UK being the fifth richest country in the world, child poverty is at internationally very high levels.
Poverty Truth Commission Mar 21, 2009 from 02:03 PM to 05:03 PM — Glasgow,: Co-sponsored by the Priority Areas of the Church of Scotland and Faith in Community (Scotland), the Poverty Truth Commission will bring together two groups that are generally not together – representatives of some of the poorest neighbourhoods in Scotland and well-known community leaders from the government, the media, the faith communities and academia.
An Economy Fit for a Low Carbon World - The Pre-COP Earthcast Nov 25, 2009 from 05:11 PM to 06:11 PM — The internet,: Professor Tim Jackson, who was keynote speaker at Church Action on Poverty's 2009 conference, is to speak as part of a free online event.
Still Human Still Here: How people in Scotland can take action to stop the destitution of people seeking as asylum Feb 02, 2008 from 04:02 PM to 07:02 PM — Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow,: This packed morning will clearly outline how we can practically assist people seeking asylum that are destitute and campaign to end the Government policies that cause it.
Pilgrimage Against Poverty Leeds flyer: Flyer with information about the Leeds Pilgrimage Against Poverty event on 17 October 2009.
CAP in Sheffield 2009 AGM Apr 27, 2009 from 06:04 PM to 08:04 PM — Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James Street, Sheffield,: The 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Church Action on Poverty group in Sheffield.
Providing Homes for Young People: Implementing Measures To End Temporary Accommodation and Homelessness May 13, 2008 from 03:05 PM to 07:05 PM — The Commonwealth Club, Westminster,: A Westminster Briefing event, in partnership with the House Magazine, aimed at providing a forum for local practitioners, policy-makers and civil servants to debate key issues with leading figures from within Westminster, Whitehall and Local Government.
Introduction to Homelessness Oct 18, 2008 from 08:10 AM to 04:10 PM — Housing Justice, London,: Housing Justice offers a one-day training workshop on homelessness and related issues.
Introduction to Homelessness Oct 30, 2008 from 09:10 AM to 05:10 PM — Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, London,: Housing Justice offers a one-day training workshop on homelessness and related issues.
Developing Our Communities - Patterns of Empowerment Dec 02, 2009 from 09:12 AM to 03:12 PM — Blackfriars Centre, Newcastle (5 min walk from Manors metro station),: An opportunity for churches and communities to explore community development approaches to tackling issues of justice and community cohesion in North East England. Organised by the Churches' Regional Commission and Church Action on Poverty.
Pilgrimage Against Poverty Leeds Oct 17, 2009 from 02:10 PM to 05:10 PM — Leeds,: Worship and walk of witness to mark the 10th anniversary of CAP's Pilgrimage Against Poverty.
Pilgrimage Against Poverty Newcastle-Jarrow Oct 18, 2009 from 11:10 AM to 04:10 PM — Newcastle to Jarrow,: Worship and walk of witness to mark the 10th anniversary of CAP's Pilgrimage Against Poverty.
Pilgrimage Against Poverty Pontypridd Oct 17, 2009 12:10 AM: Worship and walk of witness to mark the 10th anniversary of CAP's Pilgrimage Against Poverty.
CAP annual conference flyer 2009: Flyer and booking form for our 2009 annual conference
National Estate Churches Network: regional event, Dartford Oct 13, 2010 12:10 AM — St Edmund’s Living Well church, Dartford,: St Edmund’s Living Well church, Dartford, will share how it developed a new health centre.
Writers and Artists for David Oluwale May 16, 2008 from 12:05 AM to 01:05 AM — The Wheeler Hall (St Anne’s Cathedral Hall), Leeds ,: The David Oluwale Memorial Committee presents an evening of information and poetry.
How can we become a more equal society? Jun 11, 2009 from 07:06 PM to 09:06 PM — Norfolk Room, Central United Reformed Church, Norfolk Street, Sheffield,: A discussion evening organised by CAP in Sheffield.
Money: Let's Talk May 30, 2009 from 02:05 PM to 05:05 PM — Church.co.uk,: Churches are failing their members and communities by avoiding talking openly about money and debt, says the Evangelical Alliance, which has organised this seminar on the topic with input from Credit Action and the Church of England.
Manchester Sleep Out Jun 22, 2007 from 09:06 PM to 01:06 PM — Albert Square,
Bradford-sleep-out Jun 23, 2007 from 01:06 AM to 11:06 AM — The Treehouse Cafe, Desmond Tutu House, Gt Horton Road, Bradford,: Destitution sleep out
Hear My People Cry from Jul 18, 2008 11:07 PM to Jul 20, 2008 07:07 PM — Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU,: The National Justice and Peace Network's annual conference for 2008.
Just Hope Jun 14, 2008 from 03:06 PM to 09:06 PM — St Peter's House, Precinct Centre, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9GH,: Do you want to make a difference? Come and be equipped to call for justice in our world. This training day will include inspiration, practical workshops and a focus on campaigning for and with asylum-seekers.
Asylum: A Touchstone for Human Rights Dec 10, 2008 from 06:12 PM to 08:12 PM — Westminster Abbey,: Advent Lecture at Westminster Abbey by Canon Theologian Nick Sagovsky.
In it for the money? Christian response to the credit crunch Jan 19, 2009 from 09:01 AM to 03:01 PM — St Georges Church Centre, Leeds LS1 3BR ,: A Livability training day.
Faith Communities: Empowering Communities from Mar 03, 2009 12:03 AM to Mar 04, 2009 12:03 AM: The 2009 National Poverty Consultation.
Poverty and Homelessness Action Week training events from Sep 22, 2007 02:09 PM to Nov 15, 2007 02:11 AM — Nationwide,: Training events nationwide to help you prepare for the 2008 Poverty and Homelessness Action Week. Come along to an event near you and get involved.
Faith, Values & Business Oct 04, 2008 from 01:10 PM to 03:10 PM — Central Manchester Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester,: A meeting organised by the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility, looking at how faith communities and values-based investors can promote corporate responsibility.
Homes or assets? Restoring faith in housing Oct 20, 2009 from 11:10 AM to 03:10 PM — Bristol,: NB This event has been postponed. Please contact Church Action on Poverty or Housing Justice if you would like to be informed when it is rescheduled.
Befriending and Mentoring People who are Homeless Jul 22, 2008 from 05:07 PM to 07:07 PM — Housing Justice, 209 Old Marylebone Road, London NW1 5QT (Nearest tube: Edgware Road),: A training session from Housing Justice.
Training Leaders for Action booking form: Information and booking form for the Manchester Changemakers Training Leaders for Action course.

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