Close The Gap: Partnerships of Hope and Transformation

be inspired!

I believe that poverty is not inevitable and that together we can make a difference
(Loretta Minghella, Christian Aid)

• Hear stories of hope and transformation from our grassroots supporters.
• Debate how to build a movement for change with our national partners.
• Learn all about our new partnership with Christian Aid, with a keynote address from their director, Loretta Minghella.
• Learn how you can partner with us, at a range of training workshops.
• Help launch our new vision for the next 10 years.
• Celebrate our 30th anniversary with a special service, a keynote address by Revd Giles Fraser, and a birthday cake.

The Christian gospel is profoundly committed to the needs o f the poor and the dispossessed
(Revd Dr Giles Fraser)

programme

10:00am Tea and coffee
10:30am Welcome and opening reflection
10:40am Stories of hope and transformation
11:40am Break
12:00pm Panel: building a movement for change and transformation
1:00pm Lunch
1:45pm Keynote address: Loretta Minghella, Christian Aid
2:30pm Workshops: Partnerships for hope and transformation
3:30pm Break
3:50pm Building a movement for change and transformation: the next 10 years
4:15pm Church Action on Poverty AGM
4:35pm Prayers and reflection
4:45pm Break
6:00pm Celebration service with keynote address by Revd Dr Giles Fraser
7:30pm Close

venue

Cross Street Unitarian Chapel is easily accessible by bus, tram and train.

kindle a flame

This event is just part of our birthday celebrations. We’re inviting our supporters around the UK to join in by running your own celebration services, raising funds for our future work, and
building strong partnerships with us.

Click here to find out how you could  Kindle a Flame in your own church or community.

book your place now

Call our office on 0161 236 9321, or use the form below to book your ticket now:

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