Church Action on Poverty North East AGM
The 2026 AGM for Church Action on Poverty North East will be held on Wednesday 29 April.
It takes place at St Joseph’s Church, High Street West, Gateshead, NE8 1LX (next to the Interchange and Metro station). Parking is available.
The order of the evening is:
5pm – food
5.30pm – AGM business
6pm – local voices
6.15pm – guest speaker, Dr Mwenza Blell, followed by Q&A
7.30pm – goodbye
Dr Blell’s talk is on the theme: Future challenges for the North East – Is there a role for faith communities?
The AGM is an important moment in the year for Church Action on Poverty North East, reflecting on what has been achieved and looking ahead with hope.
Please notify Bernadette Askins (group chair) by April 20 if you plan to attend, to help with catering plans. You can text Bernadette on 07443 863738.
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