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Refugee Tales -Rooted in the work of Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group, Refugee Tales shares the tales of people held in immigration detention and those who work with them. They will be walking through West Sussex & finish at Worthing on 12th July. Anyone who wants to join the walk sign up at www.refugeetales.org/

LIVE SIMPLY Tip of the Week For one or more journeys a week, don’t use the car. Cycle or walk instead and get some exercise. Average cost of a gym session – £4.50. Cost of pedalling or walking fast to work – nothing

The United Nations Development Goals –The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Goal 1 Poverty Eradication The 2030 Agenda acknowledges that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal1 We’ll be looking at each of these goals over the coming weeks https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Volunteer with CAFOD For anyone looking for volunteering opportunities there are many ways to get involved. https://cafod.org.uk/volunteer/volunteering-opportunities

Refugee Tales -Rooted in the work of Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group, Refugee Tales shares the tales of people held in immigration detention and those who work with them. They will be walking through West Sussex & finish at Worthing on 12th July. Anyone who wants to join the walk sign up at www.refugeetales.org/

SHOUT one of our Parish Projects is part of the Community Fridge network. Community Fridges save fresh food from going into landfills & the food is free to collect. It’s open every Friday from 3:30 – 5:30pm & is located at WSK Hub Cafe, 35-36 Tarring Road, Worthing, BN11 4HP. Please spread the word to anyone you may know who’s having financial difficulties www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk/community-fridge/

LIVE SIMPLY Tip of the Week Make friends with your freezer. Four out of ten British shoppers throw perfectly good food away from their freezer because they can’t remember what it is. Get in the habit of labelling, to cut waste and save yourself money http://www.coolcookery.co.uk/advice/facts-about-frozen/ Provided by Friends of the Earth http://www.foe.co.uk You could also call in at CREW & see an exhibition about local food https://worthingcrew.co.uk/

The United Nations Development Goals – The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. We’ll be looking at each of these goals over the coming weeks https://sdgs.un.org/goals

NEWSLETTER ITEMS FROM THE JUSTICE & PEACE GROUP WEEK COMMENCING 25-6-23

Fr Silvester – The medical centre has taken delivery of the caesarean equipment & the maternity bed purchased from the proceeds of the 2nd collection of a few weeks ago. Fr Silvester sent the following message “The management committee and the people are very happy about the support you send. It has transformed the place tremendously and given our centre a lot of confidence”.

Refugee Tales -Rooted in the work of Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group, Refugee Tales shares the tales of people held in immigration detention and those who work with them. They will be walking through West Sussex & finish at Worthing on 12th July. Anyone who wants to join the walk sign up at www.refugeetales.org/

Green Christian is a group of ordinary Christians from all backgrounds and traditions. Inspired by our faith, we do what we can to care for Creation through prayer, living simply, public witness, campaigning and mutual encouragement. The Justice & Peace group have been affiliated to them for many years https://greenchristian.org.uk/

SHOUT one of our Parish Projects is part of the Community Fridge network. Community Fridges save fresh food from going into landfills & the food is free to collect. It’s open every Friday from 3:30 – 5:30pm & is located at WSK Hub Cafe, 35-36 Tarring Road, Worthing, BN11 4HP. Please spread the word to anyone you may know who’s having financial difficulties www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk/community-fridge/

Live Simply Tip of the Week Make your own compost. Shop-bought costs money. A heap in your back garden is absolutely free.

Refugee Week (19th -23rd June 2023) Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Founded in 1998 in the UK and held every year around World Refugee Day on the 20 June, Refugee Week 2023 will be our 25th anniversary (19-25th June 2023) https://refugeeweek.org.uk

Live Simply Tip of the Week – Share tools and DIY equipment with your neighbours. Does every house in your street need a £70 lawnmower, a folding workbench for £30, and a steam cleaner at £100?

Green Christian is a group of ordinary Christians from all backgrounds and traditions. Inspired by our faith, we do what we can to care for Creation through prayer, living simply, public witness, campaigning and mutual encouragement. The Justice & Peace group have been affiliated to them for many years https://greenchristian.org.uk/

SHOUT one of our Parish Projects is part of the Community Fridge network. Community Fridges save fresh food from going into landfills & the food is free to collect. It’s open every Friday from 3:30 – 5:30pm & is located at WSK Hub Cafe, 35-36 Tarring Road, Worthing, BN11 4HP. Please spread the word to anyone you may know who’s having financial difficulties www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk/community-fridge/

The Stations Refugee Exhibition some of you may remember seeing this exhibition at St Mary’s in 2016 & at Holy Family last year.  A larger vision is now on display for the public at West Buildings Shelter about 400m along the promenade west of the pier for 3 months.  This was the initiative of our Justice & Peace group working with Colonnade House Gallery & Worthing Council.  Please have a look when passing https://thestations.org.uk/

 

 

Live simply Tip of the Week . It’s so easy to save plastic waste – and cash – by bringing a packed lunch to work or by taking a picnic on a day out

 

Worthing’s multi arts festival 10^th to 18^th June – comprising music, theatre, dance, art, heritage, comedy, spoken word, workshops, film, outdoor and family events taking place in venues across Worthing. https://timeforworthing.uk/worthingfestival2023/

 

 

 

SHOUT one of our Parish Projects part of the Community Fridge network. Community Fridges save fresh food from going into landfills & the food is free to collect.  It’s open every Friday from 3:30 – 5:30pm & is located at WSK Hub Cafe, 35-36 Tarring Road, Worthing, BN11 4HP.  Please spread the word to anyone you may know who’s having financial difficulties www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk/community-fridge/

 

 

 

Refugee Week 19-25 June 2023 Get Involved Hold an Event Simple Acts Children & Young People News & Blog Pilar, an artist from the Seeking Refuge Project, shares their story  https://refugeeweek.org.uk

 

Christian Aid Week a 2nd collection will take place after Masses this Sun 21^st May.  Please add your donation to the envelope & fill in the Gift Aid section if a tax payer.  https://www.christianaid.org.uk/ Thank you

 

Aid to the Church in Need Please sign the petition to bring to justice those responsible for genocidal attacks such as the Pentecost Sunday Massacre & countless other killings abductions & other atrocities acnuk.org/petition-2022/#petform

 

 

 

LET US DREAM Are you concerned about climate change? Society? Local poverty issues? The destruction of nature? A deanery activity workshop will take place at St Peter’s Church Hall, Shoreham (BN43 5WG), 2.00 – 5.00pm on Saturday 10th June. All welcome. Contact John Paul for more information: jp@theech.org

 

Urgent Message from Worthing 4 Refugees In Worthing, there is an urgent need for host families. At least 3 families who have lived here  for a year, settled (children in schools, adults working, English learning going well etc.) but now face a very uncertain future because there are no new host families.  They have already been hosted, & know how to behave as guests. It’s likely they will be able to speak English and there is a payment (tax free) of £500 per month.  As host, you set house rules, a time limit on stay (minimum 6 months), and guests are expected to contribute to normal living (housework, cooking, etc.). They are independent and do not need caring for during their stay. For more info see https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/homes-for-ukraine-sponsor-guides), For an informal chat, contact Gay at info@worthing4refugees.org.uk

 

Fairtrade  Farmers and workers disadvantaged by deeply unfair global trade using the power of Fairtrade to shape the future they want to see. A fairer future for their family, their community and our shared planet. We are a crucial part of this. By choosing Fairtrade and campaigning with Fairtrade, you are supporting the efforts of countless families all around the world.

 

Live Simply Tip of the Week – Get rid of the big items. There’s tons of little clutter in our lives, but if you start with the big items, you’ll simplify your life quickly and in a big way.

Live Simply Tip of the Week – Zero Waste Home  Tips  Welcome alternatives to disposables (paper towels, garbage liners, wax paper, aluminum sheets, disposable plates, cups, etc….): Swap paper towels for reusable rags, swap sandwich baggies for kitchen towels or stainless containers, drop garbage liners all together (wet waste is mostly compostable anyways)

 

 

Aid to the Church in Need Pease sign the petition to bring to justice those responsible for genocidal attacks such as the Pentecost Sunday Massacre & countless other killings abductions & other atrocities acnuk.org/petition-2022/#petform

 

 

 

Christian Aid Week A 2nd collection will take place next Sunday

 

 

 

LET US DREAM Are you concerned about climate change? Society? Local poverty issues? The destruction of nature? A deanery activity workshop will take place at St Peter’s Church Hall, Shoreham (BN43 5WG), 2.00 – 5.00pm on Saturday 10th June. All welcome. Contact John Paul for more information: jp@theech.org

 

 

 

 

Urgent Message from Worthing 4 Refugees  In Worthing, there is an urgent need for host families.  I’m aware of at least 3 families who have lived here for a year, have settled (children in schools, adults are working, English learning going well etc.) and now face an extremely uncertain future because there are no new host families coming forward to host.  One of these families currently lives in a hotel with no access to a kitchen.  Families with children are the hardest to find accommodation for.

Their future is bleak unless host families are found.  Even if they find work, they are on minimum wage, and do not have sufficient money to pay for rental accommodation.  Even if they can scrape enough for the rent, landlords often need deposits and guarantors; these are impossible for our refugee friends.  So, what are their alternatives?  The county council will have no other options but to put them in temporary accommodation (perhaps a hotel, or B&B) that usually has no access to a kitchen, laundry, and they will be living in one room; or they are moved out of area causing them to start again with friendships, support and work.

Please can I ask therefore that you make known among your friends that there is a need for hosts.  Because these families have already been hosted, they know how to behave as guests and the hosts do not face the daunting challenge of helping them start a new life, nor dealing with the shock of leaving a country at war quickly.  it’s likely that they will be able to speak some English, so even communication will be easier.  And the thank you payment (tax free) is £500 per month.  As a host, you can set house rules, set a time limit (minimum 6 months), and guests are expected to contribute to normal living (housework etc.), so they do not need caring for as you might have a social guest to stay for a short time.
Please consider if you can help.  Please get the message out.  There is loads of information on government websites regarding hosting (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/homes-for-ukraine-sponsor-guides), but if you would appreciate an informal chat, I can put you in touch with my contact at the county council.

Thanks so much for your support.

Live Simply Tip of the Week – No Mow May For those of you with lawns this is a national campaign to encourage people not to mow their lawns until the end of May in order to boost the flowers, and nectar, available to pollinating insects such as bees, butterflies and moths.

 

Aid to the Church in Need Pease sign the petition to bring to justice those responsible for genocidal attacks such as the Pentecost Sunday Massacre & countless other killings abductions & other atrocities acnuk.org/petition-2022/#petform

 

 

Parish Project – SHOUT the new Cafe/ Hub in Taring Road for the homeless will be opening very soon. When it does parishioners will be very welcome to look around. Watch this space https://www.worthingsoupkitchen.co.uk/

CAFOD’s Latest Campaign – stand in solidarity with small-scale farmers At the heart of the global food crisis is a struggle for control over the world’s seeds. For generations, small-scale farmers have freely swapped and shared a wide variety of seeds.  However, the freedom of farmers to choose what seeds they use is under threat as the World Bank supports new laws which push farmers towards using seeds sold by big agribusiness. This puts control of the world’s seeds into the hands of a few giant corporations. If we want a sustainable food system, then we must stand with small farmers across the world as they fight for control over their seeds.  Join us in demanding the World Bank end all policies that restrict farmers’ freedoms to choose which seeds they use to grow food.  Please email the World Bank  https://cafod.org.uk/ 

 

Live Simply Tip of the Week – No Mow May For those of you with lawns this is a national campaign to encourage people not to mow their lawns until the end of May in order to boost the flowers, and nectar, available to pollinating insects such as bees, butterflies and moths.

 

Aid to the Church in Need Pease sign the petition to bring to justice those responsible for genocidal attacks such as the Pentecost Sunday Massacre & countless other killings abductions & other atrocities https://acnuk.org/petition-2022/#petform

From Worthing4Refugees https://worthing4refugees.org.uk/   It never ceases to amaze me that the Worthing people are so generous.  After requesting help for a van, less than 24 hours ago, this need has been met.  Thank you.
However, now the lady needs some extra furniture to furnish her flat.  Here is her message; if you can help, please contact her directly by text as requested:
We are a family from Ukraine (mum and 2 children).  After 11 months of living with a wonderful host family, we managed to rent an apartment in Worthing.  Now I am actively looking for furniture for us.  We need a single bed with a mattress (1), desks (2), chairs (2), wardrobes (2), a shoe rack, a clothes airer, a clothes rail.  We will gladly accept this furniture if you don’t need it.  Please text 07795909400 if you can help
Thank you so much for your support and concern for the refugees and asylum seekers in Worthing.

Parish Projects for 22/23 £100/week will be tithed from the weekly collections.  So far £1,000 will go to SHOUT local Homeless/Austerity project Worthing Soup Kitchen plus £900 to CAFOD Medical Out reach Team https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/collections/frontpage/products/medical-outreach-team Further projects to be decided at the next Justice & Peace meeting. There’s still time if anyone has a project to put forward please email rod_rugby@yahoo.co.uk

 

Live Simply Tip of the Week. From the Pope to Greta Thunberg, there are growing calls for the crime of “ecocide” to be recognised in international criminal law – but could such a law ever work?  Ecocide is destruction of the natural environment by deliberate or negligent human action. See www.bbc.com/future/article/20201105-what-is-ecocide