1/ Refugee Week (15-21 June) begins on Monday, offering people across the UK an opportunity to recognise the contributions, resilience and dignity of refugees and those who are seeking sanctuary. This year’s theme is “Courage”, which aims to highlight the strength of those who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and a new beginning. Home 2026 | Refugee Week
Free Refugee Week Film Night! You are invited to our special film screening for Refugee Week.
Friday 19th June 7 – 9.30pm
St. Mary’s Church, Ilex Way, Goring-by-Sea BN12 6UZ
“A World Not Ours’ in a multi-award winning feature film described as an intimate and often humorous portrait of three generations of exile in the refugee camp of Ein El-Helweh in Southern Lebanon”
Book at this link to reserve a seat:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-a-world-not-ours-tickets-1991062493516?aff=oddtdtcreator
2/ Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo: how CAFOD is helping
Our neighbours in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are suffering through an Ebola outbreak. There are now over a thousand suspected cases and millions of people at risk if the outbreak is not brought under control.
Give now to stop the spread and save lives. Ebola outbreak declared in Democratic Republic of Congo
3/ Live Simply Tip of the Week Laundry washing once a week saves time and dryer energy costs, use a laundry detergent sold in bulk, full loads, and cold water cycles as much as possible. Then hang out on the washing line to dry naturally http://www.zerowastehome.com/about/tips/
4/ Buying Fairtrade is easy. There are over 6,000 Fairtrade products from coffee and tea to flowers and gold. When you shop, look for the FAIRTRADE Mark. The power is in your hands. www.fairtrade.org.uk/ Worthing is a Fairtrade Town
5/ SHOUT There are boxes for food donations as usual at the church entrances of St Mary’s. Holy Family also support a similar charity.