1/ CAFOD is inviting parishes across our Diocese to join their “Big Lent Walk” fundraising challenge, walking 200km during the 40 days of Lent and bringing the gift of clean water to our brothers and sisters like Mortikana, aged 70, from southern Ethiopia. CAFOD – Catholic international development charity

2/ Live Simply Tip of the week  Do your washing once a week when possible with a full load  at 30 degrees.  Then hang out on the washing line to dry naturally Zero Waste Home

3 / SHOUT Helps those who are really struggling to feed their families and the homeless. If you can spare an extra item from your shopping, please donate it to SHOUT Worthing – Soup Kitchen. There are boxes for food donations at the church entrances of St Mary’s.   Holy Family also support a similar charity.

4/ CAFOD The people of Sudan have suffered enough – urge the UK Government to act decisively now After 1,000 days of conflict, Sudan has reached breaking point and is now the world’s worst humanitarian and displacement crisis. But the world’s governments — including the UK — have failed to respond with the urgency, leadership and determination needed. Please sign the petition to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper The people of Sudan have suffered enough – urge the UK Government to act decisively now

5/ CARBON FAST JOURNEY THIS LENT In the Bible, caring for creation is God’s first instruction to humans. This Lent, a time when Christians traditionally fast and focus on God, we encourage you to take up our Lent challenge – living more simply and finding new ways to cut your carbon footprint.

How the Carbon Fast works Each week will feature a different theme designed to help us take climate action. Sign up below and beginning on 18th February, you will receive a weekly email containing some key facts, suggestions for how you could reduce your carbon footprint, and a reflection. Sign up here Carbon Fast for Lent | Climate Stewards