Walk Together
How can the Gospel message of Justice and Peace be heard more effectively and responded to in our parishes and diocese?

https://youtu.be/hE5wM4Of-Z4
 
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There are three key concepts that shape walking together:

Communion - These conversations lead to conversion to Christ and commitment to active
participation in the life of the Church and the mission given by Christ.

Participation - The people of God talk with one another and listen to one another about
questions that matter.

Mission - The communion exists for a common purpose; mission flows naturally from the
experience of walking together: ‘listening, discerning, proclaiming’.

Try to make listening your special gift as we grow into the habits of ‘listening, discerning and
proclaiming’. There will be much to hear, and much to tell. However, the experience of walking
together is just as significant as we seek to become, even more, a Synodal Church.

 



Discussion Forum Tuesday 23rd November has been cancelled and replaced by

Laudato Si Action Platform and LiveSimply : Tuesday 30 November 5:00pm – 6:15pm

Online event to find out how the new Laudato Si Action Platform will work and how we as livesimply communities can be part of this Global Catholic journey of ecological conversion being promoted by Pope Francis and the Vatican. Presented by Monica Conmee and Maria Elena Arana.
Register at : Online talks and presentations | CAFOD

This Forum took place via
Zoom on Tuesday 27th July at 7pm
The Laudato Si Action Platform

Date:    27th July 2021
Time:   7pm
Venue: Zoom   
The Laudato Si’ Goals guide our actions. They redefine and rebuild our relationship with each other and our common home. Their holistic approach acknowledges the planetary limits of all socioeconomic systems and the human roots of the ecological crisis. They call for a spiritual and cultural revolution to realise integral ecology.
How do we understand what all  this means to us?  During the break out session each group will try to look at one of the 7 topics.  

The proposed agenda for the evening is:
18:45     People can start joining the forum
19:00    Welcome by Canon Gerry
19:05    Introduction to this evening –  Phil and Canon Gerry
19:20    Break out
               - Response to the Cry of the Earth
              -  Response to the Cry of the Poor
              -  Ecological Economics (voting with your wallet)
              -  Adoption of Sustainable Life styles
              -  Ecological Education
              -  Ecological Spirituality
              - Community Engagement and Participatory Action
19:50    Feedback from groups
20:10    Dates for your diary,  September Month of Creation,
               Our online Assembly 27th September to 3rd October
               Our next Discussion Forum Tuesday 27th November
20:15    Closing Prayers Canon Gerry

Tuesday 11th May 2021 at 7pm.  On Zoom
 Please follow YouTube link to watch past meetings
Video link
https://youtu.be/9zu2QpBSU_A
Environmental Policy including any feedback from trustees – Phil and Canon Gerry

Links to Environmental Documents
environmental_policy_introduction_and_principles_final_draft.docx
environmental_policy_implementation_final_draft.docx

For latest updates please check our News and Events page and our Diary page.

Within this site you can find information about important dates within the Justice and Peace year, links to other agencies involved with Justice and  Peace and  resources to download to help in your existing or new Justice and Peace activities.

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The Birmingham Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission is funded by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) and is a member of the Caritas - Archdiocese of Birmingham Network