Mini-Newsletter 2016 no.28

Dear friends,

Saturday 5th November: CAFOD retreat at the Woodbrooke Quaker Centre, 1046 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6LJ from 10am-4pm. A simple lunch will be provided. As this Year of Mercy draws to a close, this retreat will explore how each of us can continue to live out Pope Francis’ call to be “witnesses of mercy” in our families, communities and in our world.
This retreat is an opportunity to be refreshed and sustained. It will allow you to take time out from everyday life to reflect on your own faith journey, in the company of other CAFOD supporters and in peaceful surroundings.
During the day, we will explore the Scriptures and Church teaching together. We will also take time to learn from each other’s experiences and to be inspired and enriched by stories from CAFOD’s campaigning and work overseas.
The retreats are free of charge although donations will be gratefully accepted. All are welcome, whether or not you are already involved with CAFOD’s campaigns.
Registration is online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/proclaiming-the-mercy-of-god-cafod-retreats-across-england-and-wales-tickets-27211016884?aff=es2. Please click on the green ‘Register’ button at the top right. Then you will be able to select free tickets matching the date and location you'd like to attend. 

NB. J&P Commission Website Additions.  Please note new notices on the Home Page and Assembly 2016 page of the J&P Website:

J&P Assembly 15th October: Notes of presentations delivered at the recent Assembly.

Monday 24th to Sunday 30th October: The annual observance of Disarmament Week, which begins on the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
 
Tuesday 15th November: Lobby of Parliament for Palestine
 
Monday October 31st: Pope Francis calls for prayers for Syria
 
With best wishes as always,
 
David Jenkins  
Administrator, on behalf of the Birmingham Justice and Peace Commission