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Watch Christian Aid
'Watch Christian Aid' meets in the room at the back of Salem United Reformed Church Hall. (The church will be used if the room has a booking) The meetings are from 6.45pm. – 7.45pm. usually on the first Monday of the month. Tel 01943 864404 for more details.
Churches Together in Burley and Menston LENT LECTURES 2004
Theme Trade Justice
Mondays 7.30 – 9.00pm
The Catholic Parish Hall, Bradford Road, Burley in Wharfedale
1 March
Putting Trade Justice in context
Grinding poverty and the exploitation of people in the developing world invariably raises the same question: why?
We have invited Dr Daleep Mukarji (Director of Christian Aid) to put Trade Justice in context by helping us to understand the underlying causes of poverty (e.g., history, debt, conflict, HIV/AIDS, corruption, unfair trade) and to say how this shapes the work of church agencies like Christian Aid and CAFOD. We are particularly keen to know why Trade Justice is a key campaign and how it can help to end the scandal of poverty.
8 March
2) Hearing God’s call in the market place
One fifth of the world’s population – of which we are a part – own nearly 80% of the world’s riches. Should we feel fortunate or guilty? Has scripture anything to say to us about this?
We have invited Romy Tiongco (Christian Aid’s Westside Team Leader) to share with us his own experience in the Philippines of people at the other end of the wealth scale and the injustice they live with each day. We are particularly keen to for him to explore a Western Christian response to the scandal of poverty and why we should concern ourselves with Trade Justice issues.
15 March
3) Trade rules, economics and world institutions: made simple.
Dipping our toes into Trade Justice issues can leave us feeling out of our depth. Can someone please explain, in simple terms, what we need to know?
We have invited Peter Wrigley ( Economist) and Lindsey Pearson ( Chair - Trade Injustice and Debt Action Leeds) to give us a ‘plain man‘s guide’ to the global economy and the institutions (World Trade Organisation, IMF, World bank, Quad etc.) that regulate it. We are particularly keen to understand how current trade rules are unfair and what solutions the Trade Justice Movement seeks to promote.
22 March
4) I believe in Trade Justice. Now what?
Understanding the need for Trade Justice in our world is one thing – knowing what to do following our conversion is another.
We have invited Stephen Chapman (Yorkshire Director : CAFOD) to help us understand more about the Trade Justice Movement: how it started and what campaigning has taken place so far. We would like to be convinced that campaigning does work! We would also like to know what we can do as individuals and as members of church communities.
29 March
5) What are WE going to do about it?
'Watch Christian Aid' meets in the room at the back of Salem United Reformed Church Hall. (The church will be used if the room has a booking) The meetings are from 6.45pm. – 7.45pm. usually on the first Monday of the month. Tel 01943 864404 for more details.
Christian Aid Coffee Morning
MARCH 17th 2007 BURLEY METHODIST CHURCH 10 – 12 AM Tickets 50p
Fair Trade Stall with jewellery clothes and gifts. Cakes, Fair Trade tea, coffee etc
FAIR TRADE COOKERY COMPETITION TO BE JUDGED ON THE DAY
Use your own or any other recipe to create a cake or dish of your choice. Don’t forget to list the Fair trade ingredients you have used. 50p entry for adults Free entry for children Prize for best entry in each class
MARCH 17th 2007 BURLEY METHODIST CHURCH 10 – 12 AM Tickets 50p
Fair Trade Stall with jewellery clothes and gifts. Cakes, Fair Trade tea, coffee etc
FAIR TRADE COOKERY COMPETITION TO BE JUDGED ON THE DAY
Use your own or any other recipe to create a cake or dish of your choice. Don’t forget to list the Fair trade ingredients you have used. 50p entry for adults Free entry for children Prize for best entry in each class
Christian Aid Video Club
During the year we receive several videos. Some are an inspiring magazine–style programme of interviews, music and films from around the world. There are also feature videos with vivid stories of Christian Aid’s work helping the world’s poorest communities. It is hard hitting and heart-warming information. Whenever news breaks of emergencies around the world information is sent so we can be fully informed on the best way to help. In Burley we meet once a month to see the videos.
Burley in Wharfedale Christian Aid Video Hour 2006
Christian Aid Video Hour meets in the room at the back of Salem United Reformed Church Hall. (The church will be used if the room has a booking) The meetings are from 6.45pm. – 7.45pm. on the following Mondays. There is the opportunity to discuss and pray about the issues featured.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN BURLEY & MENSTON
MISSION AFRICA
LENT LECTURES 2006 ARRANGED BY THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES OF BURLEY AND MENSTON
6th March: Global Church, Global Mission - Bishop Michael Doe (General Secretary, the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel)
13th March: The Developing Method of Mission - Fr John Troy (Comboni Missionary)
20th March: Rwanda since the Genocide - Ian Smith (CMS Northern Team Leader)
27th March: The People of Kilimanjaro - Dr Debbie Carmichael (Eye Surgeon; Kilimanjaro)
3rd April: Our Local Links with Mali - Deborah Hutchinson (Joliba Trust)
Lectures at: THE CATHOLIC PARISH HALL, BRADFORD ROAD, BURLEY
EVERYONE WELCOME - REFRESHMENTS
RETIRING COLLECTION
Churches Together in Burley and Menston
The Global Week of Action on trade justice joined together thousands of campaigners across the world. In London 25 thousand campaigners took part in an all-night vigil and marched to Downing Street to wake up Tony Blair to trade justice. Churches Together in Burley and Menston wanted to play their part and organised 24 Hrs of Action from 8am on Friday 15 April 2005. View the events that took place. Burley and Menston Global Week of Action - April 2005
During the year we receive several videos. Some are an inspiring magazine–style programme of interviews, music and films from around the world. There are also feature videos with vivid stories of Christian Aid’s work helping the world’s poorest communities. It is hard hitting and heart-warming information. Whenever news breaks of emergencies around the world information is sent so we can be fully informed on the best way to help. In Burley we meet once a month to see the videos.
Burley in Wharfedale Christian Aid Video Hour 2006
Christian Aid Video Hour meets in the room at the back of Salem United Reformed Church Hall. (The church will be used if the room has a booking) The meetings are from 6.45pm. – 7.45pm. on the following Mondays. There is the opportunity to discuss and pray about the issues featured.
- 6 February
- (6 March - Lent Lecture - Catholic Parish Hall)
- (3 April - Lent Lecture - Catholic Parish Hall)
- 5 June
- 3 July
- 7 August
- 4 September
- 2 October
- 6 November
- 4 December
Christian Aid Coffee Morning
Fairly traded fashions, jewellery, accessories, home-furnishings and gifts will be available this year. Items come from a variety of sources many traded by Namaste. Competitively priced.
Saturday March 18th 2006
10am –12noon
At the Methodist church
Tickets 50p
We will also have Fairtrade tea, coffee and food items. Cakes and other new gifts will be welcome for the usual stalls.
Fairly traded fashions, jewellery, accessories, home-furnishings and gifts will be available this year. Items come from a variety of sources many traded by Namaste. Competitively priced.
Saturday March 18th 2006
10am –12noon
At the Methodist church
Tickets 50p
We will also have Fairtrade tea, coffee and food items. Cakes and other new gifts will be welcome for the usual stalls.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN BURLEY & MENSTON
MISSION AFRICA
LENT LECTURES 2006 ARRANGED BY THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES OF BURLEY AND MENSTON
6th March: Global Church, Global Mission - Bishop Michael Doe (General Secretary, the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel)
13th March: The Developing Method of Mission - Fr John Troy (Comboni Missionary)
20th March: Rwanda since the Genocide - Ian Smith (CMS Northern Team Leader)
27th March: The People of Kilimanjaro - Dr Debbie Carmichael (Eye Surgeon; Kilimanjaro)
3rd April: Our Local Links with Mali - Deborah Hutchinson (Joliba Trust)
Lectures at: THE CATHOLIC PARISH HALL, BRADFORD ROAD, BURLEY
EVERYONE WELCOME - REFRESHMENTS
RETIRING COLLECTION
Christian Aid Week 2005
In Burley there was an increase in the total from the house to house collection. Many thanks to all who helped us raise
In addition the collection from the United Service was £438.80 Many thanks to all those who collected and contributed.
In Burley there was an increase in the total from the house to house collection. Many thanks to all who helped us raise
£5,515.94
In addition the collection from the United Service was £438.80 Many thanks to all those who collected and contributed.
Churches Together in Burley and Menston
The Global Week of Action on trade justice joined together thousands of campaigners across the world. In London 25 thousand campaigners took part in an all-night vigil and marched to Downing Street to wake up Tony Blair to trade justice. Churches Together in Burley and Menston wanted to play their part and organised 24 Hrs of Action from 8am on Friday 15 April 2005. View the events that took place. Burley and Menston Global Week of Action - April 2005
Christian Aid Week 2004
In Burley the total from the house to house collection was a wonderful
In addition the collection from the United Service was £152.95. Many thanks to all those who collected and contributed.
In Burley the total from the house to house collection was a wonderful
£5,011.19
In addition the collection from the United Service was £152.95. Many thanks to all those who collected and contributed.
Churches Together in Burley and Menston LENT LECTURES 2004
Theme Trade Justice
Mondays 7.30 – 9.00pm
The Catholic Parish Hall, Bradford Road, Burley in Wharfedale
1 March
Putting Trade Justice in context
Grinding poverty and the exploitation of people in the developing world invariably raises the same question: why?
We have invited Dr Daleep Mukarji (Director of Christian Aid) to put Trade Justice in context by helping us to understand the underlying causes of poverty (e.g., history, debt, conflict, HIV/AIDS, corruption, unfair trade) and to say how this shapes the work of church agencies like Christian Aid and CAFOD. We are particularly keen to know why Trade Justice is a key campaign and how it can help to end the scandal of poverty.
8 March
2) Hearing God’s call in the market place
One fifth of the world’s population – of which we are a part – own nearly 80% of the world’s riches. Should we feel fortunate or guilty? Has scripture anything to say to us about this?
We have invited Romy Tiongco (Christian Aid’s Westside Team Leader) to share with us his own experience in the Philippines of people at the other end of the wealth scale and the injustice they live with each day. We are particularly keen to for him to explore a Western Christian response to the scandal of poverty and why we should concern ourselves with Trade Justice issues.
15 March
3) Trade rules, economics and world institutions: made simple.
Dipping our toes into Trade Justice issues can leave us feeling out of our depth. Can someone please explain, in simple terms, what we need to know?
We have invited Peter Wrigley ( Economist) and Lindsey Pearson ( Chair - Trade Injustice and Debt Action Leeds) to give us a ‘plain man‘s guide’ to the global economy and the institutions (World Trade Organisation, IMF, World bank, Quad etc.) that regulate it. We are particularly keen to understand how current trade rules are unfair and what solutions the Trade Justice Movement seeks to promote.
22 March
4) I believe in Trade Justice. Now what?
Understanding the need for Trade Justice in our world is one thing – knowing what to do following our conversion is another.
We have invited Stephen Chapman (Yorkshire Director : CAFOD) to help us understand more about the Trade Justice Movement: how it started and what campaigning has taken place so far. We would like to be convinced that campaigning does work! We would also like to know what we can do as individuals and as members of church communities.
29 March
5) What are WE going to do about it?