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Nottingham Diocesan Commitment to the Environment

We are all aware more and more of how interconnected God’s world is. Our local actions have a global impact. What we do now will affect the lives of people in the future.

In every Eucharist we celebrate the gifts of creation with joy and wonder. We also ask God’s forgiveness for our shortfalls and depend on grace to amend our ways. Christ has assured us of his presence with us so we can face challenges without despair.

To deal with the challenge of environmental justice requires us to make many changes. This document (which can be found on the Action Plan page of this site) offers pointers to help. It brings together varied resources because every individual and every parish is at a different stage of addressing the issues of living lighter on the earth.

 Bishop of Nottingham

 

 

If you would like to find out about a campaign for new sources of development finance to be raised by setting up a ‘Currency Transaction Levy’ go here;

http://www.stampoutpoverty.org/?lid=1

There’s a 10 minute film to explain about the campaign at; http://www.stampoutpoverty.org/film/?bw=300

You can add your voice to the campaign by emailing the World Bank President Robert Zoellick at

http://www.stampoutpoverty.org/?lid=10779

 

 

This Home Page explains our mission and purpose.

The links on the Links Page, Current Campaigns and Pause for Thought pages are intended to assist research into any aspect of "Justice and Peace" issues. 

Please let us have any thoughts, ideas or comments by using the Feedback page.  We look forward to hearing from you, but please include your name and e-mail address so that we can get back to you.

 



"Among the tasks we commit ourselves to embracing in pursuit of our mission are studying the word of God…..,   developing relationships… and working with those of any faith, or of none, whose activities bring life and hope to human beings."

(Extract from the Diocese of Nottingham Mission Statement)

The Justice and Peace Commission works towards:

exploring the causes of injustice

increasing awareness among others of these issues

praying that unjust situations might be changed for the better

working for justice both at home and abroad

providing practical assistance for those in need
 

The Commission works with parish groups and individuals.  It offers support by:

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producing a newsletter "Just Now" and a calendar of events and activities

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holding special liturgies and providing assistance with liturgies

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marking special days, such as Peace Sunday, Racial Justice Sunday

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arranging meetings with speakers on a given topic

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writing to M.P.s, M.E.P.s and international leaders

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advising and supporting groups and individuals who wish to lobby

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promoting fair trade

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raising awareness through participation in events, campaigns and marches

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supporting those whose human rights are being abused

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campaigning against poverty and injustice

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assisting groups such as CAFOD to raise funds for their project

The Justice and Peace Commission Website provides an opportunity for parishes, groups and individuals to gain information, ideas and support in our very large Diocese. We would ask you to use the Feedback Page so that your ideas, views and opinions can be included as the website is constantly updated.

For further information please contact the:

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Diocese of Nottingham
Justice & Peace Commission

The Diocesan Centre
Mornington Cresent
Mackworth
DERBY
DE22 4BD
Tel: 01332 293836
Fax: 01332 293305
nottinghamjp@yahoo.co.uk

 

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