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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:

	producing a newsletter "Just Now" and a calendar of events and activities
	holding special liturgies and providing assistance with liturgies
	marking special days, such as Peace Sunday, Racial Justice Sunday
	arranging meetings with speakers on a given topic
	writing to M.P.s, M.E.P.s and international leaders
	advising and supporting groups and individuals who wish to lobby
	promoting fair trade
	raising awareness through participation in events, campaigns and marches
	supporting those whose human rights are being abused
	campaigning against poverty and injustice
	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:

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