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SUMMARY:Lenten Retreat
DESCRIPTION:View the Lenten Retreat poster\nThe Birmingham Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission is holding a Lenten Retreat on Saturday 17 February 2018. \nIt takes place at St Paul’s Convent\, Selly Park\, Birmingham B29 7LL from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Registration starts at 10:00 am. \nThe retreat is a time of reflection\, silence and prayer for those involved or interested in the work for justice\, peace and social justice. It will be led by Fr. Dries SJ from Manresa House. All are welcome. \n£10\, or concessions £5. To be collected on the day. \nTea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own packed lunch. \nHow to book:\nTo register your intention to attend\, please email Janet Vaughan\, Administrator\, Birmingham Justice and Peace Commission on bham.jandp@gmail.com. Alternatively\, you can book online by clicking here.  \n 
URL:https://caritas-aob.co.uk/event/justice-peace-commission-lenten-retreat/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Convent\, Selly Park\, Birmingham\, B29 7LL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Homeless Sunday 2018
DESCRIPTION:Homeless Sunday is an annual event organised by Housing Justice and Scottish Churches Housing Action. 2018’s event takes place on Sunday 28th January.  \nThe day brings Christians together to pray\, reflect and take action on homelessness. It is also a chance to offer solidarity and provide a united Christian voice for change. They want people to be aware\, active and adamant that it must end. \nWith homelessness increasing throughout the country\, Housing Justice want this to be the biggest Homeless Sunday ever. They aim to raise awareness about homelessness and increase the number of people taking action. They also want to send a message to policy makers that no one should be without a home that meets their needs. \nTo help churches take part\, Housing Justice has produced resources. These include theological reflections and fact sheets on homelessness. Churches can also request a speaker from Housing Justice visit them to talk about the issues. \nFind out more on Housing Justice’s website.
URL:https://caritas-aob.co.uk/event/homeless-sunday-2018/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180125T000000
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SUMMARY:Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
DESCRIPTION:The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place from Thursday 18 to Thursday 25 January. \nResources\nThis year’s theme is ‘That all may be free’ and resources have been produced by Caribbean Christians. The resources look at some of the issues faced by churches of the Caribbean\, including human rights abuses\, debt\, trafficking\, modern day slavery\, and domestic abuse. They include prayers and reflections\, as well as a ‘go and do’ section with information on how people can give practical help. \nResources can be downloaded from the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland website.  \nFurther information can also be found on the World Council of Churches’ website. \nServices and celebration\nIn conjunction with the Week of Prayer\, members of Churches Together are holding joint services as follows: \n\n2.00pm on Saturday 20 January at Uttoxeter Methodist Church\n6.30pm on Sunday 21 January at St Chad’s Anglican Church\, Lichfield\n6.30pm on Sunday 21 January at Holy Trinity Catholic Church\, Newcastle-under-Lyme\n\nOn 21 January from 6.30pm Churches Together and Love Stafford are holding a celebration\, ‘Taking Faith to Work.’ It will take place at Rising Brook Baptist Church\, Stafford. To find out more\, contact email@lindaandjohn.net or call 07876 551658.
URL:https://caritas-aob.co.uk/event/week-prayer-christian-unity/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171204
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SUMMARY:Tabor House Blessing
DESCRIPTION:On 3 December\, Archbishop Bernard Longley will lead a blessing of Birmingham’s new homeless shelter\, Tabor House at St Annes Church\, Digbeth. \nThe blessing by His Grace\, which is by invitation only\, reaffirms the Archdiocese’s commitment to helping homeless men and women. It is one of the founding partners behind Tabor House\, along with local charities\, organisations and individuals. \nThere will be refreshments available for guests\, and will feature live music. \nTabor House held an official launch on World Homeless Day\, 10 October\, almost two weeks after welcoming its first guests. Read more about the launch in the latest news section. \nVolunteering opportunities\nCurrently\, there are six beds at Tabor House. This will extend to fifteen after a learning period that will enable volunteers and staff to ensure everything is running smoothly and the support is the best it can be. \nOver 100 volunteers give their time to support the people staying there\, providing hospitality\, respect\, friendship and mentoring. There is an ongoing call for extra volunteers\, especially those who can cover night shifts. To find out more\, contact Mairead Shaw\, Coordinator\, on 07387 418318.
URL:https://caritas-aob.co.uk/event/tabor-house-blessing/
LOCATION:St Anne’s Catholic Church\, Alcester Street\, Birmingham\, B12 0PB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171120
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SUMMARY:World Day of the Poor
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 19 November 2017 is the first ever World Day of the Poor and Christian communities the world over are invited to mark the day. \nLast year\, Pope Francis announced that 19 November would become annual World Day of the Poor. He called on Christians worldwide to offer friendship\, solidarity and welcome to the poorest among us. Communities are asked to unite in love and in acts of service and bear witness to Jesus’s preferential option for the poor. \nThe Day encourages everyone to find a way to encounter people living in poverty. It invites us to pray together\, to develop our understanding of poverty and to take action. Pope Francis says that doing so “enables us to understand the deepest truth of the Gospel.” He hopes it will help us reflect on the fact that if there are destitute people on our streets there can be no justice or social peace. \nCSAN World Day of the Poor resources\nParishes around the world will take part in activities to celebrate the first World Day of the Poor. To help them\, CSAN has published a series of resources on its website. These include videos\, liturgy resources\, faith sharing resources\, prayer cards\, and newsletter inserts. They also include ideas on how to take action and help people in need. \nTo download the resources\, visit CSAN’s website: www.csan.org.uk/worlddayofthepoor.
URL:https://caritas-aob.co.uk/event/world-day-of-the-poor/
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SUMMARY:Chase the Cake - bike ride for Tabor House
DESCRIPTION:Want to challenge yourself to help raise money for a good cause? Join an off-road tour of Cannock Chase in October and raise money for iShelter – the group behind Birmingham’s new night shelter\, Tabor House. \nThere will be different courses so people of all ages and abilities should find something to suit them. Tour the local area with the family walking route or the family off-road cycling route. Or if you’re feeling more adventurous\, join the challenging 33 mile and 65 mile road rides. \nThere will also be homemade cake and tea and coffee on the day. All money raised will go to support homeless people in the Midlands. \nFind out more and register on the event page on British Cycling’s website.
URL:https://caritas-aob.co.uk/event/chase-the-cake-bike-ride-for-tabor-house/
LOCATION:Cannock Chase
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SUMMARY:Pastoral Care Project AGM
DESCRIPTION:The Pastoral Care Project’s Board of Trustees invite you to join them for their Annual General Meeting on 23 September. \nThe meeting will take place from 10:00am – 12:00pm at their base in Coleshill. It will feature a number of guest speakers\, talking about the project’s work. Rt Rev. David McGough will offer theological reflection. Please see the event poster for full details of speakers and their topics. \nAfterwards there will be a buffet lunch and the opportunity to network. \nTo reserve your place\, download the booking form and return it to info@pastoralcareproject.org.uk. \nThe Pastoral Care Project offers spiritual support and practical advice for people with  dementia and their carers. It organises annual Dementia Prayer Week\, provides days of reflection and formation\, and it produces resources for parishes\, schools\, and organisations. To find out more about the work of the Pastoral Care Project\, visit their website\, www.pastoralcareproject.org.uk. \nDownloads: \nPoster\nBooking form
URL:https://caritas-aob.co.uk/event/pastoral-care-project-agm/
LOCATION:St George’s House\, St George's House\, Coleshill\, Birmingham\, B46 3FG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastoral Care Project":MAILTO:info@pastoralcareproject.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Tabor House - Volunteer open evening
DESCRIPTION:Opening in September 2017\, Tabor House is Birmingham’s only permanent night shelter. \nThe project will provide a bed for the night\, a shower\, food\, warm clothes\, dignity\, respect and the hand of friendship alongside the support to move on\, delivered by local experts\, partners and trained volunteers. \nTabor House is opening its door in September 2017. As a result\, the project is seeking to recruit Hospitality Volunteers\, Shift Leaders and Volunteer Mentors to support this much needed provision. \nTo find out more about these roles\, please come along to the open evening on Thursday 13 July\, 6pm – 9pm at St Anne’s Catholic Church\, 96 Bradford Street\, Birmingham B12 0PY.
URL:https://caritas-aob.co.uk/event/tabor-house-volunteer-open-evening/
LOCATION:St Anne’s Catholic Church\, Alcester Street\, Birmingham\, B12 0PB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170318T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170318T160000
DTSTAMP:20170623T100849Z
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SUMMARY:Lent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Justice and Peace Commission and Caritas Archdiocese of Birmingham are holding a Lent Retreat on Saturday 18 March 2017 at St Paul’s Convent in Birmingham. \nEntitled ‘‘Following Jesus\, Friend of the Poor and Excluded”\, the event takes place from 10.30am – 4.00pm and is open to all. It will offer a time of reflection\, silence and prayer for those involved or interested in the work for justice and peace and social justice. \nA donation of £5 or £10 is requested\, to be collected on the day. Participants need to bring their own lunch\, although tea and coffee will be provided. \nTo register your interest in the retreat\, email David Jenkins\, Administrator\, Birmingham J&P Commission on jenkins@woxon.freeserve.co.uk or phone Father Gerry Murray on 01788 813263. \n  \n 
URL:https://caritas-aob.co.uk/event/lent-retreat/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Convent\, Selly Park\, Birmingham\, B29 7LL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fatima House launch
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URL:https://caritas-aob.co.uk/event/fatima-house-launch/
LOCATION:St Anne’s Parish Centre\, Alcester Road\, Digbeth\, Birmingham\, B12 0PH\, United Kingdom
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