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25.06.10
The Big Lunch - Sunday 18th July 2010
The Big Lunch is an Eden Project initiative which aims to build and strengthen communities by encouraging people to have lunch with their neighbours, as a simple, fun and inclusive act of community. Last year 730,000 people ate at 8,000 Lunches all across the UK - the biggest set of street parties since the Golden Jubilee.
It's really easy to get involved. If you're able to help promote The Big Lunch to your contacts and networks please contact Claire Crook on 020 7307 3144 or claire.crook@thebiglunch.com. And if you are interested in holding a Big Lunch in your own community there are lots of free Big Lunch tips, inspiration and resources on our website, where you can also register your Big Lunch on our special map. Visit www.thebiglunch.com
24.06.10
New Catholic Document on Inter Religious Activity.
A new teaching document 'Meeting God in Friend and Stranger' was published in April 2010 by the Catholic Bishops of England & Wales. Addressed primarily to Catholics it is of interest to all Christians and the members of other world religions.
09.04.10
ENSURING A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD: FUNDING FAITH-BASED
ORGANISATIONS TO PROVIDE PUBLICLY FUNDED SERVICES
Faith-based bodies, and religious organisations make a significant contribution to the well-being of society. They are eligible, like any other suitably qualified bodies, to be awarded a tender to deliver publicly funded services, or to be given a grant to carry out a project of benefit to the wider community or to their own members or constituency of supporters.
However, a number of myths surround the funding of faith-based bodies to deliver publicly funded services and can obstruct the fair access of such bodies to public funding and tendering opportunities as part of the third sector.
These notes are a positive attempt to ensure that there is a
level playing field. They are addressed primarily to purchasers and
funders of services in local government.
Some of these myths, followed by the facts in each case, are set out below. To download the infromation use the link.
19.03.10
CDF's new publication, Faiths matters, showcases good practice in faith and inter faith work
http://cdf.msgfocus.com/q/12gnUkWDVrTZH/wv
Communities Secretary John Denham today unveiled a £1m fund to help faith groups get their voices heard by Government and public bodies and help play their part delivering public services
Liverpool Hope University and Merseyside Council of Faiths Present a series of Lectures - What in my faith could I not live without
For further information please use link below.
http://www.faithnorthwest.org.uk/145/168/what-s-new.html
Faiths In Action Round 2 - Your Chance for Funding
For further information and to apply please use the link below.
http://www.faithnorthwest.org.uk/145/146/160/what-s-new.html
