Do you want to deepen your church’s ongoing commitment to justice, and help to overcome some challenges facing your community?
One possible step would be to sign up for Church Action on Poverty Sunday, which takes place on 19 October. All participating churches are provided with a resource pack including discussion ideas, worship materials and prayers.
The theme this year is Dreams & Realities, based on a powerful portrait project with artist Stephen Martin at a church in Sheffield, featuring the stories and aspirations of people living in deep hardship. 
Church Action on Poverty is a national charity, which has been supporting and equipping churches for more than 40 years.
Liam Purcell, the charity’s newly-appointed chief executive, says: “As Christians, we know that seeking justice and speaking up against injustice should be an integral part of our faith. The Bible tells us to call out oppression and to challenge unjust systems.
“Knowing where to start isn’t always easy, but when churches put themselves at the heart of this work, as thriving community hubs, amazing change can happen. At Church Action on Poverty, we’ve always said that it is not enough to keep pulling people out of the river, nor simply to wish for change. We need to go upstream, find out what or who is sweeping people into poverty in the first place, and take action there. We’d love to hear what work churches are already involved in, or explore how we might work together.”
Churches can sign up for Church Action on Poverty Sunday at www.church-poverty.org.uk/sunday
