The Church, Homelessness and Housing Need: National Conference of Housing Justice

15 Jun 2010 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

This conference will be valuable for anyone with a concern about housing and homelessness in the UK 

An event bringing people together from churches and other organisations involved in advocacy on behalf of people who are homeless and in housing need.

There will be workshops and plenary sessions on current issues. We will share learning and insights as well as examine the role of faith in practical action for social justice.

Speakers

Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham
Rebecca Pritchard, Rough Sleeping Specialist Adviser to Communities and Local Government
Graham Stubbs, St Martins in the Bullring/Birmingham Christian Homeless Forum
Chair: Right Rev. James Langstaff, Bishop of Lynn and Chair of Housing

Workshops

  • Destitute and undocumented - what can churches do?
  • Homeless Europeans - church responses
  • Theology in practice
  • Pastoring, mentoring and befriending
  • Night shelters
  • Mental health
  • Role of the arts  

See the attached documentation for details and booking form or visit the event website.

how to book: 
See the attached booking form or go to the event website
venue: 
Carrs Lane Church Centre
address: 
Birmingham B4 7SX
duration: 
a day
cost: 
£25.00 including lunch andconference materials
organised by: 
Housing Justice
who to contact: 
Housing Justice
phone: 
020 7920 6600