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