On the eve of the Conservative party conference, Christian Aid, Cafod and Tearfund will lead an inspiring day of campaigning and worship in Manchester on the issues of climate change and global poverty. Bear witness to the impact of climate change on the world’s poorest communities, and challenge the government to keep to its pledge to be the ‘greenest government ever’.
There will be separate events in the afternoon before we all come together in Manchester Cathedral for a service, to pray and act on climate change. We will hear from speakers from around the world, and quiz a senior government minister about their plans to tackle climate change.
Joining with other Stop Climate Chaos supporters, we will process to the conference venue to call on the government not to forget the world’s poor during its conference.
We would love for Leeds to be well represented at this event so if you would like to attend but are lacking the vital funds please get in touch with the Christian Aid office (details below) as there is financial support available.
Christian Aid
Join us at Manchester’s Methodist Central Hall for an afternoon of workshops and talks on climate change, tax and other campaign issues. Light refreshments provided.
12noon – 4pm
Afternoon workshops, including partners from the developing world and our director, Loretta Minghella, will be on:
- our climate justice campaign: what’s happened over the last few months, and looking ahead to the UN talks in South Africa
- our tax justice campaign: what it’s about, progress and challenges
- into to campaigning: how it works – in the UK and around the world
- getting your church campaigning – sharing what works.
If you want to be part of a group from Yorkshire talk to Lindsey or Alex in the Leeds Christian Aid office: lpearson@christian-aid.org or ajones@christian-aid.org, 0113 2444764
Cafod
You’ll first take part in CAFOD’s Energiser Afternoon , where you’ll hear from our climate experts and get the latest campaign updates, before heading to a special ecumenical service in Manchester Cathedral. There, we’ll hear from South African theologian Tinyiko Maluleke who will speak on how the global church can lead action on climate change, as well as senior politicians and other special guests.
Register now by calling 020 7095 5417 or emailing: campaignevents@cafod.org.uk
Tearfund
Arrive in Manchester in time for Tearfund’s Climate Justice afternoon at 1.30pm where we will learn, act and pray about climate change, and other issues of injustice with plenty of time for tea and cake! If you’d like to meet The Campaigns Team come along with your lunch from 12.30pm.
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Central Manchester – 6 Mount Street, M2 5NS
