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Social action & engagement

Churches have a long and impressive history of social action, fuelled by a deep desire to show God’s love in action. We care for people and serve a God who meets needs.

Take a look at just some of the areas churches are involved in, below, and get practical advice and support of specialist Christian charities working in these fields.

In this section:

Building community

Building community

Our neighbours come in all shapes and sizes, colours and creeds; here are some ideas and resources to help build lasting, loving relationships with them.

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Criminal justice

Criminal justice

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Debt and money

Debt and money

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Environment

Environment

Practical and simple steps that have the potential to cut your carbon footprint, cut costs and reduce waste.

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Fair & ethical trade

Fair & ethical trade

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Health

Health

Resources and local initiatives related to mental, physical and emotional health.

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Housing

Housing

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Loneliness

Loneliness

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Modern slavery

Modern slavery

Modern slavery is an umbrella term for all forms of slavery, trafficking and exploitation.

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Poverty & homelessness

Poverty & homelessness

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Refugee support

Refugee support

Helping refugees resettle in Norfolk & Waveney

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Sports

Sports

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World engagement

World engagement

We are committed to supporting links with churches across the world.

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Resources to support social action

A range of resources to encourage and support social action; made available through the Mission Hub.

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    • Structure & committees
    • Budget & accounts
    • Partnerships
    • Safeguarding
    • Vacancies
  • Supporting churches
    • Mission Hub
    • Mission Enablers
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    • Discipleship & spirituality
    • Children, youth & families
    • Church planting & revitalisation
    • Social action & engagement
    • Publicity & communications
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    • Parish data, forms, statistics & maps
    • Church buildings & property
    • Legal responsibilities & guidance
    • Safeguarding training & support
    • Shop (order printed publications)
      • Ministries & roles in the church:
        • Clergy
        • Curates & Ordinands
        • Licensed Lay Ministers
        • Self-Supporting Ministers
        • Authorised Worship Assistants
        • Churchwardens
        • Other key roles (admin, finance, etc.)
  • Supporting Schools
    • COVID-19 support resources
    • Our education strategy
    • SIAMS, RE & Collective Worship
    • Governance
    • Training & events
    • Multi-Academy Trusts
    • Education Services Company (DONESC)
    • Headteachers
    • School vacancies
    • Why choose a church school?
    • Footprints newsletter
    • Our schools & academies
    • Meet the team
    • Safeguarding in schools
    • School buildings & sites
    • Working with churches
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