Christian Aid Week, 14 – 20 May
Christian Aid was founded to help refugees scattered over Europe at the end of the Second World War. Christians refused to stand by while those displaced by the war continued to suffer in refugee camps.
The first house to house collection of Christian Aid week was organised 60 years ago, and this year, as then, our focus is on the displaced. Christian Aid continues to support people in need, of every faith or none, working through partners to assist those displaced by war, to respond to other humanitarian crises and to help people in some of the world’s poorest communities to build sustainable lives.
Last year, St. Mary’s and St. Luke’s and 20,000 other churches across the country helped to raise £10m during Christian Aid Week. This year we want to go even further.
During Christian Aid week, we will deliver Christian Aid envelopes to every home in the parish. By giving, you will be helping to improve the lives of people in many parts of the world. We aim to collect all the envelopes, but if yours isn’t collected and you want to donate, please bring the envelope to the Parish Centre next to St Mary’s church. In addition, if you can Gift Aid your donation, its value will be increased by 25% at no cost to you.
Please give generously. Thank you for your support.
Kate Stross, Parish Co-ordinator for Christian Aid