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DECEMBERE-BULLETIN

Note some items may be repeated from last month, but new items have been added so read on…

Diary of Events forDecember 2016/ January 2017

Thurs 1st DecThe European Response to the Migrant Crisis. 6.30 – 8. Brother Johannes Maertens from the Calais Catholic Worker House (Ste Marie Skobstova) will lead discussion on the European response to refugee/migrant crisis at London Catholic Worker, 49 Mattison Road, N4. All Welcome.

World AIDS Day Mass 6pm part of a series of London-wide events, forming an AIDS Quilt Trail across London at the Church of the Immaculate Conception (Farm Street Jesuit Church), 11 Mount Street, Mayfair, London W1K 3AH. The Beacon Music Group will accompany the Mass.

Love in Action Launch 6.30-8.30 at Our Lady of Victories Church Hall, 235a Kensington High Street, London W86SA. Organised by CARITAS Westminster. All Welcome! RSVP to

Sat 3rd DecCatholic Worker Christmas Party3 pm at 49 Mattison Road, N4. All welcome. Food and drink, no alcohol, contributions invited.

Mon 5th DecChocolate of Peace: Cocoa challenging violence– 6pm. Evening of film and conversation with producer Gwen Burnyeat, exploring the journey of the Peace Community of San Jose de Apartado in Colombia. The evening will chart the story of their organic chocolate production, their experience of violence and resilience, and their fight to remain neutral in the face of the Colombian armed conflict. Come for an evening of hope, inspiration and insight into peacebuilding for the future. Book a place at

Tues 6th DecPax Christi Advent Peace Serviceis always one of the highlights of their year and takes place at St Aloysius, Euston, London, on Tuesday 6 December from 7pm. All Welcome.The service is followed by an alternative Christmas market which willfeature goods from the Philippines, the Jesuit Refugee Service,Traidcraft, Zaytoun (Palestinian olive oil, soap etc), the LondonCatholic Worker and olive wood goods from Pax Christi partners inBethlehem. Mulled wine and mince pies too!All welcome to join the choir. Rehearsal on Sunday 4 December at 2.30at St Aloysius Church.

Sun 8th DecDeeper resources for action: Eco-dharma and social change. What can we learn from Buddhist practice about how to be powerful and effective agents of change? Join us for an evening of conversation and exploration with Guhyapati, founder of the Ecodharma Centre in northern Spain. Book a place at

Tues 10th DecDeeper Resources for Collaborative ActionIn this one day training with activist, educator and founder of the Ecodharma Centre, Guhyapati will share his unique approach to effective collaboration. Learn new skills in how to collaborate, communicate and make decisions effectively. Explore how to draw out the best in yourself and others, to stay in healthy relationship, build teams based on shared values – and get things done! Book at

Thurs 12th JanGulwali Passarlay: An Afghan refugee's journey of escape to a new life in Britain. 6:30 PM A fascinating and inspiring evening of conversation with Gulwali Passarlay, author, youth leader and undergraduate of Manchester University. Book a place at

Sat 14th JanNew Approaches to Foreign Policy: SOAS CND meeting. SOAS CND, in association with London Region CND, invites you to this conference to discuss the recent vote at the UN to start negotiations on a global nuclear ban. Speakers include Larry Sanders (Green Party speaker, brother of Bernie), Keith Bennett (former editor Asian Times), Prof Steven Rose, Chris Cole (Drone Wars UK) Dave Webb (Chair CND UK), Ellie Kinney (Youth & Student CND) and Nobu Ono (SOAS CND). Please note that London Region CND’s AGM will take place before the start of the conference. Registration from 9.30am. / 020 7607 2302.

WED 18th JANJUSTICE AND PEACE OPEN EVENING AND SHARING SOCIAL WITH MASS AT 6.30PM FOLLOWED BY A SOCIAL AND SHARING EVENT. ALL WELCOME! FULLER DETAILS IN JANUARY JUSTICE AND PEACE E-BULLETIN

Sat 28th JanNurturing Creation – (Re)discovering a radical creation-centred way of being

A one-day workshop open to all who are interested in Green Christian's Way of Life at St Aloysius Church, 20 Phoenix Road, London NW1 1TA. (near Euston station) Saturday 28 January, 2017. 11am to 4.30pm. Cost free – but donations on the day welcome. Booking is essential as space is limited. Deadline for receiving bookings is 21 January 2017.To book a place

February

Tuesday 6th Feb 7-9pm Science, Justice, Faith and Care for the Earth: An interdisciplinary discussion on Pope Francis' Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si' A panel of eminent speakers including Prof Clare Grey, Richard Solly of London Mining Network, Dr Martin Poulsom of Heythrop College. Prof Anne Power of LSE will chair.Explore the science, faith, and action required to deal with climate change! Venue: Cruciform Building, UCL at 7 pm, for this free event.. Event is organised by the Newman House Chaplaincy and Westminster Justice and Peace. Register at