My Calendar
Events in July 2022
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27/06/2022(3 events) June is PRIDE month 
June is PRIDE MONTH - the time of year when many countries around the world, including the UK, celebrate and continue to push for LGBT+ rights. We're probably all familiar with Pride marches, celebrations that can attract millions of people at a time, and the rainbow gay pride flag, but how, where, and when did Pride begin? What does it stand for today? And while this is a month specially devoted to celebrating LGBT+ identity - it's an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the truly diverse nature of God's creation and our own identity as a human being made in the image of God. HERE'S A SHORT PRAYER FOR THIS (and every) MONTH! When is Pride?In most countries, June is the official Pride month, but some marches and celebrations are held in July and, occasionally, August. Pride is not to be confused with LGBT+ history month, which is celebrated in February in the UK - to coincide with celebrations of the abolition of Section 28 in 2003. Section 28 was a law that prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality" and hindered education about homosexuality in schools. It was introduced by Margaret Thatcher and her Conservative government in 1988 and repealed by Tony Blair's Labour in 2003 (after an earlier, unsuccessful attempt to do so in 2000). Why is it held in June?Pride is held in June to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a series of protests that occurred in New York city after police attempted to raid the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar, in the early hours of June 28, 1969. You can read about Marsha P. Johnson, one of the leading activists at that time, at Station 1 of the Peace Garden! (CLICK HERE FOR A SHORT VIDEO ABOUT MARSHA.) The confrontation sparked a gay rights uprising that grew year on year - including in other American cities and abroad - with each passing anniversary. The Stonewall Inn is now a designated US national monument, and New York city police issued an apology in June 2019 for its officers' actions back in 1969. The movement also spawned the British charity Stonewall, which was founded in 1989 to lobby for equal rights for LGBT+ people. Pride todayPride celebrations today often take the form of large, colourful marches through city centres. Although it is a celebration of LGBT+ people, non-LGBT+ people who believe in equality (sometimes referred to as allies) are usually welcome. Some of the world's largest Pride marches are held in New York city and San Francisco in the US, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Madrid in Spain, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, London in the UK, Tel Aviv in Israel and Mexico City in Mexico. Rainbow flags, as a symbol of gay rights and the LGBTQ community's diversity, are commonplace at Pride marches and one such flag flies in our Peace Garden during this month!
Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help 
We have a beautiful copy of the Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help - sometimes call Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. (Succour is an old word for help which doesn't get used much nowadays.) Here's a video (3:35) relating its history and significance!
Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day |
28/06/2022(1 event) June is PRIDE month
June is PRIDE MONTH - the time of year when many countries around the world, including the UK, celebrate and continue to push for LGBT+ rights. We're probably all familiar with Pride marches, celebrations that can attract millions of people at a time, and the rainbow gay pride flag, but how, where, and when did Pride begin? What does it stand for today? And while this is a month specially devoted to celebrating LGBT+ identity - it's an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the truly diverse nature of God's creation and our own identity as a human being made in the image of God. HERE'S A SHORT PRAYER FOR THIS (and every) MONTH! When is Pride?In most countries, June is the official Pride month, but some marches and celebrations are held in July and, occasionally, August. Pride is not to be confused with LGBT+ history month, which is celebrated in February in the UK - to coincide with celebrations of the abolition of Section 28 in 2003. Section 28 was a law that prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality" and hindered education about homosexuality in schools. It was introduced by Margaret Thatcher and her Conservative government in 1988 and repealed by Tony Blair's Labour in 2003 (after an earlier, unsuccessful attempt to do so in 2000). Why is it held in June?Pride is held in June to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a series of protests that occurred in New York city after police attempted to raid the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar, in the early hours of June 28, 1969. You can read about Marsha P. Johnson, one of the leading activists at that time, at Station 1 of the Peace Garden! (CLICK HERE FOR A SHORT VIDEO ABOUT MARSHA.) The confrontation sparked a gay rights uprising that grew year on year - including in other American cities and abroad - with each passing anniversary. The Stonewall Inn is now a designated US national monument, and New York city police issued an apology in June 2019 for its officers' actions back in 1969. The movement also spawned the British charity Stonewall, which was founded in 1989 to lobby for equal rights for LGBT+ people. Pride todayPride celebrations today often take the form of large, colourful marches through city centres. Although it is a celebration of LGBT+ people, non-LGBT+ people who believe in equality (sometimes referred to as allies) are usually welcome. Some of the world's largest Pride marches are held in New York city and San Francisco in the US, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Madrid in Spain, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, London in the UK, Tel Aviv in Israel and Mexico City in Mexico. Rainbow flags, as a symbol of gay rights and the LGBTQ community's diversity, are commonplace at Pride marches and one such flag flies in our Peace Garden during this month!
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29/06/2022(3 events) June is PRIDE month
June is PRIDE MONTH - the time of year when many countries around the world, including the UK, celebrate and continue to push for LGBT+ rights. We're probably all familiar with Pride marches, celebrations that can attract millions of people at a time, and the rainbow gay pride flag, but how, where, and when did Pride begin? What does it stand for today? And while this is a month specially devoted to celebrating LGBT+ identity - it's an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the truly diverse nature of God's creation and our own identity as a human being made in the image of God. HERE'S A SHORT PRAYER FOR THIS (and every) MONTH! When is Pride?In most countries, June is the official Pride month, but some marches and celebrations are held in July and, occasionally, August. Pride is not to be confused with LGBT+ history month, which is celebrated in February in the UK - to coincide with celebrations of the abolition of Section 28 in 2003. Section 28 was a law that prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality" and hindered education about homosexuality in schools. It was introduced by Margaret Thatcher and her Conservative government in 1988 and repealed by Tony Blair's Labour in 2003 (after an earlier, unsuccessful attempt to do so in 2000). Why is it held in June?Pride is held in June to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a series of protests that occurred in New York city after police attempted to raid the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar, in the early hours of June 28, 1969. You can read about Marsha P. Johnson, one of the leading activists at that time, at Station 1 of the Peace Garden! (CLICK HERE FOR A SHORT VIDEO ABOUT MARSHA.) The confrontation sparked a gay rights uprising that grew year on year - including in other American cities and abroad - with each passing anniversary. The Stonewall Inn is now a designated US national monument, and New York city police issued an apology in June 2019 for its officers' actions back in 1969. The movement also spawned the British charity Stonewall, which was founded in 1989 to lobby for equal rights for LGBT+ people. Pride todayPride celebrations today often take the form of large, colourful marches through city centres. Although it is a celebration of LGBT+ people, non-LGBT+ people who believe in equality (sometimes referred to as allies) are usually welcome. Some of the world's largest Pride marches are held in New York city and San Francisco in the US, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Madrid in Spain, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, London in the UK, Tel Aviv in Israel and Mexico City in Mexico. Rainbow flags, as a symbol of gay rights and the LGBTQ community's diversity, are commonplace at Pride marches and one such flag flies in our Peace Garden during this month!
International Day of the Tropics Traditional date for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul 
One of the great feast days of the Church year! |
30/06/2022(3 events) June is PRIDE month
June is PRIDE MONTH - the time of year when many countries around the world, including the UK, celebrate and continue to push for LGBT+ rights. We're probably all familiar with Pride marches, celebrations that can attract millions of people at a time, and the rainbow gay pride flag, but how, where, and when did Pride begin? What does it stand for today? And while this is a month specially devoted to celebrating LGBT+ identity - it's an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the truly diverse nature of God's creation and our own identity as a human being made in the image of God. HERE'S A SHORT PRAYER FOR THIS (and every) MONTH! When is Pride?In most countries, June is the official Pride month, but some marches and celebrations are held in July and, occasionally, August. Pride is not to be confused with LGBT+ history month, which is celebrated in February in the UK - to coincide with celebrations of the abolition of Section 28 in 2003. Section 28 was a law that prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality" and hindered education about homosexuality in schools. It was introduced by Margaret Thatcher and her Conservative government in 1988 and repealed by Tony Blair's Labour in 2003 (after an earlier, unsuccessful attempt to do so in 2000). Why is it held in June?Pride is held in June to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a series of protests that occurred in New York city after police attempted to raid the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar, in the early hours of June 28, 1969. You can read about Marsha P. Johnson, one of the leading activists at that time, at Station 1 of the Peace Garden! (CLICK HERE FOR A SHORT VIDEO ABOUT MARSHA.) The confrontation sparked a gay rights uprising that grew year on year - including in other American cities and abroad - with each passing anniversary. The Stonewall Inn is now a designated US national monument, and New York city police issued an apology in June 2019 for its officers' actions back in 1969. The movement also spawned the British charity Stonewall, which was founded in 1989 to lobby for equal rights for LGBT+ people. Pride todayPride celebrations today often take the form of large, colourful marches through city centres. Although it is a celebration of LGBT+ people, non-LGBT+ people who believe in equality (sometimes referred to as allies) are usually welcome. Some of the world's largest Pride marches are held in New York city and San Francisco in the US, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Madrid in Spain, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, London in the UK, Tel Aviv in Israel and Mexico City in Mexico. Rainbow flags, as a symbol of gay rights and the LGBTQ community's diversity, are commonplace at Pride marches and one such flag flies in our Peace Garden during this month!
International Asteroid Day 
Asteroid Day is a day focused on raising awareness about the dangers of asteroids which threaten the entire planet. You start reflecting on this through a three minute video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMh4eeh79bs Here's a bit more actual information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0NhCzeebjI A PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving God, we give thanks for all of creation. Give us wisdom as we get to grips with the dangers of asteroids. Help decision makers and researchers as they try to keep us safe.
We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN International Day of Parliamentarism |
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07/07/2022(1 event) World Chocolate Day 
Hello on World Chocolate Day! It's not designated as such by the United Nations as many world days are - but still it's one worth marking! Here are some thoughts about it! Here's an insight into one of the issues of chocolate production: Have a great day! |
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11/07/2022(1 event) World Population Day 
So, how many human beings are there? As our population grows, we pray for all people:
We pray this in the name of the Father, Now, a 2 minute video which raises some interesting points! |
12/07/2022(1 event) St. Julie's Birthday 
Marie Rose Julie Billiart was born in Cuvilly in France on 12th July 1751. Happy birthday to our smiling saint! Here's a THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!
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14/07/2022(1 event) National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Honour Abuse 
There are an estimated 12 'honour' killings each year in the UK although the exact number is unknown. Honour abuse often has multiple perpetrators (including women) from the immediate and extended family and sometimes the community at large which makes prosecutions extremely difficult. Here's some information related to this day:
Here are some key questions to consider:
A PRAYER FOR TODAY (AVAILABLE HERE AS A VIDEO 50 secs)
Loving God, we pray for those who live in fear of honour crimes and for those working to change mindsets.
We cry out to you the God of Peace to end violence against women in all its forms. Teach us to see it.
Teach us to call it out,
Teach us to stand with survivors and demand change.
We ask this in your holy name. AMEN. St. Julie: pray for us, protect us and bless us.
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