My Calendar
Week of Oct 19th
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14/10/2024(1 event) BLACK HISTORY MONTH 
Welcome to Black History Month at St. Julie's. We hope conversations might be started that continue long after the end of October. Here's a short intro (1:16) for 2020: A prayerful reflection (3:55) focusing on a conversation between a person and God: So how much do we know of Black History? Here's a video (7:46) that might, unfortunately, be surprising. The last video referred to 1919. So, what was that all about? Our city is significantly involved. Find out more (5:37) 1919 was the year after the First World War. Here's an important perspective on that conflict (6:17) which is not often explored.
We've all probably heard of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott but have you heard about the Bristol Bus Boycott? (Find out more below.) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (available here as a one minute video) Loving God, Help us deepen our understanding, appreciation and experience of living as one people – all made in your image – all sharing a common home. In this special month and beyond, give us courage to ask questions of ourselves and others – even if those questions and responses make us uncomfortable. Help us move beyond the complicity of silence which allows injustice to continue. Help us not be party to postponing that day when all of your people will feel valued and loved - and that we arrive together at the awesome moment when there will be no them – only US! We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN |
15/10/2024(2 events) BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Welcome to Black History Month at St. Julie's. We hope conversations might be started that continue long after the end of October. Here's a short intro (1:16) for 2020: A prayerful reflection (3:55) focusing on a conversation between a person and God: So how much do we know of Black History? Here's a video (7:46) that might, unfortunately, be surprising. The last video referred to 1919. So, what was that all about? Our city is significantly involved. Find out more (5:37) 1919 was the year after the First World War. Here's an important perspective on that conflict (6:17) which is not often explored.
We've all probably heard of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott but have you heard about the Bristol Bus Boycott? (Find out more below.) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (available here as a one minute video) Loving God, Help us deepen our understanding, appreciation and experience of living as one people – all made in your image – all sharing a common home. In this special month and beyond, give us courage to ask questions of ourselves and others – even if those questions and responses make us uncomfortable. Help us move beyond the complicity of silence which allows injustice to continue. Help us not be party to postponing that day when all of your people will feel valued and loved - and that we arrive together at the awesome moment when there will be no them – only US! We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN International Day of Rural Women 
International Day of Rural Women
This day recognizes the role of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty. Rural women and girls play a significant role in agriculture, food security and nutrition, land and natural resource management and unpaid and domestic care work. Women also collect firewood, process foodstuffs by hand, and collect water; 80% of households without piped water rely on women and girls for water collection. Rural women are at the front of the battle lines when natural resources and agriculture are threatened.
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16/10/2024(2 events) BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Welcome to Black History Month at St. Julie's. We hope conversations might be started that continue long after the end of October. Here's a short intro (1:16) for 2020: A prayerful reflection (3:55) focusing on a conversation between a person and God: So how much do we know of Black History? Here's a video (7:46) that might, unfortunately, be surprising. The last video referred to 1919. So, what was that all about? Our city is significantly involved. Find out more (5:37) 1919 was the year after the First World War. Here's an important perspective on that conflict (6:17) which is not often explored.
We've all probably heard of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott but have you heard about the Bristol Bus Boycott? (Find out more below.) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (available here as a one minute video) Loving God, Help us deepen our understanding, appreciation and experience of living as one people – all made in your image – all sharing a common home. In this special month and beyond, give us courage to ask questions of ourselves and others – even if those questions and responses make us uncomfortable. Help us move beyond the complicity of silence which allows injustice to continue. Help us not be party to postponing that day when all of your people will feel valued and loved - and that we arrive together at the awesome moment when there will be no them – only US! We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN World Food Day 
Food - the very stuff of life! Give us this day our daily bread! You are what you eat!
Here's what the Pope tweeted on 16th October 2019! It's World Food Day and it's always uncomfortable to be reminded that children will go to sleep hungry to night!
Here are just a few statistics from the Food Aid Foundation:
Have a look at this 30 second clip: It seems so big but we can do stuff. We can contribute to charities that work overseas. CAFOD springs to mind.
Don't forget too that we can contribute to the local Micah Foodbank for our local people who go hungry - often unnoticed. You might think it's all too big a problem to make a difference but change starts with the individual and it's never a bad time to do a good thing!!! God bless!
HERE'S A PRAYER VIDEO (1:15) FOR TODAY Creator God, We give thanks today for all who produce, prepare and serve food. We give thanks for their diligence in ensuring that what we eat is safe to eat. May they be rewarded fairly and feel appreciated for their efforts and expertise.
Guide us all in our food choices. Help us to consider sustainability, animal welfare and the elimination of wasteful practices.
God who provided manna from heaven, where there are hunger emergencies help us respond generously; guide decision-makers in leading just and compassionate societies where all are looked after and no-one goes hungry. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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17/10/2024(2 events) BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Welcome to Black History Month at St. Julie's. We hope conversations might be started that continue long after the end of October. Here's a short intro (1:16) for 2020: A prayerful reflection (3:55) focusing on a conversation between a person and God: So how much do we know of Black History? Here's a video (7:46) that might, unfortunately, be surprising. The last video referred to 1919. So, what was that all about? Our city is significantly involved. Find out more (5:37) 1919 was the year after the First World War. Here's an important perspective on that conflict (6:17) which is not often explored.
We've all probably heard of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott but have you heard about the Bristol Bus Boycott? (Find out more below.) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (available here as a one minute video) Loving God, Help us deepen our understanding, appreciation and experience of living as one people – all made in your image – all sharing a common home. In this special month and beyond, give us courage to ask questions of ourselves and others – even if those questions and responses make us uncomfortable. Help us move beyond the complicity of silence which allows injustice to continue. Help us not be party to postponing that day when all of your people will feel valued and loved - and that we arrive together at the awesome moment when there will be no them – only US! We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty |
18/10/2024(2 events) BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Welcome to Black History Month at St. Julie's. We hope conversations might be started that continue long after the end of October. Here's a short intro (1:16) for 2020: A prayerful reflection (3:55) focusing on a conversation between a person and God: So how much do we know of Black History? Here's a video (7:46) that might, unfortunately, be surprising. The last video referred to 1919. So, what was that all about? Our city is significantly involved. Find out more (5:37) 1919 was the year after the First World War. Here's an important perspective on that conflict (6:17) which is not often explored.
We've all probably heard of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott but have you heard about the Bristol Bus Boycott? (Find out more below.) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (available here as a one minute video) Loving God, Help us deepen our understanding, appreciation and experience of living as one people – all made in your image – all sharing a common home. In this special month and beyond, give us courage to ask questions of ourselves and others – even if those questions and responses make us uncomfortable. Help us move beyond the complicity of silence which allows injustice to continue. Help us not be party to postponing that day when all of your people will feel valued and loved - and that we arrive together at the awesome moment when there will be no them – only US! We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN Anti-Slavery Day 
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Which century are we living in?
Slavery didn’t end with abolition in the 19th century. It still exists today in every country in the world. There are estimated nearly 21 million people in slavery across the world. Modern slavery is the severe exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. Victims are deceived or coerced into a situation which they cannot leave. Slavery is closer than you think. It happens all over the world, including the UK and the rest of Europe.
In 2015, the government acknowledged that slavery was not a thing of the past and passed legislation:
Here are 10 things that you maybe didn't know about slavery in Britain:
Which do you find most concerning and why? How might you recognise instances of slavery? Someone in slavery might:
What to do if you spot the signs?If you suspect that someone is in slavery, DO NOT confront them or cause a scene as this will likely lead to increased harm for them. Instead, inform relevant authorities or organisations working in the field. If you are in the UK and suspect someone might be in slavery, you have several options:
A PRAYER FOR THIS DAY (available as video - 45 secs - by clicking here) Loving God, we place before you all who are living as slaves; all who are exploited, manipulated and taken advantage of; all who feel trapped with no hope of escape.
Give them strength and comfort, Guide us to notice, speak up and act, Help the authorities take the side of these your children that they be liberated and healed. We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN St. Julie: pray for us, protect us and bless us. |
19/10/2024(1 event) BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Welcome to Black History Month at St. Julie's. We hope conversations might be started that continue long after the end of October. Here's a short intro (1:16) for 2020: A prayerful reflection (3:55) focusing on a conversation between a person and God: So how much do we know of Black History? Here's a video (7:46) that might, unfortunately, be surprising. The last video referred to 1919. So, what was that all about? Our city is significantly involved. Find out more (5:37) 1919 was the year after the First World War. Here's an important perspective on that conflict (6:17) which is not often explored.
We've all probably heard of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott but have you heard about the Bristol Bus Boycott? (Find out more below.) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (available here as a one minute video) Loving God, Help us deepen our understanding, appreciation and experience of living as one people – all made in your image – all sharing a common home. In this special month and beyond, give us courage to ask questions of ourselves and others – even if those questions and responses make us uncomfortable. Help us move beyond the complicity of silence which allows injustice to continue. Help us not be party to postponing that day when all of your people will feel valued and loved - and that we arrive together at the awesome moment when there will be no them – only US! We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN |
20/10/2024(1 event) BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Welcome to Black History Month at St. Julie's. We hope conversations might be started that continue long after the end of October. Here's a short intro (1:16) for 2020: A prayerful reflection (3:55) focusing on a conversation between a person and God: So how much do we know of Black History? Here's a video (7:46) that might, unfortunately, be surprising. The last video referred to 1919. So, what was that all about? Our city is significantly involved. Find out more (5:37) 1919 was the year after the First World War. Here's an important perspective on that conflict (6:17) which is not often explored.
We've all probably heard of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott but have you heard about the Bristol Bus Boycott? (Find out more below.) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (available here as a one minute video) Loving God, Help us deepen our understanding, appreciation and experience of living as one people – all made in your image – all sharing a common home. In this special month and beyond, give us courage to ask questions of ourselves and others – even if those questions and responses make us uncomfortable. Help us move beyond the complicity of silence which allows injustice to continue. Help us not be party to postponing that day when all of your people will feel valued and loved - and that we arrive together at the awesome moment when there will be no them – only US! We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN |
Just imagine not being able to go to school because you have to walk 5 miles to collect water for your family.
