Focuses on raising awareness of issues in the developing world and fundraising for projects or in response to emergencies. Our starting points are Fair Trade, the Christian Aid appeal, contacting MPs and other opinion formers, and encouraging Stowmarket to become a ‘Live Simply’ parish.
Parish Tea Party, 21 May 2017
Thanks to Annie Bowen‐Wright for a wonderful tea party on Sunday 21st May. There was a cake stall, a raffle, bag painting for the children, and, of course, tea and cakes and the opportunity to socialise with fellow parishioners. See photos...
The ‘Green Heart’ workshop
On 11 February Rosemary Muntus ran a fun workshop in the Parish Centre making 'green hearts' to support CAFOD's current environmental campaign. About a dozen participants of all ages created their own take on a 'green heart' - a fabric...
Prayers for Peace – 20 November 2016, 3.00pm
This time our prayers centred on the end of the Year of Mercy, and the lessons we will carry forward from it. A reading from St Luke's Gospel reminded us of Jesus as the bringer of forgiveness to the penitent. Can we follow his example of forgiveness, as Pope Francis...
CAFOD+ Report, 22 September 2016
LiveSimply bags – still available
Did you miss out on our special LiveSimply shopping bags? As well as being sustainable and recyclable, these days they could save you a pretty penny when you do your shopping! If you'd like one please email Rosemary.
The LiveSimply Survey
If you didn't see the results of the LiveSimply survey conducted in the parish last year, then here they are. Thank you for your involvement and commitment!
Laudato Si’ Session One: Creation is a caress of God (26 February 2016)
Here is some useful information and a few helpful links to assist you with studying the first session on Laudato Si’.
Studying ‘Laudato Si’
Did you miss our study sessions on Laudato Si’ ? Not to worry – here’s the information you need to study it for yourself!
Simple, effective advice on Living Simply…
Take a look at the website at ecofrenzy.com for practical advice on saving energy in the home – along with valuable insights into the money you’ll save, and the benefit to the environment of the savings you make.
Prayers for Peace, 22 November 2015
In case you were unable to attend the Prayers for Peace, here is the service sheet, the text of the three readings, and some photographs from the day. The five lanterns each contained a candle lit for a city or country that has recently been the victim of a terrorist...