The Church of England in Norfolk and North-East Suffolk
Social Issues: News and events

News
A consultation on the vital importance of water. This is a special invitation to a consultation at How Hill on Saturday 7 June 2008 on the Water of Life. We would be delighted to see you, and very pleased if you could persuade some others to come with you.

Read the February newsletter from the Joint Public Issues Team.

The Government has now introduced its Climate Change Bill. This Bill will create a new framework for tackling climate change, which is to be welcomed.

Events
Thu 22 May A one-day workshop on dealing with abuse issues (based on Time for Action, the Churches Together in Britain & Ireland report around sexual abuse).

Sat 5 Jul Food Security. Food Security has recently become a hot topic, but what were agricultural labourers eating in the nineteenth century and how does it relate to our diet today?

Tue 18 Nov Based on TIME FOR ACTION, the Churches Together in Britain & Ireland report around sexual abuse, this is a one-day seminar/workshop. Led by Sue Atkinson, it is aimed at clergy, readers, youth workers and all lay leaders who may have to deal with abuse issues.

A four-week course to support and encourage all those who care for older people in our communities in any of many ways.