Faith-based Resources
A few organizations have reached out to me with resources for awareness-building and training opportunities around specific issues for the North East. I will highlight these organizations here, along with links to their websites and contact info. Please feel free to share with your Churches Together groups and churches if it meets a need in your local community.
NECA Gambling North East reached out to me to share their Gambling Awareness and Prevention (GAP) Program. The programme aims "to reduce gambling harm by enhancing the skills and knowledge of diverse professionals to undertake early intervention and prevention."
In particular to our networks, they have designed a training specifically tailored for the Faith, Community and Cultural Lead sectors. This training is free and helps to build awareness to recognize signs of gambling, learn referral pathways and access signposting to local support services.
Christian CND:
The Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) is a specialist section of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. We seek to educate Christians around disarmament issues, provide a space for Christians to campaign for peace on the basis of their faith, and to be a Christian voice in the wider disarmament movement.
To explore or get involved in their work - from becoming a member to inviting one of their speakers to deliver a workshop or a sermon at your church or group. You can come along to their events, such as their annual conference and exciting pilgrimage. You can connect with them via their
mailing list or
email them directly at liddy@christiancnd.org.uk for more information.