The Tyne and Wear Citizens Delegates Assembly took place at Newcastle University on 26th March. Our diocese was well represented with about a fifth of the delegates present from our parishes and schools.
Bishop Stephen gave a keynote speech in which he spoke of ‘the Common Good‘ and the ‘dignity of all human beings’. He said:
“In the service your institution is giving to others, you are promoting and celebrating the dignity, value and worth shared by all humanity, a truth that is so often ignored.”
Following presentations, discussion and voting, three campaigns were adopted – they are shared here with details of campaign leads should you wish get involved or find out more.
Community Safety – Helen Jarvis: helen.jarvis@newcastle.ac.uk
Child and SEND Provision – Lauren Robinson: lauren@shildonalive.org.uk
NHS Dentistry – Luisa Wakeling: luisa.wakeling@newcastle.ac.uk
There will be two assemblies with candidates for local elections on May 7th at which these campaigns will be presented.
The first is on 23rd April is at Sunderland Minster at from 6-8pm. To take part, please sign up here
The second is on 28th April at St Nicholas’s Anglican Cathedral. To take part, please sign up here
To find out more about Tyne and Wear Citizens visit their website or you can contact Fr Chris Hughes via Chris.Hughes@diocesehn.org.uk or on 0191 2575 801.
