Petitions to support Afghan Refugees
As the first anniversary of the Taliban assuming power in Afghanistan and the evacuation of the US/UK missions there passes, we have been asked to support two petitions relating to the provision of safe routes to the UK for Afghanis who have not been able to leave Afghanistan but are at serious risk.
Mothering Sunday
This mothering Sunday as we honour our own mothers and carers with stories, music, prayers and daffodils we also remember those doing the hard work of mothering in conflict.
Junior choir will be singing a song they have written for their own mums and a cake sale after the service will raise money for Ukranian refugees.
Passiontide Concert: Thank You
Our evening of Music and Poetry for Passiontide was a huge success.
An enthusiastic audience delighted in music ranging from Tallis to Whitaker while enjoying wine and savoury platters prepared by Kathryn Newell.
The proceeds of just over £1,000 will be donated to the Robes night shelters. A matching donation to the DEC Ukraine appeal has been funded by several members of the Holy Spirit Clapham congregation.
An enormous thank you to everyone who organised, performed at and attended this event.
Refugees from Ukraine – what can we do?
At the time of writing, more than 2.5 million people had fled the conflict in Ukraine to neighbouring countries (UNHCR) in what could become Europe's worst refugee crisis of the 21st century, and the worst since the Second World War.
The British government has now reconsidered its Ukrainian immigration policy in light of growing people bloc pressure. In addition to making the process less onerous for family members with passports, a new sponsored humanitarian refugee route is set to be announced.