Church & Society Commission
Sharing hope with people without a home...
Some suggestions for actions that can be taken at the parish level to help homeless people locally HOMELESS is a rucksack that none of us wants to be carrying. Nonetheless more and more people in our societies are carrying this rucksack today. It runs counter to everything many of us have taken for granted around security, independence, belonging and care of ourselves and of others. The practical suggestions offered here to individuals and communities point us towards provision in this new and distressing circumstance. It is not only the provision of practicalities but the provision of friendship. Each and all of us have a human story. Homelessness prevents people like us from telling such stories and hearing the stories of others. The practical suggestions are straightforward. Your engagement with them and with those in need will be much appreciated. Our request is that you stick with the commitment you make for the full length of time you undertake it. Our appeal is first to you to consider what we have put together; to pray about it and to act upon it. It is a wonderful way to connect Harvest and Christmas and to share what matters with others in today’s society and to play your part in helping it to be a caring community. Thank you for your consideration.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Archbishop Michael Jackson Chair, Church of Ireland Church and Society Commission