Religious Education and Social Justice

World Food Day and International Day for Eradication of Poverty 

On Thursday, 16th October it is World Food Day and on Friday, 17th October it is the International Day for Eradication of Poverty.

Jesus shared the important message of community and caring for others at the Last Supper, and we remember this every time we take communion. Jesus’ life reminds us of how important it is to serve others in need. Just like he performed the miracle where he fed five thousand people, we are also encouraged to work towards a world where all people have enough healthy food to eat.

If you would like to assist people in the local community, there is a basket available in the church foyer for food donations which will be distributed to those in need by the volunteers from St Vincent de Paul. Food items can be dropped off in the church on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings. Alternatively you could drop off cans and packets of food to the school Library and we will take the donations to the church. We can all play a part in helping to eradicatepoverty in the world.

Loving God, 

we come together to reflect on hunger 

in our world today. 

May we open our hearts to your messages 

of love and compassion, 

and like you, 

work towards a just world 

where hunger does not exist. 

Inspire us to make a difference 

in the lives of others 

as we stand together 

with our brothers and sisters 

around the world.

Amen.

Jane Wilkinson

Religious Education Leader