Churches Together in Kings Langley
Christian Aid prayers:
Climate change and the COP 29 summit which concluded on 22 November
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November and it is crucial now that commitments made are monitored and adhered to. This is especially important with the change of administration in the USA next year with talk of Donald Trump withdrawing from previous agreements and increasing fossil fuel energy. Climate change affects us all and we must pray that all leaders take a perspective that recognises the impact on their own people and also those most vulnerable in our world who have the least resources to cope with it.
Halloween with a difference ...
31 October, All Hallows Eve, or "Halloween" also known as All Saints' Eve
This is a special day in the Christian Calendar, when past saints are remembered. Christian Aid's Paul Tucker visited a living "saint" at her care home in Hemel Hempstead on 31 October.
Jean Osborn, of All Saints, Kings Langley, has also been a long term member of the Christian Aid Team and Paul was pleased to present her with a long service certificate.
Afterwards Paul said: "We chatted for a while, and she was proud to remember her time as a librarian and as a woman, which she said was unusual in her day. She also remembered with fondness her time in the church".
Appeal
Christian Aid: DEC appeal£ 530.67 raised so far and prayers that the aid will get through
Thank you to all who contributed to the DEC appeal for the Middle East which has particularly focused on Gaza and Lebanon. UNICEF and other aid groups say that “The entire Palestinian population in north Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence”. It is vital that aid is allowed to get through to this, and other areas. Please pray that this will take place urgently.
You can still donate to this appeal here
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Christian Aid News
Christian Aid Charity Meal: 18 November at La Banq mediterranean restaurant, Abbots Langley
All tickets have now been sold or pledged. There is always the possibility of some not being taken up, so if you would like some let us know and we will put you on a waiting list.
