Justice & Peace Link Information sheet on events and issues concerning justice & peace in and around and the Clifton March 2020 Ongoing until 4 March Fairtrade Fortnight. https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/en/get-involved/current-campaigns/fairtrade-fortnight

until Tuesday, 31 March City Hall foyer, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TR “Mayors for Peace” art exhibition There are almost 8,000 members of “Mayors for Peace”, in 163 countries (including 80 other cities and towns in the UK). Since it’s formation in 1991, the stated aims of "Mayors for Peace" have been: “To contribute to the attainment of lasting world peace by arousing concern among citizens of the world for the total abolition of nuclear weapons through close solidarity among member cities as well as by striving to solve vital problems for the human race such as starvation and poverty, the plight of refugees, human rights abuses, and environmental degradation”. Bristol’s twin city, Hanover, launched this international art and peace project to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons signed by the nuclear-weapon states USA, the former Soviet Union, and the UK in 1968. The exhibition is currently touring member cities in Europe and North America in the hope that it will inspire local artistic and peace activities. Events Sunday, 1 March Pray and Fast for the Climate – 1st day of every month. The website includes a series of prayer points each month: https://prayandfastfortheclimate.org.uk/

Sunday, 1 March 10:45 am - 12:45 pm Mild West room level 3 (with lift), Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, St Paul's, Bristol BS1 3QY How to be an effective Altruist a talk by Nick Lowry. Most of us want to make a difference. We donate our time and money to charities and causes we deem worthy, choose careers we consider meaningful, and patronise businesses and buy products we believe make the world a better place. Unfortunately, we often base these decisions in intuition and emotions rather than facts. As a result, even our best intentions often lead to ineffective-and sometimes downright harmful-outcomes. So how can we do better? How many people benefit, and by how much? Is this the most effective thing I can do with my career? At this talk, expect to be challenged to think differently, set aside biases, and use evidence and careful reasoning rather than act on impulse. Our event is open to the public and welcomes children. It is free but we do ask for a donation of whatever people can afford. We provide tea, coffee and cake free of charge. There is no need to book tickets. Hosted by the Sunday Assembly.

Monday, 2 March 12 noon - 2.00pm Palestine Museum, 27 Broad St, Bristol, BS1 2HG Fair Trade Farming and Climate Resistance at Palestine Museum A talk on fair trade farming and climate resistance, followed by a Q and A with Mohammed Guzzi, a Zaytoun farmer and Taysir Arbasi from Zaytoun CIC. This will be followed by product tasting and the opportunity to buy the products.

Wednesday, 4 March 7.00pm – 9.30pm Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, 235 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8EP Pax Christi and London Catholic Worker are hosting Kate Hennessy, the grand-daughter of Dorothy Day. Kate will be speaking about her book and about her grandmother. Kate will also be signing copies of her book: ‘The World Will be Saved by Beauty’. The event is free. You can book tickets through Eventbrite

Thursday, 5 March 7.00 for 7.30pm and end by 9.00pm Apostles’ Room, Clifton , Pembroke Road BS8 3BX Lent Conversations 2020: Faith and Climate/Pollution with Reverend Dr John Weaver, Chair of John Ray Initiative. Former Principal of South Wales Baptist College and former President of the Baptist Union. Arranged by Churches Together in Clifton Cotham and Redland. Ffi: click here

Thursday, 5 March 7.00pm St. Mary’s, Julian Road, Bath BA1 2SA Film screening of the documentary “Righting the Wrong” concerning the events that led to the martyrdom of St. Oscar Romero and friends. On hand will be Julian Filochowski (ex-CAFOD director) of the Romero Trust to give an update on El Salvador since the civil war years. St. Oscar Romero is the patron saint of CAFOD.

Thursday, 5 March 1.00pm - 1.30pm St Mary’s Minster, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3PL Climate Prayer Faced with what is happening to God’s creation, people of faith are meeting regularly in Cheltenham for an informal time of prayer. You may like to join in at home if unable to be with us.

Friday, 6 March Women’s World Day of Prayer prepared by women of Zimbabwe wwdp.org.uk

Friday, 6 March CAFOD Lent Fast Day: cafod.org.uk/News/

Saturday, 7 March 11:00 am - 5:00 pm City Hall,College Green, Bristol Celebrate International Women's Day with thousands of women from across Bristol. On the day, there will be more than 50 free events, including workshops on happiness, health, work and climate change. Attendants can also expect photography, life drawing, singing and theatre, as well as self-defence and women's safety classes. There will also be live music, stalls and activities including storytelling, spoken word and feminist philosophy. Sunday, 8 March International Women’s Day: internationalwomensday.com

Sunday, 8 March 8.00pm - 9.00pm The Roman Baths, Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LZ Prayer for Peace to Rain A Vigil for Our Planet in aid of the Australian bushfire appeal. prompted the vision of a global vigil on International Women’s Day. The Vigil is a call to action to people of all faiths and none to stand together as one. Join us for an evening vigil around the stunning torchlit Roman Baths. Free but donations will be requested on the night to support the Australian bushfire appeal, please give generously, suggested minimum donations of £10 per ticket is invited. Booking is needed https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-vigil-for-our-planet-in-aid-of-the-australian-bushfire-appeal-ti ckets-91134199845?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Monday, 9 March 7.00 for 7.30pm and end by 9.00pm. Victoria Methodist,1A Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 1NU Lent Conversations 2020: Science and religion: What are they actually disagreeing about? Nick Spencer Senior Fellow Theos, Author, Broadcaster, Visiting Research Fellow at the Faiths and Civil Society Unit, Goldsmiths, University of London & a Fellow of the International Society for Science & Religion. Arranged by Churches Together in Clifton Cotham and Redland Ffi: click here

Thursday, 12 March 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm (Doors open at 7pm) Clifton Library, 13 Princess Victoria Street, Bristol BS8 4BX We need to be fossil fuel-free within eight years but it can seem impossible. Author Colin Hastings is launching DCarb, a lively, punchy, down-to-earth manual that gives practical, achievable steps, helping you focus on priority areas. He advises working with a ‘carbon buddy’ to increase motivation and reduce the sense of isolation and there is a ‘sister-website’ to support you & help you multiply your impact. Colin will discuss all of this and answer all of your questions. Hosted by Clifton Climate Action. A free event, book your ticket here. All welcome.

Saturday, 14 March 11.00 a.m. Peel Lecture Theatre, University Road, BS8 1RL. The 2020 Bristol Quaker Peace Lecture ‘Human Security: Is It Possible?’ with Diana Francis, a lifelong peace activist, Former President of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation and co-founder of Rethinking Security. Her lecture will look at: What is human security? The military myth. Current crises: is there a way forward? Human nature: do we have what it takes? Vision for the future. Diana Francis has worked for many years with local peace actors and combatants seeking to address violence and build peace: in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. She has written extensively on the basis of that experience. All are welcome; free lecture. Please book through Eventbrite [click here or search “Human Security” on the Eventbrite site]

Saturday, 14 to Sunday, 29 March The Pax Christi Icon in Birmingham. FFi [email protected], 07890 066 309 Saturday, 14 March 10.00 am - 4.00 pm St Margaret's Hall, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DE Mental Health Conference: War On The Mind Trauma, Survival and Resilience a day conference on the impact of occupation, oppression and conflict on the mental health of Palestinians and Israelis, as individuals, communities and societies. The organisers, Bradford on Avon Friends of Palestine, will be hosting a panel of high-profile speakers visiting from all over the UK, and one travelling especially over from Canada. All the speakers are mental health specialists who have close links to the region, from extensive experience working there, and, for some of them, because they themselves are of Palestinian or Israeli background. Tickets £20 - £30, click here.

Thursday, 19 March 6.00 - 7.30pm The New Room (John Wesley's Chapel) 36 The Horsefair, Bristol BS1 3JE Sit Down Next To Me: Does non-violent protest work? - with John Cooper from the Fellowship of Reconciliation and Maggie Moss, a participant in Extinction Rebellion actions. Cost: £5 More information: https://www.newroombristol.org.uk/events-calendar/

Thursday, 19 March 7.00 for 7.30pm and end by 9.00pm. Cotham Church, Cotham Road, BS6 6DR Lent Conversations 2020: Science and religion: Modern slavery Former Dr The Clewer Initiative Bishop of , Former , and of Grantham, Author. Arranged by Churches Together in Clifton Cotham and Redland. Ffi: click here

Thursday, 19 March 1.00pm - 1.30pm St Mary’s Minster, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3PL Climate Prayer Faced with what is happening to God’s creation, people of faith are meeting regularly in Cheltenham for an informal time of prayer. You may like to join in at home if unable to be with us.

Friday, 20 March 7.30pm (doors open 7pm for tea and homemade cake); evening finishes at 9.30pm Redland Church Hall, Rd, Bristol BS6 7HE; nearest train Redland Station; nearest bus no. 9; free parking on nearby roads. Genes, free will and human identity – are humans just gene machines and do scientists have the right to shape them? Professor Keith Fox. Science, Faith and Society – A Christian Perspective. Christians in Science Bristol is informally affiliated to Christians in Science UK (www.cis.org.uk ). Christians in Science is an international network of scientists, teachers and all those interested in the dialogue between science and Christian faith. This year the Bristol local group are investigating the multi-faceted relationship between science and society. For recordings and slides of our previous talks please visit www.cis.org.uk/groups/Bristol

Friday, March 20 7pm Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN Idolising Zion a talk by Robert Cohen. He will be reflecting on the deepening fractures across the Jewish diaspora over Israel and Zionism, and the shrinking space in which to challenge the status quo. As Donald Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ offers the Israeli right almost everything they have wanted – , the settlements, the Jordan Valley, with the Palestinians confined in bantustans – Robert will be asking: Where does the triumph of Zionism leave dissident Jews, and where could Judaism itself be heading? Robert Cohen is one of Britain’s leading dissident Jewish voices. He writes and speaks with great insight into the history of Britain’s Jewish community and the range of opinions within it today. Tickets are now on sale, here.

Saturday, 21 March 10.00 am - 3.00 pm The Emmanuel Meeting House, Narrow Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 2NN Church Action in a Climate Emergency A day conference to support churches in taking further action to care for our shared environment. It will be a fantastic day of learning, sharing and worshipping along with guest speakers from Christian Aid, Operation Noah, Hope for the Future and A Rocha. The day will include practical workshops, creative expression, moving worship, and the chance to network and share materials. Free, but please register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/church-action-in-a-climate-emergency-new-venue-tickets-8294 5065925?aff=ebdssbdestsearch . Refreshments will be available, but please bring a packed lunch. Contact: Clare Fussell, Diocesan Environmental Adviser Email: [email protected] Tel: 0117 9060100

Saturday, 21 March International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination un.org/en/events

Sunday, 22 March World Water Day World 2020 is about water and climate change – and how the two are inextricably linked. Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save lives. Using water more efficiently will reduce greenhouse gases. We cannot afford to wait. Everyone has a role to play. Ffi: https://www.worldwaterday.org/

Tuesday, 24 March 6pm start till 8pm Nishkam Centre 6 Soho Road Handsworth Birmingham B21 9BH ‘Peace in the City, Peace in the World’ An interfaith event promoting peace, on the reception of the Pax Christi Icon of Peace to the Nishkam Centre, Birmingham What’s involved? Speakers reflecting on how faiths promote peace locally and globally. Prayers for peace in the city and the world. Please confirm your attendance at [email protected]

Tuesday, 24 March 40th Anniversary of the murder of St Oscar Romero. There are a variety of events around the Country, see http://www.romerotrust.org.uk/news/romero-week-2020-40-years

Tuesday, 24 March 7.00 for 7.30 pm Lord Mayor's Chapel, College Green, BS1 5TB The Lord Mayor's Civic Inter-Faith Celebration

Thursday, 26 March 7.00 for 7.30pm and end by 9.00pm. Redland Park URC,Redland Park BS6 6SA Lent Conversations 2020: Managing Investments Ethically with Laura Hobbs CFA Deputy Head of Ethical Investment, CCLA. Arranged by Churches Together in Clifton Cotham and Redland. Ffi: click here

Saturday, 28 March 11am-4pm (arrivals from 10.30am) South Street Baptist Church, Exeter, EX1 1EB Ways, Means and Marvels: Iona SW Gathering with Green Christian. This is a joint meeting of Iona SW with Green Christian and is open to all. We will find out about and explore different ways of responding globally, locally and personally to the ecological crisis. The day will include: information about various organisations and movements committed to producing significant change for a sustainable way of living; worship in the Iona Community style; music; a bring -and-share lunch; a bookstall; and Iona Community news from the South West, the island and elsewhere. No charge, but contributions towards the cost are welcome: suggestion £7. Please book: [email protected]

Saturday, 28 March 8.30pm - 9.30pm Earth Hour: Join millions for the global lights out event and be part of the generation who are choosing to fight for our world. https://www.wwf.org.uk/earthhour

Monday, 30 March 7.00pm – 9.30pm Wills Memorial Building, Bristol BS8 1RL What We Need To Do Now The climate crisis is fast approaching. We have 8 years of carbon budget left before a cascade of tipping points becomes extremely likely. How can the UK stop using fossil fuels? Where are the biggest challenges and how far will cost and efficiency trends in solar and wind take us? Avon Needs Trees is proud to be hosting economist and author Chris Goodall, one of the UK’s leading thinkers on these topics. In particular, Chris is a close observer of developments in ‘green hydrogen’ and he will be explaining the implications for our build-out of renewables and for our heating and transport sectors. What is the role of community energy? Chris will also be presenting his thoughts on how we will tackle the really high-emission sectors of clothing, aviation, steel and cement. A change of land-use is essential but how will we feed 8 billion people? And most fundamental of all, are these questions just for government or does individual action matter? Tickets: £8 (students £3.50). Book via Eventbrite here

Tuesday, 31 March 7.00pm – 8.30pm Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham SN15 3ER What We Need To Do Now with Chris Goodall See previous event above for more information. Tickets: £5, book via Eventbrite here

Advance Notice Friday, 17 to Sunday, 19 July The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire 2020 Vision: Action for Life on Earth 42nd Annual Justice and Peace Conference. Speakers include Lorna Gold - ‘Climate Generation: Awakening to our Children’s Future’; Fr Eamonn Mulcahy - ‘From the heart of the Church: Francis’ vision for integral humanity’; Mark Rotherham - ‘Framing the global economic-ecological crisis: integrating ecological and economic change’. Ffi and to book: www.justice-and-peace.org.uk/conference/. NB. late booking charge (£7.50 per adult) if booking after 15, May.

To do Christian Aid prayer chain for climate justice This year is so crucial for the struggle for climate justice. So Christian Aid have launched a prayer chain – filling every day with prayer from now until the end of UN talks at the end of the year, COP26. Will you join people from all over the world, bowing heads and lifting voices for a better world. Sign up here

If you would like to publicise an event, please send details to the Secretary, Clifton Diocese Justice and Peace Commission [email protected]. The events above are included as they may be of interest because of their relevance to peace and justice issues. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the Justice and Peace Commission.