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St John’s, Nevilles Cross, Durham, celebrates being a ‘Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Friendly’ Church.
St John’s Church is actively fostering inclusivity by welcoming Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities. Through initiatives like hosting the play “Crystals Vardo” and inviting community members to speak at events, they’re breaking down misunderstandings. Charitable donations and school engagement further demonstrate their commitment to promoting understanding and building stronger community relations.
Abiline McShane – Ambassador for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Friendly Churches for the West Midlands and Warwickshire
Abiline, a British Romany woman describes herself simply as “A mother who helps people.”
Chaplaincy to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people
The Revd Becca Rogers, Associate Priest at Victoria Docks Ascension Church has been Chaplain to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people since October 2022. Becca writes about her chaplaincy role and the support she provides
Albanian Workshops and Culture Create Valuable Connections
What an amazing time we had at Roma Networks 4th International Conference! Ivy Manning, David Blowers, Paul Sayers, Nicky Chater and two of our young people, Michael and Pashey Manning, travelled 9 to 12 April 2024 to Albania.
The Lauda Project, Liverpool
Based out of St. Dunstan’s Parish Church, The Lauda Project is a testament to community collaboration. Volunteers from diverse backgrounds, including the Tsedaqah community and the Roma community itself, work together to support and empower their Romanian Roma friends in Liverpool.
Launch of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Friendly Churches Friday 9th of June 2023 Good Shepherd Church Poole
Kushti Bok was honoured to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to meet up with local Gypsies and Travellers at the Church the Good Shepherd in Poole, on Friday 9th June 2023, to launch the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Friendly Churches intiative.
