Opening our churches to everybody.
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
FFT submit evidence on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller rights to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The submission highlights a failure of the UK Government to comply with 4 of the Articles within the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination which ensure Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people’s rights are upheld.
Report about Roma Families’ Experiences with Children’s Services – ‘Come to us in a Peaceful Way’
Improving experiences of Roma families with children’s services in England
The Last Journey – The Funeral Rites and Cultural Needs of Gypsies and Travellers
Although death is a biological process, it is the rites, observances, and memorials that often help us to cope with the passing of loved ones, and these processes are shaped by cultural, religious, and family traditions (Collins and Doolittle, 2006). The aim of this study was to learn more about death rites of Gypsy and Traveller families and to identify any significant concerns in order to help funeral directors, and churches, to respond to their cultural needs.
Suggested Guidance for Churches Considering Possible Sanctuary Stopping
Have an honest discussion with your leadership team, and the governing body of your church. For Anglican Churches this will be the parochial Church Council (PCC). What are the reasons for wanting to offer a space, what are the concerns? It is important that everyone feels able to talk and raise any matters.
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