- Save the Word version of the Booking Form to your computer, fill it in, and then email it to admin@justice-and-peace.org.uk, letting us know whether you will be paying by Bank Transfer or Cheque (details on the T’s & C’s document).
- Have a go at filling in the Microsoft Form (those of you who attended last year might have booked your Workshop this way). Please note, we are trialing these forms this year, so if you have any feedback do let us know.
The National Justice & Peace Network Annual Conference will take place at Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire from 19- 21July 2024.
The theme for the weekend is ‘Just Politics’ and the aim to explore the need for truth and integrity in public life. As people of faith, how are we called to work towards honest dialogue and respectful listening in political and social engagement and seek good governance in all seats of power; local, national, and global? What is our gut response when we hear, via our news channels, that the forthcoming election will be full of ‘dirty tricks and muckraking’ How should we respond to such a depressing and alarming prediction. Is this the level of public discourse that we must accept?
Sir John Battle will chair the conference, bringing his vast knowledge and experience of Catholic Social Teaching in action both in the political sphere and community engagement.
During the weekend we will hear from Keynote speakers, take part in workshops, find resources and information in the ‘Just Fair’ and listen to the voices of young adults as they share their hopes and concerns for the future of our world.
Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford, will explore some of the dynamics of public discourse, the implications for individuals and society, some possible solutions and opportunities for Christians and the Church to play a positive role. Molly Scott Cato, Former Green MEP and currently Finance and Economy Spokesperson for the Green Party will speak about how untruth is undermining democracy. Steve Whiting, former manager of the Quaker Turning the Tide Programme, will start to pull together what we have learned from speakers and workshops and help us identify common themes. Colette Joyce of Westminster Justice and Peace Commission will facilitate the session with young people speaking about their concerns, what action they can take and what they look for from others.
The final part of the conference be facilitated by Fr Chris Hughes and Sara Bryson who will share and describe how they have used community organising in campaigns in Tyne and Wear Citizens. They will focus on how participants accept the challenges raised during the weekend and how we move forward in our action for peace and social justice.
Anne Peacey.
Chair NJPN
Conference Reports
Videos and Audio recordings from NJPN’s 2023 Annual Conference “Sustainability? Survival or Shutdown”
Our first Speaker was Brian O’Toole with his talk “Laudato Si’, Catholic Social Teaching and Sustainable Development Goals” The read more
Justice and Peace Network “is needed more than ever before”
National Justice and Peace Network of England and Wales Media Release 23 July 2023 Justice and Peace Network “is read more
NJPN Conference 2022: ‘Let us build the City of God’
NJPN Conference 2022: ‘Let us build the City of God’ Media Release 24 July 2022 ‘Let us build the read more
Aisling Griffin, Ann Farr, Martin Birdseye and John Paul de Quay Offer Signs of Hope
Combined video Ann Farr from Pax Christi Offers Signs of Hope – Middle East Aisling Griffin from read more
Martin Birdseye from CCND offers Signs of Hope – Nuclear Weapons
Martin Birdseye from CCND offers Signs of Hope – Nuclear Weapons
Ann Farr from Pax Christi Offers Signs of Hope – Middle East
Ann Farr from Pax Christi Offers Signs of Hope – Middle East
John Paul de Quay (ECG) Signs of Hope – Journey to 2030
John Paul de Quay (ECG) Signs of Hope – Journey to 2030
Aisling Griffin from Pax Christ offer signs of hope- Working With Young People
Aisling Griffin from Pax Christ offer signs of hope- Working With Young People
Andy Flannagan’s Talk Getting beyond Optimism to Hope: Demonstrating or building the Kingdom in the world of Politics?
Andy Flannagan’s Talk Getting beyond Optimism to Hope: Demonstrating or building the Kingdom in the world of Politics? read more
Fr Patrick Devine’s Talk “Transforming Inter-ethnic Conflict and Religious Ideological Extremism; an Empowering Methodology to Secure Positive Peace”
Fr Patrick Devine’s Talk Transforming Inter-ethnic Conflict and Religious Ideological Extremism; an Empowering Methodology to Secure Positive Peace read more