SPEAK news

Only 2 weeks to go until Soundcheck 2013, and if you're thinking of joining us, there's still a few spaces left! It's going to be a wonderful weekend, packed with exciting workshops, wonderful speakers and great opportunities to meet other people from around the SPEAK Network. Read on for the latest details of the lineup...
So heart-breaking to hear of the passing of Tony Campolo who helped give The Speak Network Lots support and help over the years including supporting our very first Pray and Postcard 1998! “The Kingdom of God is a Party!” -Tony Campolo (25.2.35-19.11.24)
SANDIE STRATFORD IN COAT OF HOPES
Hopefully you are aware that people are gathering in COP26 In Glasgow this week to demand climate Justice. On November 6th there are many local gatherings and local rallies taking place and you may be able to find one near you. However, if you have life /travel logistics right now there are still ways that you can Pray, write letters, hold leaders to account after they make this commitments and tune into some online workshops that our friends and partners are doing, (listed below) *We are just asking everyone if they are on the March or not to spend 15 mins in prayer on November 6th in solidarity with all walks taking place that day, from 11:00-11:15am Some of the alternative conference the peoples summit is online, keep praying, watching and turning i
2020 has been a challenging time of the unexpected for most of us. One of the most inspiring things of being on the Network support team this year has been to hear the stories of people in the relational network taking action to support their local communities during the Pandemic. Many people have been letting us know of what they have been doing on a mutual aid group locally. From sending encouraging WhatsApp and text messages, to picking up groceries, to having open fridges and food pick up points!!
Ever felt frustrated by the constant talk of economic growth on the main news media? Ever wondered how we can have everlasting growth on a finite planet? Ever wished there was an alternative way to organise our economy that respected the restraints of finite resources and human and planetary well-being?
Just one week to go until the start of Vocal Training 2013 - War No More! And we're excited to be releasing the program for the event.
Michael studied Biblical Studies at the University of Sheffield, where he went on to complete doctoral research on postcolonial and liberationist approaches to the gospels, focusing on Jesus’ sayings on poverty and wealth.
We are pleased to introduce to you the latest member of the Network Support Team! In a couple of weeks, I shall be heading into the sunset to pursue other projects, but I shall be leaving the task of minding the Network Support Team in the capable hands of Holly Petersen. Read on to find out more about her...
After the fantastic festive vibe of Soundcheck, we almost feel like April is the SPEAK New Year. And with it comes a host of new opportunities. We're looking for committed, fun-loving, hard-working, justice-loving individuals with bags of initiative, to help take SPEAK on the next stage of its journey...
The Day of Action is a great opportunity to roll up our sleeves, take to the streets and call for God's justice in the world around us...