Church Action on Poverty Sunday resources

Church Action on Poverty Sunday 2026 was held on October 18th.

The resources remain available below, so if that date didn’t work for you, you can still take part on a day that suits your church.

General resources

  • Full resource pack – full of ideas, inspiring stories, worship materials and more
  • Event poster – Print in A3 or A4 and display in the run-up to your event (and on the day) 

Lunch resources

Keep the conversation flowing and learn more about why Church Action on Poverty exists. We’ve got placemats that your congregation can add your prayers or messages to; conversation cards on the theme of food, faith & fellowship; and flyers to make it easier for guests to donate. 

  • Flyers for the table – Please place one or two on every table.
  • Conversation cards – Print a few copies, cut the cards out, and distribute them around the tables
  • Placemats – Print as many as you need, and ask your guests to write their own prayer or message, and send us a picture.

Art resources

We have three stunning ‘tablescape’ paintings, reflecting the theme of food, faith and fellowship. They have been created by Susan Bence, a Church Action on Poverty supporter and talented artist. Each is accompanied by a suggested scripture reading, and conversation prompts.

  • Art pack – Print the pages to display on your wall. A3 is best, but A4 will work if you don’t have an A3 printer.
  • Poem by Brian Ford

Worship resources

Latest from Church Action on Poverty

A posed group shot of about 20 people

38 years of amazing work in the North East are marked

Group members, friends and guests at the Passing On The Torch event Friends, supporters and members, past and present, gathered at St Joseph’s in Gateshead as Church Action on Poverty North East (CAPNE) celebrated 38 years of work challenging poverty

What two-way hospitality can look like in churches

Geoff Moore looks at food, faith and fellowship, and how his church (and others) can encourage two-way hospitality.  Geoff delivered this sermon at St Brandon’s in Brancepeth, near Durham, on Church Action on Poverty Sunday. Readings: Isaiah 35:3-6; Psalm 147:1-7;

A large group of people behind a table at Westminster, with the Commons crest in the foreground

We’re in a new food alliance, with a message for Government

16 October 2026 The launch of the Affordable Food Alliance Leading affordable food organisations have joined forces, and are urging the Government to recognise their role in tackling hunger, food insecurity and community fragmentation. The new Affordable Food Alliance includes