Tag: Self-Reliant Groups

We’re all going on a summer holiday

Self-reliant group facilitator, Laura Walton, writes about how to have fun this summer, whatever the weather. “We’re all going on a summer holidayNo more working for a week or twoFun and laughter on our Summer holidayNo more worries for me

A place to call home

Self-Reliant Group facilitator, Laura Walton, remembers the struggles facing those seeking asylum in this country. A shielding friend visited my back garden this week and even if it had been a bit wild after all the rain, she would have

Way Maker

Self-Reliant Group Facilitator, Laura Walton, reflects on freedom, anxiety and the lifting of lockdown restrictions. How did you spend your Super Saturday? Doing what you’ve been doing nearly every other day of the lockdown so far, be it working at

Something to wonder at and ponder on….

As lockdown restrictions begin to lift, Self-Reliant Group Facilitator Laura Walton, remembers those we have lost in the last few months, reflecting on the joy they brought to our lives. For quite a number of our SRG members there are

Be in my Bubble

Self-Reliant Group Facilitator, Laura Walton, reflects on ‘social bubbles’ and the power of just spending time with people Laura writes a spiritual refection every Sunday as part of the SRG Facebook group’s Spiritual Sunday. A friend told me this week

We are stronger together

Sarah McLoughlin of Nesta explains why they are funding and supporting Church Action on Poverty’s Self-Reliant Groups (SRG) programme.​

A symbol of change

With Church Action on Poverty’s support, new Self-Reliant Groups are emerging across Greater Manchester. Link Worker Joyce Kay explains how SRGs are changing people’s lives.

Transforming the unjust structures of society

To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation A sermon on the fourth mark of mission Church of the Resurrection and St Barnabas, Eastlands Manchester 23 July 2017

Believe in Self-Reliant Groups

Jayne Gosnall is working for Church Action on Poverty setting up Self-Reliant Groups (SRGs) with women in Salford. She explains why SRGs are such a good idea.