SPEAK news

Campaigns Co-Ordinator

Submitted 11 years 3 months ago by Matthew.
The SPEAK Network is a dynamic network of Christian students and young adults, who pray and campaign for Global Justice. With creative campaigns like the 'Big Dress', we seek to inspire groups and individuals to speak out in situations which are unjust. We host annual gatherings, training events, and take part in both Christian and Non-Christian festivals.
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Don't just sit there... join a SPEAK Group in your area!

Submitted 11 years 4 months ago by Matthew.
Do you wish there were people in your area you could meet with to pray and campaign? Do you have a group of friends who are interested, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you host a regular SPEAK group, but you'd like to get more people involved? Then read on...
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Music Speaks-athon Bardic Tour 'Mini Legs'

Submitted 11 years 4 months ago by Matthew.
The Bardic Tour Speak-athon has, over the last year, been seeking to integrate Speak values. It has been gaining momentum with people across the network, who have been getting on their bikes to raise money for the Speak related projects. We are now moving into the second phase of the Bardic Tour...
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Flower Model is coming...

Submitted 11 years 5 months ago by Matthew.
Twice a year, members of the SPEAK Network come together to dream dreams, plan plans and look to the future of the network. We call it 'Flower Model' because we want to function like a single organism, drawing strength and life from all of the constituent parts. If you'd like to get more involved in planning and growing the network, join us 17th to 18th November, at Desmond Tutu House in Bradford.
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The Prophets That No One Listened To

Submitted 11 years 5 months ago by Chris.
This morning, a bunch of people gathered outside Church House to pray while the building was being used to house an arms conference. Chris went along and gives his thoughts and reflections...
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Job Opportunity!

Submitted 11 years 5 months ago by Matthew.
SPEAK are looking for someone to join the NST! We're looking for a new administrator to help support the work of the Network Support Team. We need someone who's passionate about seeking justice, and has the skills to keep things running smoothly in our busy London office as we prepare for new campaigns, new events, and a new year of work with students around the country. Interested? Read on...
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The Ministry of Defence write back...

Submitted 11 years 5 months ago by Andy.
Remember the blue 'Dehumanising Destruction' Pray & Post card? After handing another batch into 10 Downing Street, the Ministry of Defence have given us a response.
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Book Review: Fingerprints of Fire, Footprints of Peace, by Noel Moules

Submitted 11 years 6 months ago by Matthew.
SPEAK are long-time supporters of Workshop, a project which provides a course of Christian learning to Churches and individuals who are keen to explore faith in a broad and practical way. Its founder, Noel Moules, has taken part in SPEAK events in the past, and has recently release a book: "Fingerprints of Fire, Footprints of Peace". Former SPEAK director Jo Frew reviews it here...
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5th-11th November: SPEAK Week is coming!

Submitted 11 years 6 months ago by Matthew.
Every year, dedicated SPEAK members take a week in November to hit the streets and share their love of justice with the world, and raise money for SPEAK in the process. This year is no exception! Around the country, SPEAK groups will be out there, doing wild and exciting things that catch the imagination of the whole community...
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SPEAK-a-thon Bardic Bike Tour journeys far and wide this month!

Submitted 11 years 6 months ago by Mike.
Cambridge Norwich Sheffield Manchester London
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