The Diocese of Sheffield is the Church in Action

We, the Church, are a living body committed to meeting the practical as well as the spiritual needs of our communities. Often, it is church people and buildings that remain in communities when all other services and agencies have closed or withdrawn.

Using these and other resources, each year our local action helps:

• Protect thousands of local children
• Support young and first-time parents
• Communities to break down barriers and build community life
• Ensure local people's voices are heard and listened to
• Create lasting jobs and opportunities
• Provide valuable community space for local groups
• Preserve beautiful buildings for generations to enjoy

The Church in Action provides life-changing projects and amenities for children and their families from every faith and background. It can take a pivotal role in bringing whole communities together to meet local needs and begin long-term regeneration.

The Church in Action is for everyone, not just those who go to church. It demonstrates the church's mission to love our neighbours, an aspiration shared by every major religion and one which most people, whether part of a faith group or not, can agree in principle.

Church people and volunteers live and work in every part of our area. Because they are close to real people and places every day, they understand local needs. This makes the Church in Action unique and enables our work to be a focus for real and long-term change.

The Church in Action is administered by the Diocese of Sheffield, a registered charity (no 245861) and regional body for the Church of England. With a few exceptions, it covers the whole of South Yorkshire.

You can help the Church in Action through Payroll Giving. Contact Nick Hutton, nick.hutton@sheffield.anglican.org, 01709 309 151, for details.

A set of 6 laminated A1 posters, which form a display about the Church
in Action, is available for loan free of charge by contacting Nick Hutton at Church House (01709 309 151, nick.hutton@sheffield.anglican.org ) These complement the Church in Action booklets, copies of which are also available free from Church House.

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