“The year 2007 marks the bicentenary of the abolition of the Atlantic slave trade, and many organisations and groups have used this celebration to also highlight the fact that modern forms of slavery still exist,” said organiser Sarah Avey.
“Like the abolitionists from then, we want to have our eyes opened to injustices and to do anything that we can to make changes to these situations. Therefore, this event will bring together some organisations who will be able to better inform us about what is going on with regards to modern day slavery and things that we can practically do to help. It will also provide opportunity for personal reflection on the theme of slavery and freedom, both world wide and for us as individuals, and to respond in prayer.
“We would like to encourage as many of the local community to come along as possible. There will be fairly traded refreshments free of charge, a play area and face painting for the children, the opportunity to take part in a “freedom” creative art piece and space for personal reflection on the theme of slavery and freedom.”
www.cathedral.org.ukTwo events that address the issue of slavery are being put on by
Norwich churches to mark the bicentenary of the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Norwich Vineyard is holding a Freedom Event on Saturday November 24, from 1.30-5.30pm at the Dussindale Centre, Pound Lane. The event will include exhibitions, children’s activities, creative art and the space for personal reflection and there is no charge for admission.
“The year 2007 marks the bicentenary of the abolition of the Atlantic slave trade, and many organisations and groups have used this celebration to also highlight the fact that modern forms of slavery still exist,” said organiser Sarah Avey.
“Like the abolitionists from then, we want to have our eyes opened to injustices and to do anything that we can to make changes to these situations. Therefore, this event will bring together some organisations who will be able to better inform us about what is going on with regards to modern day slavery and things that we can practically do to help. It will also provide opportunity for personal reflection on the theme of slavery and freedom, both world wide and for us as individuals, and to respond in prayer.
“We would like to encourage as many of the local community to come along as possible. There will be fairly traded refreshments free of charge, a play area and face painting for the children, the opportunity to take part in a “freedom” creative art piece and space for personal reflection on the theme of slavery and freedom.”
Meanwhile, a discussion forum will be held at Norwich Cathedral on Tuesday November 20 from 10.30am to 12 noon on the subject: Is Slavery Dead?
Guest speakers include: Audrey Davis from the Black Museum of Alexandria, Virginia, USA, Richard Maguire from the Norfolk and Norwich Race Equality Council; Des McKeating from Great Yarmouth Migrant Workers and Ron Craigie from the UK Human Trafficking Unit in Sheffield.
www.cathedral.org.ukTwo events that address the issue of slavery are being put on by
Norwich churches to mark the bicentenary of the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Norwich Vineyard is holding a Freedom Event on Saturday November 24, from 1.30-5.30pm at the Dussindale Centre, Pound Lane. The event will include exhibitions, children’s activities, creative art and the space for personal reflection and there is no charge for admission.
“The year 2007 marks the bicentenary of the abolition of the Atlantic slave trade, and many organisations and groups have used this celebration to also highlight the fact that modern forms of slavery still exist,” said organiser Sarah Avey.
“Like the abolitionists from then, we want to have our eyes opened to injustices and to do anything that we can to make changes to these situations. Therefore, this event will bring together some organisations who will be able to better inform us about what is going on with regards to modern day slavery and things that we can practically do to help. It will also provide opportunity for personal reflection on the theme of slavery and freedom, both world wide and for us as individuals, and to respond in prayer.
“We would like to encourage as many of the local community to come along as possible. There will be fairly traded refreshments free of charge, a play area and face painting for the children, the opportunity to take part in a “freedom” creative art piece and space for personal reflection on the theme of slavery and freedom.”
Meanwhile, a discussion forum will be held at Norwich Cathedral on Tuesday November 20 from 10.30am to 12 noon on the subject: Is Slavery Dead?
Guest speakers include: Audrey Davis from the Black Museum of Alexandria, Virginia, USA, Richard Maguire from the Norfolk and Norwich Race Equality Council; Des McKeating from Great Yarmouth Migrant Workers and Ron Craigie from the UK Human Trafficking Unit in Sheffield.
By courtesy of Network Norwich website
