We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming in-person events, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore our core areas of focus in greater depth. Each event will feature speakers with extensive on-the-ground experience, knowledge, and insight to share. Below, you’ll find detailed information for each session, including our guest speakers, schedules and locations.
Please note that all these events are free.
Celebrating 20 years of survivor voices, creativity, and community impact
To mark its 20th anniversary, Medaille Trust is launching a touring art exhibition created by survivors of modern slavery and exploitation. The roadshow brings together art, storytelling, and community engagement to raise awareness and deepen understanding of Medaille Trust’s work
Date: Saturday, 11th July 2026
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Location: St Margaret’s Parish Hall, 79 Barking Road, Canning Town E16 4HB
Join us for the Caritas Brentwood Networking Day 2027
Date: Saturday, 6th February 2027
Time: 12:45pm – 5pm
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall, 51 Cambridge Park, London E11 2PR
This event explores what environmental justice looks like in practice across our Diocese, from parish sustainability initiatives to wider action on climate and creation. Come and learn how faith communities across Essex and East London are living out integral ecology, and find out how your parish or school can also take part.
Date: Saturday, 26th September 2026
Time: 10:00-12:30
Location:Cathedral of St Mary and St Helen, Ingrave Rd, Brentwood CM15 8AT
Join us to hear how our parishes, schools and volunteers are responding to homelessness across Essex and East London and discover practical ways you can get involved, from fundraising and donations to volunteering your time. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, this is a chance to turn compassion into action.
Date: Saturday, 17th October 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:30
Location:St Alban’s Catholic Church Hall, Langdale Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 5JX
“Love the stranger, for you were once strangers.” This call from Scripture sits at the heart of Caritas Brentwood’s work with refugees and people seeking asylum. Join us to hear directly about the challenges facing displaced people in our communities and the practical, welcoming response being led by parishes and volunteers across Essex and East London.
Date: Saturday, 14th November 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:30
Location:St Anne Line Catholic Church Hall, 7 Grove Crescent, South Woodford E18 2JR
