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 and refreshments will be provided.

Guest speaker: Alexander DesForges, Communications Director at the Santa Marta Group


Date: Thursday 6th November

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Location: St Edward the Confessor RC Church Hall, Romford RM1 4AT


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Guest speaker: John Paul de Quay, Co-Founder of the Ecological Conversion Group

Join us as we celebrate our shared call to ‘care for our common home’. Hear from the Diocesan Caritas team, Laudato Si’ Animators, and our guest speaker. Enjoy refreshments and a chance to explore St Teresa’s Parish Church and grounds, followed by a time of prayer and lively discussions on how our parishes can continue to live simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with the poor.


Date: Saturday 15th November

Time: 10am – 12:30pm

Location: St Teresa of Lisieux Parish Hall, Clairmont Road, Lexden CO3 9BE


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Guest speakers: Basildon Night Shelter, Beacon House Colchester, Your Place Newham

Come together as we explore how our parishes can respond to homelessness and the cost-of-living crisis. With speakers from charitable organisations and shelters across Essex and East London, we’ll discover practical ways to make a difference together as the Diocese of Brentwood.


Date: Saturday 24th January

Time: 10am – 12:30pm

Location: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Hall, 160 The Grove, Stratford E15 1BJ


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Guest speaker: Jenny Sinclair, founder and director of Together for the Common Good.

You’ll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, share ideas, and forge new partnerships. Whether you’re a parishioner wanting to know more, a committed volunteer, a staff member in one of our schools, or simply looking to connect with others in the Diocese of Brentwood who are passionate about social action, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out!


Date: Saturday 7th March

Time: 1pm – 5pm

Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall, Cambridge Park, Wanstead E11 2PR


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