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One World Week in St Albans
23rd - 30th October 2005
We’re going to hear a lot of promises made in 2005 about making poverty history. It’s a promising year because the UK holds both the EU and G8 presidencies, the Commission for Africa is due to report and progress towards the 2015 Millennium Development Goals will be assessed. Opportunities for big promises – but will they be kept? Will poverty be history by 2006?
OWW
offers you the chance to make promises that will be fulfilled. By 2006, what
difference will you have made in your local community and to yourself – and
the world?
Scroll down for more details onwhat's happening in St Albans during OWW
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Events
Peace Vigil
Saturday 22nd Oct 12.30 - 1.30 pm Outside the Alban Arena, St Peter's Street
For concerned people of all faiths and none. Arranged by CTSA
Faith in Politics
Sunday 23rd Oct 3.00 pm
Friends' Meeting House, Upper Lattimore Road
Annual Will Samuel Lecture by Michael Bartlet
Arranged by St Albans Society of Friends
Ecumenical Service with a One World Theme
Sunday 23rd Oct 6.00 pm
St Leonard's Parish Church, Sandridge
Arranged by Churches Together in Marshalswick |
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Throughout the Week
Actions Speak Louder than Words onday 17th - Sunday 30th October Where: In the Abbey North Transept
An EXHIBITION highlighting overseas projects being supported by groups in St Albans
Fair Trade Stall Monday 24th - Saturday 29th Oct Where: In the Clock Tower
The stall will be open daily from 10am to 
4pm,
selling goods from developing countries, including coffe, tea, chocolate,
nuts, dried fruit, Christmas Cards, wrapping paper, gifts, stationery and
jewellery |
The Elimination of Poverty
Monday 24th Oct 8.00 pm
St. Bartholomew's Church, Vesta Avenue
Three individuals share
their perspectives from the point of 
view of their faiths and their experience
in three different
continents.
Arranged by the Baha'i Community
Make Poverty History
Tuesday 25th Oct 8.00 pm
St Saviour's Parish Church, Sandpit Lane
Liz Needham of Oxfam asks - "What happens now?" Arranged by CTSA
Responding to Africa
Thursday 27th Oct 8.00 pm
The United Synagogue, Oswald Road
Dr Thomas Jaye of Birmingham University asks - "Can we really make poverty history?"
Arranged by the St Albans Council of Christians and Jews
Peru is more than Machu Picchu
Friday 28th Oct 8.00 pm
Trinity United Reformed Church,
Beaconsfield Rd/Victoria St.
Jane Czibarra, volunteer worker in Peru
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What is One World Week?
One World Week builds relationships of mutual respect that cross boundaries,
so that all may enjoy fullness of life and justice in our shared world.
Its aims are…
to enable groups at local
level to work across boundaries such as culture, ethnicity, gender and creed,
and to recognise we are part of one world in combating inequality and discrimination.
to stimulate activities which nurture values of 'ubuntu' (active togetherness)
and lead to learning, understanding and action for global justice
to work at a national level towards enabling diverse global perspectives to be heard, valued and have an impact.
OWW is an active member of the Make
Poverty History alliance, a member of the Development Education Association,
and is involved in European Global Education Week. OWW is supported and sponsored
by the members of the Churches World Development Network.
One World Week was established in 1978, and United Nations Day (24th October)
falls in OWW each year. OWW is constantly reaching out to new groups from
different faiths and cultural backgrounds in the UK and beyond.
Charity number 1107762, Registered Company in England and Wales no. 4665250.
One
World Week itself is an annual opportunity to join a worldwide movement of
people taking action for justice locally and globally:
local events to celebrate the diversity of cultures in our communities
joining together to learn and share in caring for the Earth and its resources
taking action for justice, equality, peace and fullness of life for all.
But .... it's not just ONE week of action… but a lifetime commitment!!
Don’t be constrained by the dates – you can use the OWW Resources throughout
the year.
Tell OWW via their website or office about what you plan to do by adding your events to the OWW Events Listing.
The OWW office is there to support you with resources, contacts and inspiration.
Order the 2005 Action Kit for everything you need to make commitments to a fairer world in 2005 and beyond
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