Who is My Neighbour –

A Church Response to Social Disorder Linked to Gangs, Drugs, Guns and Knives

Wednesday February 4th 2009- 6.30 for 7.00pm start

Venue – Greyfriars Church , Friar Street , Reading , RG1 1EH

This report, commissioned by Churches Together in England , represents a significant contribution to the debate about this issue and the tragic effects that it has on individual families and society at large.

The report was officially launched in the House of Commons in July 2008 and since then has received widespread positive coverage in the Secular and Religious Press.

It is now important that the report finds its way on to agendas of local churches. To this end, a series of regional launches is being organised in key urban settings around the country to explore the implementation of recommendations contained in the report.

One of these launch events will occur in Read ing . I write, on behalf of CTB, and in association with Churches Together in Reading to invite you to attend the launch of the report on

• Wednesday February 4th 2009
• 6.30 for 7.00pm start
• Venue – Greyfriars Church , Friar Street , Reading , RG1 1EH

The principal elements of the evening will include some setting of the local scene and of course a presentation of the report by Bishop Joe Aldred who is Secretary of the Minority Ethnic Christian Affairs Group, Churches Together in England and one of the principal authors of the report. There will also be an opportunity for questions, a plenary session and of course networking with the churches but also we hope Local Government, Youth Service and Police Personnel.

We are also promised refreshments!

Copies of the report will be available for sale at £5 each.

With best wishes Honor Alleyne, Churches Together in Berkshire

Park Church URC Hall
Palmer Park Avenue
Reading
RG6 1DN
E-mail: ctber ks@tesco.net