Two free places at NJPN conference for young adults

Westminster Justice & Peace is offering two fully-funded free places for young adults (18-35) at the forthcoming National Justice and Peace Network Conference, 25-27 July 2025.

In return, we invite you to help as a volunteer at the event with tasks such as running our stall at the Just Fair, stewarding or helping with music and liturgy.

The Conference is being held at the beautiful Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU

All expenses will be covered including conference fees, accommodation, meals and travel.

Applicants must live, work or worship within the Diocese of Westminster.

To apply - please send a short message to the Co-ordinator, Colette Joyce, giving your name, address, phone number and email address and a brief description of why you are interested in this opportunity. Short-listed applicants will be invited to an online interview. Email: colettejoyce@rcdow.org.uk

Closing Date: 2 July 2025

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

"War is a defeat for everyone" - Words of Pope Francis, quoted by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re at His Holiness' Requiem Mass on 26 April 2025.

"Peace be with all of you!" - The first words of Pope Leo XIV as he appeared on the balcony of St Peter's in Rome having been just elected by the Conclave on 8 May 2025.

In this Jubilee Year, at a time of transition for the global Catholic community and great upheaval for the world, the National Justice and Peace Network invites you to our annual conference: 'Towards a Just Peace - Challenging the Inevitability of Violence'

The weekend provides opportunities for networking and prayer with Catholics and others from across the country who share an interest in world peace and the promotion of social justice. There will be talks, workshops, prayer, a Just Fair with stalls from many different charities and organisations, and time for socialising.

Speakers this year include Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, who will address the theme, and Dr Joanna Frew of Rethinking Security, who will explore what real security looks like today.

Workshop contributors include Richard Solly of Jesuit Missions and Ellen Teague of the Columban Justice, Peace and Ecology Team who will explore links between violence and environmental problems. Another workshop will listen to the voices of bereaved Israelis and Palestinians who are committed to working together for a Just Peace. Bokani Tshidzu of Operation Noah will explore 'Investing in Peace through Climate Action.' Quakers in Britain will look at how local interfaith and intercommunal relations in Britain are impacted by international conflicts.

NJPN says: "Journey with us this jubilee year as we open the doors to a just peace for current and future generations. Join us as we commit to taking restorative action to bring about peace and justice for migrants, or people living in poverty and inequality and for a world in climate crisis. We owe it to future generations to make this Jubilee permanent".

LINKS

National Justice and Peace Network: www.justice-and-peace.org.uk/

Hayes Conference Centre: www.cct.org.uk/the-hayes/the-hayes-conference-centre