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Justice and Peace | St. Joseph's Parish Clarkston

Justice and Peace

Working within the Justice and Peace structure to formulate responses to justice issues locally and globally through prayer, letter writing, and appropriate non-violent actions.

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Our Mission & Purpose

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Saint Joseph's Justice and Peace Group

One of the first groups formed after the establishment of the Justice and Peace Commission. We campaign through letter writing, lobbying, and host open evening talks on "Integrating Life and Faith."

We are the Saint Joseph's Justice and Peace parish group. Our aim is to work within the Justice and Peace structure to formulate a response to justice issues locally and globally. We aim to do this by encouraging parishioners to take action through prayer, letter writing and/or appropriate non-violent actions.

Within this framework we have recently formed the parish Care of Creation deanery group and are at present recipients of the bronze eco-congregation award. We have formed a deanery group with Saint Bridget's and Saint Cadoc's and welcome parishioners from their parish to our meetings. Our aim is to encourage all to lead more environmentally friendly lives in a spiritual and practical way.

All are welcome.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of the parish Justice and Peace/Care of Creation Deanery group is on the 27th January at 7.30pm in the Saint Joseph's small meeting room.

Monthly Concern

Monthly Concern

Say No to Assisted Suicide

The current raised concern of the group is the Assisted Dying bills currently going through Holyrood and Westminster parliament. This bill proposes that anyone over 16 who is terminally ill, mentally competent and wishes to die can end their life.

Bill Status & Actions

Scottish Parliament (Holyrood)

Stage 3 - Final Stage

Last stage before becoming an Act of Parliament Track Bill
UK Parliament (Westminster)

House of Lords Committee Stage

Committee stage review in progress Track Bill
Read Bishop's Letter: "Called to Care, Not to Kill" Template for Writing to MPs/MSPs Read: "A Law Without Dignity"

All Active Campaigns

Our Justice and Peace group addresses pressing social issues through advocacy, prayer, and action. Below are our current areas of focus.

Active

War in Gaza

We are praying for all those affected in the war in Gaza and hope that the current ceasefire agreement shall allow for some peace in the region.
Glasgow to Gaza Declaration Church Letter to Foreign Secretary
Active

SCIAF Gaza Appeal

A SCIAF campaign appealing for spiritual and financial support for the people in Gaza and encouraging us to write to MPs condemning the violence, calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Sign SCIAF Petition
International

Stop Trade With Settlements

Joined 80+ civil society organisations worldwide calling on governments to ban all trade with illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory.
Campaign Report
Ongoing

Turn Debt into Hope

More than 240,000 people globally have signed the petition for debt justice placing people and planet before profits. Calling for relief for 54 countries crippled by debt.
Sign the Petition
Active

Dignity Not Detention

Those inside centres such as Dungavel are treated differently simply because of their origins. The UK is the only country in Europe with unlimited detention.
Join Solidarity Gathering
Commemoration

No to Nuclear Weapons

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Over £300 billion spent on nuclear weapons in past 5 years instead of people and planet.
Peace Gathering Info
Legislative Alert

Safe Access Zones Bill

Concern about proposed 'Safe Access Zones' around abortion clinics that would criminalise audible prayer, silent vigils, and even certain actions within private homes.
Write to MSPs Template
Legislative Alert

Conversion Therapy Ban

Scottish Government consulting on banning "conversion therapy." Concerns it could criminalise sensitive parent-child conversations and pastoral guidance upholding church teaching.
More Information Track UK Bill

Care of Creation & Environmental Justice

The newly formed parish deanery group, with Saint Cadoc's and Saint Bridget's hopes to heighten awareness of environmental issues and respond by leading more environmentally friendly lives. We use references from the Holy Father encyclical "Laudato Si" and "Laudato Deum". Working within the eco-congregation framework we are hoping to work our way to a silver award in the future.

Eco-Congregation Scotland

East Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub

We are proud members of the local climate action network

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Our Mission

The East Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub (ERCAH) was set up to bring together people, community groups, and organisations across the area to support joined up, community-led climate action.

The Hub aims to encourage collaboration, facilitate knowledge and resource sharing, and support groups and individuals on starting their climate action journeys.

Who We Are

ERCAH is facilitated by Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO. We are part of a national network of hubs funded by the Scottish Government to help Scotland make a fair and just transition to Net Zero.

Scottish Government Net Zero Programme
Climate Emergency

Scottish Climate Targets Scrapped

On 18th April 2024, the Scottish Government announced it was scrapping the target of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030. The 2045 Net Zero target remains, but this setback is of great concern as we must act now to prevent significant impacts to our world.
Read BBC Coverage

Meetings, Minutes & Events

Upcoming Solidarity Gathering

Date: Sunday, 30th November

Event: Dignity Not Detention, Solidarity Gathering

Location: Dungavel IRC, 1pm to 1.45pm

Meeting Minutes Archive

Access minutes from our recent Justice and Peace / Care of Creation Deanery group meetings.

No meeting minutes have been published yet.

Get Involved & Contact

We welcome all new members who are interested in working for justice and peace. Join us in our mission to put faith into action.

Group Coordinator

John Seenan
Justice and Peace Group Coordinator

Email

jeseenan@btinternet.com

Phone

0141 644 2725

Justice & Peace Scotland

justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk

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St Joseph's Parish Office
2 Eaglesham Rd, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7BT

Join Our Efforts: Whether you're interested in environmental issues, human rights, social justice, or peace initiatives, there's a place for you in our Justice and Peace group. We campaign through letter writing, lobbying, and host open evening talks on "Integrating Life and Faith." All are welcome regardless of previous experience.

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