The role of Church in contemporary society - CCEAChurch promoting unity
Christians believe Jesus taught the importance of helping others who are less fortunate. Today the Church can help tackle issues of homelessness, poverty, loneliness and disunity.
The Church can do a number of things to help promote unity within a diverse and multicultural community.
On a Sunday, religious leaders can:
Teach the importance of care for, and acceptance of, people from different backgrounds, cultures and religions.
Run services in other languages if there is a large community of non-English speakers nearby.
Hold special anti-racism or HolocaustThe killing of millions of Jewish people and others by the Nazis (the rulers of Germany) before and during the Second World War (a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945). memorial services.
Throughout the week they can:
Run after-school or homework clubs to help children from different backgrounds to mix and spend time together.
Hold parent and toddler groups to bring families together in a safe environment.
Run youth clubs to encourage young people not to gather on the streets at the weekend.
Celebrate other traditions outside their own, eg the Chinese New Year.