Curates from across the Diocese of Liverpool recently gathered for a Curacy Conference focused on social justice, led by James Green, CEO of Together Liverpool.
The day brought together curates serving in parishes across the diocese for a time of learning, reflection and shared discussion about the challenges facing local communities and the role the Church can play in responding.
Throughout the conference, participants explored four key themes. The first session focused on understanding the communities they serve, encouraging curates to reflect on the social, economic and cultural realities present within their parishes. This was followed by a session on division and belonging, considering how churches can help foster stronger relationships and a deeper sense of community in a time when many people feel increasingly disconnected.
In the afternoon, attention turned to the root causes of poverty, examining both the structural issues that contribute to hardship and the practical ways churches can respond. The final session invited curates to think about defining impact – how the work of churches can lead to meaningful and lasting change in the communities they serve.
The conference offered an opportunity for those in curacy to learn together, share experiences from their own contexts, and reflect on how faith and social action can work hand in hand in ministry across the diocese.
