This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Faith in the City report.
Together Liverpool is proud to lead the Faith in the City 40th Anniversary project in the Liverpool City Region on behalf of our partners Churches Together in Merseyside (CTMR).
The Faith in the City 40th Anniversary project will focus on three key themes:
- Charity to Solidarity
- What Difference Does Faith Make?
- How can faith communities engage with civic leaders?
Key events will include the annual Micah Lecture, hosted by the Diocese of Liverpool at Liverpool Cathedral, and the annual Social Action Network Conference, hosted by the Archdiocese of Liverpool, both taking place in the summer.
Together Liverpool and our CTMR partners will also host a Faith in the City 40th Anniversary celebration event this autumn, engaging stakeholders and civic leaders in the work. We’ll present the Vision for the City manifesto with a call to action for future collaboration towards real change.
Get involved
We’re calling on faith communities across the Liverpool City Region to share their stories of action and impact. Whether tackling poverty, addressing housing challenges, or confronting inequality, we want to showcase the incredible work happening in our communities.
These stories will help form the foundation of our Vision for the City manifesto, capturing the lived experiences of faith groups and exploring how we can move from charity to solidarity while reimagining faith’s role in social justice.
What is Faith in the City?
Published in 1985, the Faith in the City report was a direct response to the social and economic challenges facing Britain’s inner cities and housing estates in the 1980s. It examined critical issues such as unemployment, inadequate housing, and racial tensions and called for united action from both the Church and the government to tackle these challenges and promote social justice.
One of the key authors of the report was the former Bishop of Liverpool, David Sheppard, whose leadership continues to resonate. His contributions give the report a deep connection to our region, where many of the issues it addressed remain pressing today.
Contact Together Liverpool:
If you have a story to share contact Fran at Together Liverpool.
