Justice Action at the Martyrs'

Justice Action at the Martyrs’ (JAM) is a group that was formed in order to co-ordinate the Faith and Justice work that takes place within the Parish: The group exists to encourage people to put their FAITH into ACTION!   

The main focus of our work is supporting CAFOD, Amnesty International and Christian Aid and publicising and raising awareness of Fair Trade products.

There are currently 7 members of JAM. Their names are given below.  Many people in the parish support JAM in their own way by praying for justice in our world and by raising money.  Please ask any member of the JAM group if you would like any support or further information.

JAM MEMBERS: Claire Law, Paul Law, Jane Crowther, Michael Machin, Alison Westwood, Paul Westwood & Geoff Thompson.

If you are interested in promoting a fairer world, then why not consider getting involved in JAM?  

  • CAFOD's Live Simply Project

    • Do you wish you could live more simply? Tired of a world of celebrities, consumerism and hype? Then join the livesimply project and get ready for change!

      The idea for livesimply comes from a prophetic document, written by Pope Paul VI.         "On the Development of Peoples" (Populorum Progressio) explains what the Church was saying about the growing poverty and injustice of the developing world.  Written in 1967, the messages are still loud and clear

      "God intended the earth and everything in it for the use       of all human beings and peoples."

      The idea that God calls us to live simply is radical, and in direct contrast to what Western society demands of us - to earn more and more in order to consume on an ever grander scale.

      The livesimply project, which launche      d on 26th November 2006 and runs through 2007, takes up that radical idea. It calls on us to look hard at our lifestyles, and to choose to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the poor.

      Living simply in this sense is not just about money: many people, both in our own country and of course in the developing world, are forced to live very simple lives due to their economic circumstances. Instead, this is a challenge to reflect, celebrate and take action in order to work for justice, and to be happier in ourselves as a result. It's about identifying what we need rather than grasping for more - sharing rather than hoarding.

      Can YOU make a pledge to live more simply?   To concentrate on what you need, rather than what you want?  What changes will help you to identify with the poor?  The list of possibilities is endless – the above are mere suggestions.  We encourage you to take a look at your own lives and make a difference in any way that you feel is appropriate to yourself and your life.

      Find out more by visiting       http://www.livesimply.org.uk/

  • 5 Practical Ways to Make a Difference in our World!

    • If you feel helpless when it comes to making a difference to injustice and poverty in our world, follow some (or all) of these practical tips to help you put your FAITH into ACTION!  Feel free to email us with more suggestions!

      1. PRAY!  Why not combine reading the paper with prayer – when you read about an injustice in our world, bring the issue before God in prayer.  Pray for peace and justice in our world.   

      2. Visit one of the websites listed in our links section.  Often these sites give you the opportunity to send an electronic campaign message, calling for an end to injustice in our world.  The recent campaign run by CAFOD calling for the fair treatment of computer workers achieved a promise by DELL computers that they would implement a fair code of conduct for their suppliers.

      3. Collect your pennies in a jam jar!  When the jar is full, bring it into Church to give to CAFOD.

      1. Buy FAIR TRADE products when shopping.  There are many Fair Trade items available in most supermarkets.  Products include Fair Trade bananas, tea and coffee.  Look of for the logo.  

      This logo guarantees that the workers who produced the goods have been paid a fair wage.  Buying such products is one way that you can ensure that workers are treated fairly.

      1. Save your 2nd “Buy one and get one free” items.  The second (free) items can be donated to Fox Street Homeless Centre, or to the Street Life Homeless Project in Blackpool.  See Claire Law for further details or to make a donation.

 

 

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