3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Charlbury Memorial Hall, Browns Lane, Charlbury OX7 3QW
“Ukraine – a piano portrait’
Margaret Fingerhut – piano
CRAG’s Sunday Tea Concerts are held in the Memorial Hall, Browns Lane, Charlbury at 3pm.
The music lasts approximately one hour and is always followed by complimentary tea and CRAG’s legendary homemade cake.
All proceeds to refugee relief.”
Information: https://www.charlburyrefugee.org.uk/events/margaret-fingerhut/
From A Rocha UK:
“Do you see caring for creation as an integral part of your faith, and core to the mission of the Church? Perhaps you do, but meet others who are less convinced that caring for the earth is a key part of the Gospel and missional work.
Join us as we discuss these themes, with Paul Kunert, author of ‘Jesus Died to Save the Planet’, stories from Eco Churches and others. We’ll explore how creation care is at the heart of mission and how a newly refreshed Eco Church survey helps put this into practice.
Book your place via Eventbrite
(Please note that you book via Eventbrite, then are sent a Zoom link at a later stage)
A book talk byProfessor Wendy Pearlman (Northwestern University)
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 5pm to 6pm
Investcorp Lecture Theatre, St Anthony’s College, 62 Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6JF
Hosted by Refugee Studies Centre and Middle East Centre, St Anthony’s College
“The transition away from fossil fuels in Europe is a crucial step toward addressing climate change. But also it is a process fraught with significant geopolitical and practical challenges. Traditional oil and gas suppliers to the European Union will face a significant decline in demand, and hence earnings, as Europe moves towards net zero. Many of these supplier countries are relatively poor, growing and in neighbourhoods much less stable than the EU. This seminar explores how the European Union will approach this challenge, how policy responses will be crafted (and why), and suggest some ideas for policy consideration. The Seminar will explore the multifaceted implications of this transitions impact on energy security, international relations, and domestic economic structures. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the discussion will shed light on Europe’s role in leading global energy transformation while navigating the intricate interplay between geopolitics. Because this presentation is from a policy practitioner, feedback and ideas are very welcome, and a participatory process to create ideas could be developed.”
Details: European Studies Centre Seminar Room
‘Wicked’ Challenges in Migration Management: Weaponization, Politicization, and Hostile Influence Operations
Professor Kelly Greenhill (Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Tufts University, and Visiting Professor And Resident Senior Fellow, MIT)
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 5pm to 6pm
Seminar Room 1, Oxford Department of International Development, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB
Hosted by Refugee Studies Centre
“As allegations of the weaponization of migration proliferate on both sides of the Atlantic, Professor Kelly M Greenhill will explore a triad of intertwined and self-reinforcing challenges that inform, affect and complicate migration management and the politics around border security: 1) the weaponization of migration for political, economic and/or military gain; 2) the politicization and exploitation of fears of migration for domestic political gain – or the weaponization of the weaponization of migration, if you will; and 3) the weaponization of the politicization of migration, in the form of hostile influence operations that rely on the deployment of rumors, conspiracy theories, and other forms of what Greenhill calls “extra-factual information” as well as on the direct and indirect creation of actual migration outflows.
Drawing upon evidence from recent and ongoing cases, Professor Greenhill will also discuss how each of these three distinct phenomena can feed and exacerbate the others, creating vicious feedback loops. leaving target states less secure and more vulnerable to future acts of migration predation and further endangering the human rights of the true victims of migration weaponization, the displaced.
The seminar will be followed by drinks in the Hall.
Registration not required.
All enquiries should be directed to rsc-outreach@qeh.ox.ac.uk. ”
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Online
“We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum during this time. We believe that God hears our prayers as we gather together.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Join Christians from across the UK on Monday 20th January, from 8-9PM, on Zoom to pray with and for refugees. We are looking forward to praying with you! This event will not be recorded.”
For information and to register, go to https://welcomechurches.org/events/refugee-prayer-hour-mar-17
Operation Noah says:
“We will be relaunching our Church Land Use campaign by sharing our vision for Church Land Use, featuring inspiring speakers involved in local actions and promoting resources to grow positive action at local, regional and investment level. Featuring Revd Mike Saunders (St Lawrence’s Hungerford) on growing trees, Jaye Brighton (Loveland, Falmouth) on community farming on glebe land and Revd David Coleman (Eco-Congregation Scotland) on protecting peat.”
Webinar takes place at 1:00 pm
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OxrwSisiSXSFUXQSj0S40g#/registration
“On 3rd April stand in solidarity with refugees by lying down. Sign up and join our [Refugee Support Group’s] CEO, Nick Harborne, for a night under the stars at the Abbey Ruins.
Contact fundraising@rrsg.org.uk for more information or Click here to sign up:
For many refugees, their journey to safety can end not with security but with sleeping on the street. After surviving unimaginable challenges, they face the harsh reality of homelessness— a crisis that has risen by 99% in the last 12 months alone.
The problem is mostly due to the restricted time-frame of 7-28 days given to refugees once their status has been approved.
With so little time available to secure work and a new home, an increasing amount of refugees are finding themselves destitute. At Refugee Support Group, we are working tirelessly to change this reality. We have partnered with Reading Borough Council on a homeless project to support individuals with no recourse to public funding, such as refugees. Together, we are helping them transition from the streets and into safe spaces.
This outdoor event is an opportunity for you to make a difference. Please sign up today and help us raise awareness about this crisis. Fundraising will go towards RSG’s vital services.
Services like our drop-in centres. Our three drop-in centers offer a warm, safe space where refugees and asylum seekers can find refreshments, vital support, solidarity, and guidance. In the last two years, approx. 4000 clients attended our weekly drop-ins.”
13:00 to 16:00
Holy Trinity Church, Upper King St, Leicester
“Churches across the Midlands are increasingly aware of the needs of refugees and people seeking asylum who are following Jesus, as well as the valuable contribution that they bring to every area of church life.
The challenges faced on their journeys to the UK continue as they build new lives here: facing social isolation, grappling with a new cultural context, and even experiencing difficulties in becoming fully integrated into church communities. As the church, we play a vital role in carving out a highway to integration, in providing a warm welcome, and in offering practical support, community, and genuine friendship.
Many people with lived experience of seeking sanctuary also carry inspiring stories of faith and courage which can strengthen and challenge the church as we gather together. Refugees are truly playing a growing role in reviving established church communities across the Midlands.
This one-day regional connect event will bring together Christians from all backgrounds who are followers of Jesus. Join with us to worship, to listen and learn about the thrills and complexities of welcoming and strengthening people seeking refuge, and to connect with other churches and organisations to the glory and splendour of God.”
Cost: £0 to £10
Information and registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/midlands-churches-connect-empowered-people-tickets-1074359922449