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We make the road by walking – carving out space for participation in the community

November 2, 2016

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Bad endings and dead ends in community work? Let’s look to the reckless sower

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What does it look like when Everyone is Taking Part? Shaftesbury presents at Greenbelt

August 31, 2016

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‘Quiet, please’ – The benefits of silent prayer as a path to deeper faith and wellbeing

August 7, 2016

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Keep Calm and Carry On – reflections on bringing people and communities together after the EU referendum

July 5, 2016

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Shaftesbury presents at the Vatican to raise awareness for disability in the Catholic Church

June 21, 2016

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Challenging your perspective can overcome the barriers to community

June 9, 2016

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Building Dementia Friendly Church: Shaftesbury and the Alzheimer’s Society publish new guidelines for church and faith communities

May 19, 2016

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Recognising the gifts and purpose of all people – Disability and the Church

May 9, 2016

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Breaking dependency and developing assets – Principles of an Enabling Community

February 24, 2016

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