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IN early December, a conference, entitled 'Discerning a Path on Migration' will bring together UK and Swedish Christians to reflect on five key questions, including border policies, integration, identity, access to services and the language used around migration.
The conference is being undertaken by the Diocese of Oxford and Diocese of Vaxjo in response to the needs of congregations in both places - and in the hope that the diversity of experiences from within our dioceses will enrich our reflections. Working groups, convened in advance, will be producing short papers on these questions.
The papers will, following the conference discussions, be edited and gathered to form a resource that helps members of our churches to undertake similar reflection.
The endeavour is being chaired by Michael Taylor, the former Director of Christian Aid with support from the Department of Mission and the Council of Partners in World Mission.
The Revd Tony Dickinson, the Chair of the Vaxjo link, said: "This is another example of the way in which the similarities and differences between our two situations enriches us both as we strive towards God's kingdom of justice and love. "If you have experience in issues around migration get in touch with bethan. willis@oxford. anglican. org.
A resource for parishes will be produced in 2018.