Ready to become a changemaker? All that's left to do is to sign up.
We are so excited that you're interested in joining our virtual Changemakers Conference. Whether you join us for one session or for all of the conference, we hope you’ll feel equipped to be a changemaker in 2022 and beyond.
Click the links below to find the programme for each day, which will include timings, leaders, a workstream, a short description and a link to sign up for each session.
We can't wait to see you soon.
Sunday 20 February
- Change Makers Service
Come and worship with us online as we start the Changemakers conference with a moving service of song, prayer and reflection. John Sentamu, our new Chair of Trustees, will preach and the service will be hosted at Point-in-View Chapel in Exmouth with contributions from churches and supporters across the UK and internationally.
Time | 6.30pm |
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Session length | 2 hrs |
Leader | Charlotte Scott |
Workstream | Prayer |
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Monday 21 February
- Volunteering at Christian Aid: Powerful together
Discover the power of volunteering with Christian Aid and see how local action makes a global impact. From community based to bespoke roles, there are countless ways to make a difference. Come join us to learn, celebrate, and be inspired to put your faith into action.
Time | 10am |
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Session length | 1 hr |
Leader | Jay Cedras and Ian Hind |
Workstream | Acting |
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- Christian Aid Week 2022: hungry to provide
Join us to hear about our work in Zimbabwe and all our exciting plans for Christian Aid Week 2022.
Time | 1pm |
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Session length | 1 hr |
Leader | Sophie Brightwell |
Workstream | Fundraising |
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- Whose prophetic voice? Speaking up and speaking out
The ability for people and communities to speak out against extreme poverty inequality and justice is essential to end poverty. Be inspired by Christian Aid’s Ambassadors and global frontline activists to raise your prophetic voice and to amplify the voices of those who we seek to serve.
Time | 7.30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hr |
Leader | Claire Meeghan/Katie Roberts |
Workstream | Acting |
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Tuesday 22 February
- How to Ask: Fundraising training for Christian Aid Supporters
Would you like to gain confidence and skills in your own fundraising? In this session, you can learn about how professional fundraisers ask for help, money and action; and how you can apply these lessons to support your local fundraising.
Time | 10am |
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Session length | 1hr |
Leader | Laura Mead |
Workstream | Fundraising |
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- Climate campaigning beyond COP26
Join us to hear Christian Aid's latest thinking on climate justice campaigning, and help develop our campaign for 2022.
Time | 2 pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Luke Harman |
Workstream | Acting/ |
Sign up | Sign up here |
Tuesday 22 February Regional Sessions
- Scotland Online Supporter Gathering
Meet staff from Christian Aid South Sudan, hear about new ways of celebrating Christian Aid Week and much more.
Time | 10am |
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Session length | 2 hrs |
Leader | Val Brown and Christian Aid Scotland team |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- North East Regional Gathering
Meet other supporters from across the North East and Cumbria to share ideas and hear about successful activities from previous years as we prepare for Christian Aid Week 2022.
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Tim Burdon/Helen Cunningham |
Workstream | Fundraising |
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- North West Regional Gathering
Meet other supporters from the North West, hear about successful fundraising ideas you could replicate in your area, and share fellowship as we prepare together for Christian Aid Week 2022.
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Darren Staunton and Christel Langdon-Griffths |
Workstream | Fundraising |
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- Yorkshire Wide Gathering
Bringing together folk from across Yorkshire to share ideas and successes in fundraising and engagement. Sharing fellowship and considering our preparations for Christian Aid Week 2022.
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Sarah Jane Meyers |
Workstream | Fundraising |
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- West Midlands Meet Up
A space to meet supporters from across the West Midlands. Come along to share your expertise and learn from others as we discuss and plan Christian Aid Week 2022!
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Kate Ormerod |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- East Midlands Regional Gathering
Meet other supporters from Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Nothamptonshire and Leicestershire, hear about successful fundraising ideas you could replicate in your area, and share fellowship as we prepare together for Christian Aid Week 2022.
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Jeremy Gowers-Cromie |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- Home Counties Regional Gathering
Meet other supporters from Beds, Berks, Bucks, Herts and Oxfordshire, hear about successful fundraising ideas you could replicate in your area, and share fellowship as we prepare together for Christian Aid Week 2022.
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Phil Evans |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- East Anglia Supporter Gathering
Meet other supporters from Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk, hear about the appeal and successful fundraising ideas that you could replicate and meet others in a similar position as you as we prepare together for Christian Aid Week 2022.
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Julian Bryant and Alex Cassidy |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- Calling all Londoners - Next Stop: Zimbabwe
Hop on board as we bring together Christian Aid Supporters across London and prepare for Christian Aid Week 2022.
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Peggy Amoako |
Workstream | Fundraising |
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- South East Regional Gathering
Come together to see what is happening and what's coming next. Chat about what works, and what doesn't. Think about why we do what we do and look at the challenges to come.
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Mark Johnson |
Workstream | Fundraising |
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- South West Regional Gathering : Gloucestershire Bristol Wiltshire Somerset and Dorset
Sharing ideas with other supporters. An opportuinty for fellowship and to prepare together as we move towards Christian AId Week 2022.
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Yvonne Penn |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- Regional Get Together: Surrey, Hampshire and the Channel Islands
Meet other supporters from Surrey, Hampshire and the Channel Islands, hear about successful fundraising ideas you could replicate in your area, and share fellowship/network as we prepare together for Christian Aid Week 2022.
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Laura Mead |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- Devon & Cornwall Regional Gathering
Meet other supporters from across Devon and Cornwall to share ideas and hear about successful activities from previous years, as we prepare for Christian Aid Week 2022!
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Katrine Musgrave |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- Cyfarfod Cefnogwyr Cymru / Wales Supporter Gathering
Ymunwch â chefnogwyr ar draws Cymru am sesiwn arbennig i baratoi at Wythnos Cymorth Cristnogol 2022. Bydd cyfle i edrych yn ôl a dathlu rhai o lwyddiannau llynedd a thrafod syniadau codi arian ac estyn allan ar gyfer eleni. Trwy gyfrwng y Saesneg fydd y cyfarfod hwn.
Join with supporters across Wales for a special gathering to prepare for Christian Aid Week 2022. There will be an opportunity to look back and celebrate some of last year’s successes and to explore ideas for fundraising and outreach this Christian Aid Week. This gathering will be through the medium of English.
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Wales team |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
Wednesday 23 February
- A lasting legacy – how one special gift transformed healthcare across Africa and how gifts in Wills can transform your church’s mission, too
Hear from Anne Adah-Ogoh, Senior Programme Coordinator for our healthcare work in Africa, about how one legacy gift transformed access to healthcare across five African countries: Burundi, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Nigeria, and Kenya. Then, hear from our Legacy Team about how your church can encourage more gifts in Wills to transform your local mission, too
Time | 10am |
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Session length | 1 hr |
Leader | Kerry McMenamin |
Workstream | Overview |
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- Getting started with online giving
Engage more people in your community and beyond with digital giving. Hear how online fundraising can support your activities during Christian Aid Week and learn about some easy ways to get started.
Time | 11.30am |
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Session length | 1 hr |
Leader | Ann Hayes |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- Pushing the envelope: cashless giving and delivery only collections
Delivery only collections mean there's no need to knock and collect your envelopes. We'll share our top tips for boosting your collections by including a online giving option.
Time | 3pm |
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Session length | 1 hr |
Leader | Sophie Brightwell |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- Climate campaigning beyond COP26
Join us to hear Christian Aid's latest thinking on climate justice campaigning, and help develop our campaign for 2022 (repeat of session on 22 Feb 2pm).
Time | 7:30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Luke Harman |
Workstream | Acting |
Sign up | Sign up here |
Thursday 24 February
- Letters for Creation: Engage schools and churches in the climate crisis through art
Throughout 2022 we're inviting people to share their views on climate change in a creative project called Letters for Creation. We've worked with children across the world to develop some beautiful pieces of art that capture their concerns and hopes about the climate crisis. Find out more about the project, and how you can use it to engage schools, churches and more.
Time | 10 am |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Luke Harman and Josh Grear |
Workstream | Acting |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- How to promote your Christian Aid Week event
You've organised your fundraising event but how can you create some buzz around it? How about some media coverage? Join this session if you would like to hear the media team at Christian Aid talk through some ideas on how to promote your event.
Time | 2 pm |
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Session lengt | 1 hr |
Leader | Claire Meeghan |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
- Just Scripture - CREAS
Just Scripture is an opportunity to connect remotely with Christians from across the world in Bible study. In this session, we will be joined by a group of young Christians from Latin America, all of whom are associated with CREAS (Regional Ecumenical Advisory and Service Center) based in Argentina. CREAS’ purpose is to encourage ecumenical dialogue on issues of social justice to generate solidarity and mutual encouragement. This is an interactive workshop in which we will explore Scripture together to learn from one another and be moved to take action.
Time | 7.30pm |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Justin Thacker |
Workstream | Praying |
Sign up | Sign up here |
Thursday 24 February Regional Sessions
- Cyfarfod Cefnogwyr Cymru / Wales Supporter Gathering
Ymunwch â chefnogwyr ar draws Cymru am sesiwn arbennig i baratoi at Wythnos Cymorth Cristnogol 2022. Bydd cyfle i edrych yn ôl a dathlu rhai o lwyddiannau llynedd a thrafod syniadau codi arian ac estyn allan ar gyfer eleni. Trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fydd y cyfarfod hwn.
Join with supporters across Wales for a special gathering to prepare for Christian Aid Week 2022. There will be an opportunity to look back and celebrate some of last year’s successes and to explore ideas for fundraising and outreach this Christian Aid Week. This gathering will be through the medium of Welsh.
Time | 10 am |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Wales team |
Workstream | Fundraising |
Sign up | Sign up here |
Friday 25 February
- Round Table Discussion: Leading churches to take action
A global discussion about the successes and challenges of leading churches that take action for social justice. Our international panel will have a conversation together about their contexts and stories and then there will be time for discussion and ideas around your local experiences. This session is ideal for church leaders who want to inspire their congregations on social justice and for those looking to build the movement for change.
Time | 10am |
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Session length | 1.5 hrs |
Leader | Charlotte Scott |
Workstream | Praying |
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- Closing Session
Summarising and celebrating our wonderful week and what we've learned.
Time | 2pm |
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Session length | 1 hr |
Leader | Sara Lane- Dredge, Helen Thorogood, Bernadine Harrison |
Workstream | Overview |
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