We've had a great Easter here in hope:asha! Lots of activity in the week leading up to Easter Sunday including a meal to celebrate Jesus' Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, a 'walk of witness' with other Stepney churches on Good Friday and a party on Easter Day itself. Amongst the festivities, food, prayer and reflection we've also had time for some political engagement following a visit to the Ocean Estate from Conservative Party leader David Cameron.It has not been lost on us that the events of the first Easter were politically charged - just read the Biblical accounts and that becomes very clear. So, it was very apt that we were able to represent The Salvation Army in Stepney when London Citizens arranged a meeting with David Cameron and we were able to share something about our experiences as residents of the Ocean Estate with him and our vision of building a strong community through diverse groups working together on issues of mutual concern.
The Times picked up on his visit with an article about drugs on the Ocean Estate. It failed to mention, however, the amazing work that Ocean residents have been doing to tackle drugs issues - the annual Deal With It Day, for example, has been a highlight of our calendar! This year the festival will take place on 3rd July. Come and join us!
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