Role of the Church in contemporary society - CCEAChurch promoting unity
Christians believe it is their duty to help others. Individual churches can do a number of things to help unite local communities and to assist homeless and poor people.
Churches can do a number of things to help promote unity within a diverse and multicultural community.
On a Sunday, Church leaders can:
teach the importance of care for, and acceptance of, people from different backgrounds, cultures and religions
run services in other languages if there is a large community of non-English speakers in the area
hold special anti-racism or HolocaustThe killing of millions of Jewish people and others by the Nazis (the rulers of Germany) before and during the Second World War (a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945). memorial services
Throughout the week they can:
run after-school or homework clubs to help children from different backgrounds to mix and spend time together
host parent and toddler groups to bring families together in a safe environment
run youth clubs to encourage young people not to hang around on the streets at the weekend
celebrate other traditions outside their own, eg the Chinese New Year
