Children at Christ Church in Heaton have been spreading a message of hope and peace by making paper doves for Christian Aid’s 2024 Christmas Appeal. These doves symbolise solidarity with families affected by conflict around the world.
Joanna Steele, Young Church leader at Christ Church, explains:
“We’ve been making Doves of Peace in order to support Christian Aid’s campaign to demonstrate hope and prayers of peace, and the doves are now on display on a golden tree at the front of church. All the children worked hard to create them, while thinking about those living in conflict. They wanted to show how they are praying for world leaders to do more to encourage peacebuilding.”
This year, Christian Aid’s campaign is especially focused on the ongoing crisis in South Sudan, where millions of refugees have fled the war in neighbouring Sudan. The appeal focuses on the urgent need for support, as food shortages, lack of clean water, and inadequate sanitation make life extremely challenging.
This Christmas, donations from carol services and events will fund these vital projects, providing food, medicine, blankets, and long-term support to help refugees create sustainable livelihoods.
To get involved or donate, visit https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals