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LIVES MATTER & CTNA JUNE 2020
An Open
Statement of Christians Together in the Newbury Area (CTNA)
- As Christians Together in the Newbury Area we affirm our belief that every individual is made in the image of God and has equal standing in His eyes.
- We affirm the dignity of every human being.
- We affirm Jesus’ commandment to “Love our Neighbour” which includes ALL, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, creed, cultural background, colour or political view.
- We celebrate the diversity of different ethnic groups in West Berkshire.
- We acknowledge that many carry deep wounds from past injustices.
- We confess, and are sorry, that the Church as an institution has, at times, failed to live out the love of Christ.
- We acknowledge the need to listen to those who have grievances and to have the humility to recognise that we can unconsciously cause distress or pain to others through our attitudes and behaviours.
- Our calling as Christians is to share the love of God with our friends and neighbours in West Berkshire and to share the Gospel of Christ which makes possible a break with the past and a new start through repentance and forgiveness.
- We want to contribute wherever we can to building a better, more loving, more respectful, more understanding diverse community in West Berkshire.
- Please contact us if you think there is any way in which we can help.
Mark Landreth-Smith, chair of CTNA
Will-Hunter-Smart, vice chair
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