Faith in Action Summit 2022

West Midlands Combined Authority

Opportunity for faith &amp; community organisations alongside civil leaders, local government &amp; public sector bodies  to further work together

Bescot Stadium

<h1>G﻿ather, Collaborate, Imagine</h1>West Midlands Combined Authority &amp; Faith Strategic Partnership Group cordially invite you to join us for the 2022 Faith in Action Summit at Bescot Stadium on Wednesday 30th November 2022.Our focus is action as we gather faith and community organisations alongside civil leaders, local government, and public sectors bodies. We want to share best practice, encourage fresh thinking, and build collaboration. With the current economic pressures facing many across our region, this is an opportunity not only to hear from our leaders across the region but ensure the door remains open for faith and communities, to be able to collectively contribute to the strategic dialogue. This is a time when we urgently need to hear your voice!Throughout the Covid Pandemic, we saw the collaboration between faith and community organisations and public sector bodies. This summit will look at how we can build on those collaborations and move forward with new networks and opportunities. Did you know that Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe, with under 25s making up 40% of the population of the city? How as faith and communities across the region do we ensure their voices are being heard? Let us ask them to inform us of the future they imagine.This day should leave us with clear ideas and actions we can take to serve our communities, places and region. See the Outline Agenda below.<h3>If you would like to join us for the day, please sign up </h3>Additional InformationT﻿here will be a separate room for prayers to take place in timed breaks.P﻿hotography and filming will take place during the day.

<h2>O﻿utline Agenda</h2>Detailed below is a brief outline of the agenda for the day. Networking opportunity8.30am - 9.30am – Registration &amp; NetworkingMorning sessionWelcome from Chair of Faith Strategic Partnership Group and Mayor of the West Midlands.The session will include:<ul><li>Understanding the Regional Picture</li><li>Reflecting on the work of faith communities</li><li>Role of faith and community organisations into strategic decision making</li><li>Video - Good Collaboration</li></ul>There will then be a break for lunch. We'll need any dietary requirements by Friday 18 November.Afternoon Session<ul><li>Presentations showcasing Good Collaboration</li><li>Range of workshops</li><li>Feedback by hosts of the workshops</li><li>Imagine piece </li></ul>Session ends 4.25 to 4.30pm.This is a time when we urgently need to hear your voice!

<h2>G﻿etting to Bescot Stadium</h2><h3>B﻿y Bus </h3>T﻿he 45 service is operated by National Express and runs from Walsall to West Bromwich via Charlemont and Stone Cross and stops near to the stadium. You can view the timetable <a href="https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/services-timetables/45-walsall-west-bromwich" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.T﻿he 401E service is operated by Diamond Bus and runs from Walsall to Yew Tree circular via The Delves. and stops near to the stadium. You can view the timetable <a href="https://www.diamondbuses.com/west-midlands/bus-services/401e/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.T﻿icketing information can be found<a href="https://www.tfwm.org.uk/swift-and-tickets/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> here.</a><h3>B﻿y Train</h3>B﻿escot Stadium is the nearest train station and is about a 7-minute walk to the stadium. It does not offer step-free access. T﻿icketing information can be found<a href="https://www.tfwm.org.uk/swift-and-tickets/." target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> here.</a><h3>By Road (directions courtesy of Walsall FC)</h3>From M6 North: leave the M6 at junction 9 and take the A461 towards Walsall, turn right onto the A4148 (Wallowes Lane) and right again at the second set of traffic lights. The ground will appear on your left.From M6 South: leave the M6 at junction 7 and take the A34 towards Walsall. At the end of the dual carriageway, turn left at the Bell Inn pub into Walstead Road and continue straight on this road for two miles. The stadium will appear on your right.Postcode: WS1 4SAT﻿here is parking available.

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