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Please pray for the family and colleagues of the Wiltshire Police officer killed in a road traffic accident.
The CPA 2010 National Conference will be held in Exeter from 30th April - 2nd May. Brochure and Booking form available on the downloads page.
Stronger Together for our Communities Conference hosted by Devon and Cornwall CPA on Friday 30th April
Westpoint Conference Centre, Exeter
Brochure and Booking form can be downloaded from the downloads page on this website.
Copy and Paste this link to watch an inspirational YouTube video on sharing your faith at work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebE4XVDOxgM
updated 03/02/10
Don Axcell
Executive Director. CPA
Welcome to the CPA
Some people think that being a Christian and a member of the Police Service are incompatible. This normally arises from the misconception that Christians in the Police Service would have to compromise their faith in some way, but this is not so. We believe that by maintaining a strong relationship with God we can overcome temptation and having fellowship with other believers doing the same job is a means to that end.
"The Christian Police Association has been serving those in the police service for over 125 years and continually seeks to be relevant and active in its role.
During the last year we have welcomed over 140 new members and yet there are still areas of the UK where we do not have a branch of CPA. Our ongoing challenge is to improve that situation. Already there are plans to launch at least one new branch during the first half of 2010.
We need everyone’s help to raise the profile of the Association and aid us in our mission of supporting and encouraging Christians in the police service and building bridges with the Christian Community. It is my prayer that you will want to join us in this mission."
Don Axcell.
Good News
The challenges of today’s Police Service are evident as you read newspapers, watch television or listen to the radio. We believe that the Christian Police Association has a relevant, vibrant and active ministry for the Police Service which we strive to maintain.
Andrew Hawkins, Police Chaplain
"Every police officer is a human being in need of care and the gospel hope."
Have you asked yourself, "Who cares when a police officer is being attacked?" Whether it is physical assault or an attack on one’s integrity, it seems no one cares about the man or woman who is, after all, only trying to do a job. It is a job that is increasingly difficult and if the split-second decision that is so often called for happens to be wrong it is NEWS.
In the CPA we do care about this situation and want to share a means of coping with life in the Police Service today. We have found it is possible to have a different quality of life through a personal faith in Jesus Christ. Only He can make a real, lasting difference.
With a network of local groups and contacts around the country we are here to offer help and support. In an age when there seems to be very little good news, we have a message that is relevant to the Police Service of today and we want actively to share the good news about Jesus Christ.
Many Police Forces, such as the Metropolitan Police in London, have a Chaplain. Andrew is on semi-permanent attachment and is an employee of London City Mission. He accompanies officers on patrol and works in the same way as a Chaplain appointed to one of the armed services. He sees how officers cope both on and off duty and is a regular contributor at the CPA meeting in East London.
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Finances
The CPA is financed by voluntary subscriptions. There is no membership fee and no pressure from us for you to make a financial contribution. More information can be found on the Contact Us Page. To make a secure online donation:
Witness Statements
"But what about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say I am?"
Luke 9:20
For three years I’ve been looking for fruit on this tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil.
Luke 13:7
The blind man replied, "The man they call Jesus put some mud on my eyes. He told me go and wash. So I went and washed, and then I could see."
John 9:11