Fundraiser in Hull
A Hull based organisation who help people going through divorce, bereavement and separation and also street orphans in Zambia are holding a fundraising fashion show. The event is a fashion show, in which the clothes are also for sale and are all designer labels and high street brands. The goods consist of ladies and childrenswear plus accessories.
The event is at the Pentecostal Church, Bourne Street, on Monday 24th November 2007 at 7:00pm. For more information or to purchase a ticket for just £3 call 01482 444741
Posted 11/11/2008
Westminister Equality Partnership seeking Chair
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic volunteer to become the Chair of the newly launched Westminster Equality Partnership (WEP). The Chair will guide the process of developing the WEP into an organisation that has the reputation of providing an effective lead in Westminster on equality and diversity issues, including providing advice to the Westminster City Partnership.
Commitment: approximately 2 days per month – including some evening meetings and a small honorarium OF £6,000 is available to cover some of the Chair’s time.
The Partnership works to promote human rights for all members of the community and will focus on equality, to include the following strands: Age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation, working to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.
For more details or an application form please contact Lucy Williams on 020 8960 8046. Closing date for applications is 27th October at 12noon.
Posted 07/10/2008
Community Worker Vacancy - The Open Door Centre
Could you be the person called to this exciting new opportunity to play a key part in the next step of our mission to engage with our local neighbourhood through our Open Door Centre ministry? You will be a friendly, reliable and committed person who is a good team player and able to share your knowledge, skills, theological and practical insights. You will have at least 2 years experience of successful community work and have an active Christian faith. This new post is located within a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood and innovative town centre church.
17½ hours per week with a salary of £9,550 plus pension
Closing date: 5pm on 13th November 2008. Interviews: 27th November
Application Packs available from: Church Office, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road, Northampton NN1 4BS 01604 516809 office@mountpleasantchurch.com
Posted 24/09/2008
Honorary Doctorate for Faithworks member
Ann Reaney, long standing Faithworks member and member of the WMRCG, is receiving an Honary Doctorate at Wolverhampton University this week (15/09/08) for services to the community. What an achievement!
Posted 17/09/08
Out There Conference
Do you believe the local church is the hope of the world? This Manchester Conference is taking place 21st & 22nd November. To find out more click here
Posted by Sarah Small 11/08/08
Room available to rent
Room to rent to Christian female student or professional in Orpington. Short or long term. Phone 07947 707 569 for information.
Posted by Valerie Henry 08/09/08
Liberty 2009 conference, 22nd - 25th July 2009
Liberty 2009 is a sexual health conference that wishes to engage the church as a whole across all denominations to engage in action towards HIV/AIDS and STI issues in the UK, by looking at real route maps into this work & how to begin placing such issues as a high priority on the churches agenda. It will educate church leaders /pastors on how to become involved in this work & will deliver non-compromising advice to the young people of the UK they serve on how to be beacons of light for their generation.
Venue will be confirmed in January 2009.We are currently seeking partners within faith communities to help with the delivery of this project. Full details of the project can be obtained by contacting Juanita Johnson on joshuafoundation@mail.com or 0121 601 1681. Alternatively go to the Christian HIV/AIDS Allliance website where a full project overview is availble. http://www.chaa.info/home.htm and clicking on resources.
Posted 01/09/08
'Welcoming the Stranger'
Households in Bradford, Manchester, Sheffield and Newcastle upon Tyne (and elsewhere) are responding to the biblical call to 'provide the poor wanderer with shelter' (Is 58:7). They are opening their homes and their hearts to some of the estimated 283,500 'refused' asylum seekers in the UK - people from countries such as Zimbabwe, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Congo, whose applications for refugee status have failed but who believe that their lives will be in danger if they are forced to return home. The majority are not eligible for any state benefits or housing - and are not allowed to work.
If you would like to find out more about hosting projects in one of the cities listed above, please contact Will Sutcliffe from the BEACON project in Bradford (01274 721626 / 7277525) and he will put you in touch.
Posted 11/08/08
Micah Sunday 08
In 2000 we made a commitment to the poor amongst us. World leaders signed up to the Millennium Development Goals – 8 goals to halve global poverty by 2015. Those same leaders are making decisions right now which determine whether these goals will be met. On October 19 stand together with thousands of churches worldwide in prayer that the firm commitments we’ve made won’t become broken promises. Be part of Micah Sunday. www.micahchallenge.org.uk/micahsunday
Posted 6/8/08
Enable Children and Young People make drug-free choices with Hope UK
Invite a Hope UK Drug Educator to come and share their experience and training with your church. We cater for all groups of all sorts and sizes – Children, Young People, Parents, Leaders, Church Services or midweek meetings. Our drug awareness sessions are stimulating, interactive and make you think! We can even bring some beer goggles! Call Debbie on 0207 928 0848
Train as a Voluntary Drug Educator with Hope UK, a registered charity that enables children and young people to make drug-free choices. Their unique training programme is accredited by the Open College Network. Hope UK’s aim is to make a Drug Educator available to every community within the UK which will mean training 1000 Educators who will be able to reach 500,000 children and young people each year by the end of 2011. If you would like to join the 215 Educators already in the Programme, call Ian on 0207 928 0848
For further information: www.hopeuk.org
Posted 4/8/08
Good News! But can you help?
St Andrews' Memory Club in Gorleston Great Yarmouth are expanding. We have more people wanting places than we have available. So we are opening a new Club in a new location on the 10th September 2008.
This means we will need more resources, equipment and volunteers - if you think you can help or would like to know more please contact Mel Thomas on 01493 600040.
(Shortlisted for the Community Commitment Award in 2007 and the Faithworks Spring Harvest Community Innovation Award for Developing Projects in 2006. The principal aim of this church-based project is to support, encourage and help those who suffer the debilitating problems of memory loss. It seeks to address the particular problems and formerly hidden needs of those suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia and amnesia.)
Posted 23/07/08
Accommodation for duty - Dorset area
Green Pastures, an ecumenical Christian Retreat Centre, close to Poole and Bournemouth, is seeking an ordained minister to act as locum chaplain for periods of 3-6 months from Sept 08-09.
This person would offer the following for board and use of a self-contained flat - spiritual leadership, daily prayers, quiet days, healing services, spiritual direction, pastoral counselling. The successful candidate will be a team player who can pastor and resource both guests and staff. This would be a short term post in the first instance, with scope for future development. Hours are negotiable between 20-30 hours.
For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs Audri Coleman, centremanager@green-pastures.org
Green Pastures, 17 Burton Road, Poole, Dorset BH13 6DT
www.green-pastures.org
Posted 18/07/08
Job or Volunteering Opportunity in Bournemouth
International Care Network in Bournemouth has been working with asylum seekers and refugees for almost 10 years. We are just about to undertake a pilot project with the Home Office (UKBA) caring for young Afghan asylum seekers. If you are interested in getting involved we have a number of paid positions and plenty of volunteering opprtunities - check out our web site for details www.icn.org.uk - join a fantastic team with passion and love! For more information please contact l.grates@icn.org.uk
Posted by Len Grates 26/06/2008
Volunteering opportunities abroad - FREE
Platform2 is a unique opportunity for 18-25 year olds in the UK to volunteer in a developing country for 10 weeks and then come back and creatively express their experience in the UK.
Platform2 is different to most overseas volunteering opportunities because it's aimed at people who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford to do something like this, so it's free. The scheme is fully-funded by the Department for International Development and run by Christian Aid, Islamic Relief and BUNAC.
For more information please contact platform2@myplatform2.com or click here
Posted 20/06/08
Creative Rush Graphic Designers
In need of branding or developing the way you market your organisation/charity/church. Creative Rush offer creative marketing and design services. For more information please contact info@creativerush.co.uk or 01793 600769
Posted 19/06/2008
Counsel and Care - Befriending network
Counsel and Care is seeking to establish and develop Vital Links, a network of befriending schemes across England and Wales. The network will support and promote local befriending schemes to help reduce social isolation and loneliness faced by many older people and promote independence and healthy living.
The aims of Vital Links are:
- to develop a database of local befriending schemes to help advise older people, their families and carers on the availability of befriending in their area via our website and telephone advice service
- to use the database to encourage local older people’s service planners/commissioners to ‘fill the gaps’ and share good practice
- to support local befriending schemes through developing a network with opportunities to exchange and communicate through regular newsletters, events and the website, and developing quality standards
- to promote befriending through national media, awards and events and encourage further investment
- to encourage intergenerational understanding and awareness by promoting the involvement of younger people as befrienders
For more information please contact Counsel and Care, Twyman House, 16 Bonny Street, London NW1 9PG or call 020 7241 8523
Posted 18/06/2008
Buy a Bike and Help a Charity
If you are planning to buy a new bike this summer, then you might be able to help a local charity at the same time. motov8, a Worcester based charity that works to increase education and social awareness amongst young people is helping to underpin its work through bicycle, sales, repair and maintenance.
Every bike sold helps to provide training support for young people which will hopefully help them to gain employment and make positive contributions in the wider world. So if you are looking for a new bike or need yours repaired, why not give motiv8 a call on 01905 619 068 or email enquiries@motov8.org.uk
Posted on 12/05/08
Request for free meeting room/space
Helping Hands for Refugees and Disabled is a not for profit community association based in East London visit www.hhrd.org.uk They provide free advice, advocacy, befriending, form filling, interpreting etc for socially disadvantaged people, refugees and disabled people. As an unfunded organisation they provide only home visit services, but are looking for a free shared office space or an interview room. Any one wishing to support them in this way is welcome. Membership is FREE please contact Helping Hands on info@hhrd.org.uk
Posted by Sri Sangara 02/05/2008
Invitation to Establish Focus Groups
Debz offers, upon invite, to help your Church establish Focus groups. Visit www.focusfoundation.org.uk for further information. Focus offers a new visionary way of helping non-christian's, no matter what the problem. Many have come to Christ through a down to earth Focus group. Upon invite the founder is also willing to share her amazing testimony and create an outreach opportunity, in your area. You can contact Debz on 07895015394
Posted 02/05/2008
Jericho Films - Film festival
The "I Will Tell" film festival is an innovative new venture to use film and discussion to promote the message of Christ focussing on the themes Unity, Identity and Empowerment.
The festival will be held for 11 nights from Wednesday 30 April to Saturday 10 May. The venues will be churches across London from Episcopalians to Charismatics and from Lewisham to Mayfair. We will screen a wide variety of award-winning films from around the world covering issues such as HIV, poverty, gang culture, homosexuality, Islam, relationships, racism, music and hope.
Each screening is followed by an open panel discussion with passionate and knowledgeable individuals including Rev Nims Obunge (Founder of the Peace Alliance) and Dame Sybil Phoenix. Please see our website for more details on the festival http://www.jerichofilms.com/festival08/index.html
More specifically, for a list of the films see here - http://www.jerichofilms.com/festival08/films.html For a list of the speakers who have agreed to join our panel so far see here - http://www.jerichofilms.com/festival08/speakers.html "I Will Tell" is a not-for-profit film festival. A share of profits will be given to a charity nominated by the winners of the most thought-provoking film of the year. Any other profits will be used to improve the festival and help empower those in need. Tickets are only £5 at the door/ £4 online and there are group discounts and concessions available. This is your time to be encouraged, inspired, empowered. Come on and celebrate with us Unity, Identity and Empowerment.
Posted by Jenny Lee jenny.lee@jerichofilms.com 11/04/2008
Overcomers Outreach
A great resourse for those interested in a christian response to addiction is www.overcomersoutreach.co.uk A national christian 12 step group network which offers resourses meetings and advice. Some churches use O.O as a non denominational bridge between addicts their families and the church. Others use the experience and resourses of O.O to set up their own life recovery groups. "Its a great experience to see and hear addicts turning to Jesus as their higher power and finding a release that is effective and lasting."
Posted 03/04/2008
National Breakfast Bar Award for First Stop Breakfast Bar, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
First Stop Breakfast Bar, a community project run by Hitchin Christian Centre has won a National Breakfast Club Award for the category of Community Involvement from ContinYou which is sponsored by Kelloggs. More details of the award can be found at www.breakfastclubplus.org.uk. This is a fantastic achievement for the bar and the church.
First Stop was started in 2004 as a result of our Senior Pastor Tony Summerfield’s counseling work within the local senior schools. Tony was asked to help a young lad who was struggling at school due to difficulties at home. It became apparent that the lad often went to school without having had any breakfast. As a result Tony challenged the church to start a free breakfast bar to help meet the needs of this lad and the many others also suffering. The local Marks and Spencers and Waitrose stores committed themselves to give food for free to the bar, and financial donations were received from many who wanted to make this vision happen.
Now over 20 children attend each morning and it provides a place of safety and a free breakfast for 11 to 18 year olds. This has enabled the church to demonstrate the Love of God in a practical way. We are very honored to receive this award as recognition for what God has done through us as a church to care for the vulnerable children of Hitchin. For more information contact Della Jackson, Facilities Manager, della.jackson@hcc.org.uk or visit www.hcc.org.uk
Posted 28/03/2008
Preston Church recruiting "Twelve Disciples"
A City Centre Baptist Church in Preston is seeking to recruit “twelve disciples” as a team of committed and active Christians to energize their mission to the homeless and young people at risk. Rev. Neil Jones, minister of the Fishergate Baptist Church said “We are looking for a dozen or so active Christians, to join us in an exciting new venture which we believe will transform lives, renew the life of our congregation, and renovate a historic building for mission and ministry in the 21st Century”.
For more information contact Rev Neil Jones at neilandruth@hotmail.com
Posted 20/03/2008
Minibus Needed
Graham Bosworth is trying to locate a wheelchair accessible minibus at a very reasonable price. "I am only on benefits so my income is limited" If anyone can help please contact 07834736881 or bozmech@hotmail.com. Thank you
Posted by Graham Bosworth (12/03/08)
Community Work Leader seeks mission service
Called to Action Experienced Community Work Leader seeks mission service. I am in the 4th and final year as a Licensed Church of England community worker in a parish engaging with a broad variety of exciting and challenging community issues. I am looking to work in ministry with both Church and Community and which engages develops and transforms lives in a Godward direction. I am a good assessor, team worker and I lead by example. I have theological training and active involvement in diverse Evangelical Churches over 24 years. Contact joka@fish.co.uk
Posted by John Morley (21/02/2007)
Safeguard your church from metal theft
Congragational have launched a new initiative called Church Alert. This is a campaign to raise awareness amongst churches of the potential threat of theft of lead and other metals. It is an online resource which offers some practical advice and preventative measures that churches could take to reduce the risk of theft occurring. Churches can access information as well as download posters and circular letters for distribution around their local community it’s a very good free resource. Visit www.churchalert.co.uk for details.
Oasis Of Grace Church
Oasis Of Grace Church, invites locals of North West London to join their church services. Every Sunday at 10am, visit www.o2g-london.org for more details.
Posted by Femi Shodimu (12/12/2007)
Christian House Sitters
If any of your congregation are interested in having a Christian look after their home and animals while they are on vacation I am sure we can help find the right person. Our service will not cost them anything. It is free to house owners.
Full details can be found at www.christian-housesitters.com
Posted by Ray (05/12/2007)
Social Enterprise opportunity
Looking at setting up a social enterprise in Leicester, bringing new business solutions to market, using a combination of marketing and event management skills. I would be interested in hearing from social entrepreneurs with a similar passion and/or experience of already travelling this road. For further details please contact Robin Pointon at robin.pointon@ntlworld.com.
Posted by Robin Pointon (30/11/2007)
Reaching Out Project – providing advice and skilled volunteers
Reaching Out provides advice and skilled volunteers to black and minority ethnic, refugee and migrant, rural and faith groups. Through Reaching Out organisations can gain new skills and progress its aims more effectively. How does the project work?
You complete a short questionnaire, which helps to identify your needs. We provide advice and guidance on your volunteer requirements. We then find you a REACH volunteer who has the appropriate career skills. Visit http://www.reach-online.org.uk/projects/reachingout.htm for more info and read about organisations that have already benefited.
To join the project, send an email to Gerard Omasta-Milsom, Project Manager at: reachingout@reach-online.org.uk or telephone 020 7840 5663.
Posted by Gerard Omasta-Milsom (21/11/2007)
Successful Failures
Successful Failures is an organisation committed to helping socially excluded people realise their potential through a number of projects. It is pioneered and headed by an Agoraphobic sufferer who experienced the need for support, commitment and opportunity. The first game from Successful Failures was sold in thirty Virgin Mega stores this year, with potential orders are now being looked at for next year by a number of large retail sources. Production of a card version the game is hoped to provide work for some long term unemployed. Those interested in partnering with or supporting this social enterprise can visit www.successfulfailures.com for more details or email info@successfulfailures.com.
Posted by Ray Kay (12/11/2007)
Christian approach to mental health
Any local groups looking at mental health issues. Mind and Soul is a new website that, as well as providing lots of resources looking at a Christian approach to mental health, wants to get together a network of local groups around the country. We think each city should have a number of churches people can be recommended to go to and a network of people with skills in this area to support them and transform local NHS services.
Please tell us about: 1. Good local churches for people with mental health problems: may be no more than a good contact or friendly face 2. If you are part of a local network of people interested in christianity and mental health. Please email rob@robwaller.co.uk or visit http://www.mindandsoul.info/churches or http://www.mindandsoul.info/groups for further details.
Posted by Rob Waller (24/10/2007)
Delite Insurance Agency offers a complete package of insurance policies for ex offenders. On full disclosure, they can offer a sensible premium without unduly penalising individuals. Call 0844 4148801 or email specialist@deliteinsurance.co.uk for details.
Posted by Neil Cook (24/10/2007)
Catholic Worker Farm
The Catholic Worker Farm is looking for an Intern community member. A prospective candidate would live at the farm near Watford with us and help our asylum seeker gusets. He/She would also participate in justice and peace work, our Hackney Cafe' for the poor, permaculture gardening and prayer. The candidate would also contribute a days wage a week towards our work. For more info check out our website at www.londoncatholicworker.org or contact Scott Albrecht on 01923 777201 or email mariascott2000@yahoo.co.uk
Posted by Maria Scott (19/10/2007)
Growing Ambitions
Growing Ambitions is the UK's unique online career speaker matchmaker service for education. People can register on the site at http://www.growingambitions.org and volunteer to speak about their jobs in their local schools, colleges and universities. Short 20-minute talks, face-to-face, a few times a year, on dates/times to suit them. This is a great way for Christians to impact their local community and help build links between business and education. Together we are inspiring young people to make good, informed, lasting career choices.
Posted by Sally Davis (02/10/2007)
Used stamps for charity
The Royal National Institute of Blind People are collecting used British or Foreign stamps to raise money for their work. Stamps are sold to collectors all over the world. Ask your family and other contacts to save their stamps, don't remove the stamp from the envelope but leave approximately ½ - 1cm of envelope surrounding the stamp to prevent damage. Please call 01268 565646 or e-mail rnibstamps@rnib.org.uk if you have an any questions.
Posted by Terri Bush (19/09/07)
Telephone support for the elderly
Wolverhampton Link Line, Parish of Bilston Special Projects run a telephone and outreach support service for lone older people without family support and in danger of losing independence. They are a social enterprise looking for other church networks to replicate this award winning project. For further details please e-mail charity.services@btclick.com.
Posted by Ann Reaney (03/09/07)
Hope UK - Drug Educators
Helping children and young people make drug-free choices. Hope UK now has over 150 voluntary Drug Educators in all parts of the UK. They are available as a resource for churches, christian organisations and community groups. Hope UK Educator's can provide Alcohol and Drug awareness activities for children, young people and parents as well as train children's, youth, family and church workers in drug education and prevention. Their Educators always make sure they adapt their activities to meet the needs of the inviting group. If you would like to request an Educator or have more information then contact Hope UK at 25 (F) Copperfield Street, London SE1 0EN; Tel (020 7928 0848); or d.devine@hopeuk.org
Posted by George Ruston
Social Enterprise Opportunity
First Fruit Warehousing is seeking social enterprises or social purposes buninesses and CISs to become agents for First Fruit Warehousing by selling the range of used office funiture from their vast stock.
They partner with Green-Works the environmental charity and have regular supplies of good qaulity office furniture from the corporate and statutory sector. They receive far more furniture than they can sell through their warehouse and are consequently looking for like minded organisations who are looking to develop their retail services. Setting up an outlet for used office furniture is also a great opportunity to provide real work experience for people seeking to re-enter the work place.
For more details e-mail james@firstfruitwarehousing.org or visit www.firstfruitwarehousing.org
Posted by James Riley (22/08/07)
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