Living with mental ill health and hope
About 11 years ago, I found myself in a Mental Health Unit as my life disintegrated around me…
About 11 years ago, I found myself in a Mental Health Unit as my life disintegrated around me…
Revd. Mike Barter reflects on the blessings and the challenges of the season for Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter, which they have run as a “mixed model” this year to continue to support street homeless guests.
We hear about the amazing work of Hope for Southall Street Homeless, who are providing practical help and kindness to people who experience homelessness, from St John’s Church, Southall.
In 2019, Revd Nick Mottershead set up “The Hygiene Bank - Square Mile” in response to the rising issue of hygiene poverty in London. Not wanting to stop there, he is also encouraging corporate partners to upcycle their redundant resources through the “GenerosCity” initiative.
Some wisdom for churches as we consider the rise in domestic violence during Covid-19: how can we respond?
Tina English, founder of Embracing Age who run the Care Home Friends programme, shares wisdom on how the church can do all we can to love those who live and work in care homes at this time
Tuesday 18th April 2023
Exploring hygiene poverty in London, and how church communities can get involved in helping to bring an end to hygiene poverty.
Thursday 24 February 2022, 9:45AM - 12:15PM
Join us for the launch of the Diocese of London’s Lent Appeal 2022: Cultivating Compassionate Communities
Tuesday 13 April 2021, 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Dementia Inclusive Church Workshop: Join us as we glean wisdom from the Story Chaplain about how churches can support those living with dementia and their carers.
Tuesday 14th July, 11am-12pm
Our regular hour online together to discuss issues that churches are facing on the front line of serving the community.
Today: what has the effect of Covid-19 been on the elderly and those who are shielding? How can the church respond as society opens up?
Thursday 2nd July, 11am-12pm
Our regular hour online together to discuss issues that churches are facing on the front line of serving the community.
Today: we hear from the brilliant Tim Bissett, from St Martin in the Field’s Front Line Network, and Kathy Mohan, Chief Exec of Housing Justice around Homelessness post-Covid 19
Tuesday 3rd March, 2020, 2.30pm-5.00pm
A 2-hour interactive workshop providing advice and guidance for churches on how to fundraise for social outreach in their local communities.
Thurs 27th February 2020, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
In partnership with Livability, this evening will help you think through how you can make sure your church is welcoming and inclusive to those who have dementia and those who care for them.
Monday 24 September 2018, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Join us for an evening of celebration with Bishop Sarah as we’re inspired by the impact that compassionate parishes are making in the Diocese of London.
Thursday 18 May 2017, 5:30PM - 8:00PM
An evening exploring the two-way relationship between Poverty and Mental Health.
Thursday 11 May 2017, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Stephen Hammersley, Chief Executive of Pilgrims Friend Society will bring insight and practical suggestions as to how we offer welcome and inclusion for those with Dementia.
| Project | Area of Concern | Activity Type | Parish | Area | Borough |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addiction Counselling | Health | Outreach | All Souls Langham Place | Two Cities | Westminster |
| Chaplaincy to Hospitals, Schools and Universities | Health | Drop-in | St Marylebone Parish Church | Two Cities | City |
| Counselling Services | Health, Isolation | Advice & support | St Marylebone Parish Church | Two Cities | City |
| Dementia/mental health projects | Health, Isolation | Advice & support, Drop-in, Practical support | St Marylebone Parish Church | Two Cities | City |
| Medical centre | Health | Practical support | St Catherine with St Paul Neasden | Willesden | Brent |
| Mental health drop in | Health | Drop-in | St Mary Acton | Willesden | Ealing |
| The Geoff Ashcroft Community | Health, Isolation | Drop-in | St Mary Cable Street | Stepney | Tower Hamlets |
| The Marylebone Health Centre | Health | Drop-in | St Marylebone Parish Church | Two Cities | City |
Did you know?
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We've created some simple resources for churches on accrediting to be #LondonLivingWage employers.
As part of our worship and witness, if you already pay the Living Wage- why not let people know by accrediting?
start the journey here: https://t.co/rdnVNK3SA8 pic.twitter.com/OmqN6dJ0ZF
