We are facing the largest displacement of people ever recorded; the UN refugee agency said at the end of 2014 that the total number of people forcibly displaced by war, conflict and persecution rose to 59.5 million (including 38.2 million internally displaced in their own countries). Its Global Trends report: World at War, said that if the number of displaced persons formed a nation, it … Continue reading The refugee crisis: bringing it home
We’re told in Chapter 2 of Luke that shepherds living near Bethlehem were visited by an angel of God, who brought them ‘good news that will cause great joy for all people’: the announcement of the birth of Jesus, the Messiah, saviour of the world. The world could certainly use news of great joy; to human eyes, these are dark times. In the face of … Continue reading Christmas: News of great joy
Jude (from Southfields) and I had the opportunity to attend the Jubilee Plus ‘Churches that Change Communities 2015’ conference this Saturday. It was incredibly inspiring to be amongst other Christians who have a heart for the poor, to hear stories of impact and the different ways in which churches and organisations are meeting the needs of the most vulnerable and hurting in our communities. … Continue reading Churches that Change Communities 2015
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. 2 Cor 4:7 God shows Himself strong on our behalf in our weakest moments, and this year He’s shown me that even when I feel my most broken and ordinary, His love and power are not only available for me, but also at … Continue reading Everyday people
What do your Friday/Saturday nights look like? Do you unwind at home? Head out with friends or family for a night out? Hang out at Everyday Youth? For volunteer street pastors, Friday or Saturday nights are spent walking the streets, listening to, caring for, and helping the community. Sean Hammond, husband/dad, full time worker, an elder at Everyday Church Wimbledon and leader of the Colliers … Continue reading Street Pastors
Last winter, Everyday Church’s Kingston venue opened its doors over 6 Tuesday evenings to take part in the Winter Night Shelter project, working together with other local churches to provide vital support to rough sleepers in the Kingston area. Kingston now has a purpose-built centre for homeless and vulnerable people all year round, which was developed by the Joel Community Trust in partnership with Kingston … Continue reading Kingston Night Shelter
