Charities

As a congregation we support many local and National charities.

Each month we have a Communion collection for a different charity, all of which are well supported. This year we added West Kirby Disabled Swimming Club and the local Riding for the Disabled to our list.

Nationally we support Fairtrade, Christian Aid and Commitment for Life.

The Trussell Trust - Stop UK Hunger

​An update from Wirral Foodbank

We are reliant on the support and generosity of donors. Demand is currently exceeding supply, and we are using our cash reserves and contingency stocks. Can you please help by donating an item or more from our shopping list.

 ➢ Tinned Meat ➢ Tinned Fish ➢ Squash ➢ Jam ➢ Soup 

 Emergency Aid Support If you need emergency food support, you can call Wirral Council – 0151 606 2005

You can find out more about Wirral Foodbank by visiting our website If you would like someone from Wirral Foodbank to visit your church, please don’t hesitate to contact us: Em: enquiries@wirralfoodbank.org.uk Tel: 0151 638 7090 

 Reflection   

A devotion for our shared values 

Hi, my name's Nikki Goodwin and together with my husband Neil, we lead Rawmarsh Foodbank, here in the borough of Rotherham. 

Today, I want to share a few thoughts with you around compassion, dignity, community and justice. I'd like to read from Ecclesiastes 3, verses 1 to 12, in the New Living Translation. 

For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. 

A time to be born and a time to die. 

A time to plant and a time to harvest. 

A time to kill and a time to heal. 

A time to tear down and a time to build up. 

A time to cry and a time to laugh. 

A time to grieve and a time to dance. 

A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. 

A time to embrace and a time to turn away. 

A time to search and a time to quit searching. 

A time to keep and a time to throw away. 

A time to tear and a time to mend. 

A time to be quiet and a time to speak. 

A time to love and a time to hate. 

A time for war and a time for peace. 

What do people really get for all their hard work? I've seen the burden God has placed on us all. Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart. But even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end. So, I conclude there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. 

With so much unrest across our society, the country and the globe, and our government structure changing once again, we truly believe that we are here for such a time as this. Here to stand in the gap; here to bring hope; here to love deeply; here to ensure that the marginalised are seen and heard. 

Recently, I've been reading Lindsey Burrow’s book, Take Care. Within its pages, she says a story full of hope and inspiration and reminds us of the final message Rob recorded. 

Whatever your personal battle, be brave and face it. Every single day is precious. Don't waste a moment. In a world full of adversity, we must still dare to dream, as we recognise that we are here for such a time as this and our role connects us with many across our communities who face adversity. 

Let's ensure that the spaces we provide treat everyone with compassion and dignity. Let's dare to dream about the day when there will no longer be a need for food banks, and people will have access to the support they need and find justice where it's required. 

Prayer  

Let's pray. 

Heavenly Father,  

Thank you that you are the giver of hope. 

Thank you that you are in the business of changing lives today. 

May our hands and feet be available for such a time as this. 

Amen.