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A Place for Men
- Church Office
- Articles
Increasingly society is becoming aware of the problem of loneliness. The shift toward individualism and the breakdown of the nuclear/extended family structure is beginning to take its toll, and finding meaningful relationships is an unwanted pressure. As a church, whether through activities at the Hub, through our ‘supercharged friendships’, or any other interaction we have, […]
“This is going to be bigger than you imagine!”
- Anne Smith
- Articles
“I just alone. No friend. So sad. So lonely.” This is what an ESOL learner explained to me in 2005 as I covered her Skills for Life class, standing in for their regular teacher. There were 14 other people in her class – who sat in silence, choosing seats dotted around the room as if […]
A Story of Connection, Through Coffee
- Amanda Simmons
- Articles
In 2013 a bunch of us sat in a living room dreaming about opening a coffee shop close to where we live. It was probably a love of coffee that brought us together, but none of us imagined how God would take our passions and marry them together with His love for the people that […]
Listening to the Holy Spirit’s Nudge
- Gary Dawson
- Articles
We were used to being able to enjoy the short walk from our previous home to Becontree Primary School. We would always be greeted by the lollipop person who would ensure everybody crossed the busy Becontree Avenue junction with School Way safely. With funds being cut across the borough, Becontree Primary School could no longer […]
When life hands you rags…
- Heidi Singleton
- Articles
I love fabric! I can’t pass a fabric shop without going in and rummaging through the remnant bin – the possibility that I may find a treasure to include in my next quilt! Then with each sewing project I complete (or try to complete!) I squirrel away those precious off cuts, no piece too small […]
