Outreach
Christchurch is commited to ‘Working in the Community’, both locally and globally, leading a wide range of projects that seek to express God’s love in Jesus Christ today. The full picture of all we do is available but the following is offered to illustrate our passion to serve.
Open Church:
We are open during the week for Coffee and Tea, a chance to chat or an opportunity to pray.
Monday: 10am-3pm
Tuesday: 10am-3pm
Wednesday: Not Open
Thursday: 10am-3pm
Friday: 10am-3pm
Saturday: 10am-Noon
Christchurch is not open during the week in August 2011.
Christchurch Lunch Club:
Christchurch Lunch Club – A weekly group for those aged over 65yrs who need somewhere where they can join with others for company, conversation and stimulating activities, along with a fabulous 2 course dinner. If you would like to come along as a guest or volunteer please contact Mandy Pye Mandy.
The Art Space:
drawing people together!
The idea of the ART Space came when a former homeless man from Hitchin’s night shelter, was seeking something to do during the day. Our mission statement is: to ‘model’ Christ’s getting alongside people, and to provide a safe, peaceful and creative environment where people can be welcomed, valued, and respected through artistic exploration. To find out more, contact Sheralee Devitt.
… is an intiative to continue and extend the support Christchurch gives to local charities in Hitchin. Since the initative has begun the project has been able to match people’s generousity with real and often urgent need, for example, whether the need is for a bed, a bike or bedroom furniture. Meeting Needs is coordinated by Stephanie.
Lideta:
Since 2004 Christchurch has been supporting Lideta, a poor slum community located around the Merkato, Addis Ababa central market. An Area Development Project works closely with the community, visiting families, providing support, love and guidance. 10% of families in Lideta now have a sponsored child. 33 of those children are sponsored by members of the Christchurch congregation. The sponsorship ensures each child is well fed, able to attend school regularly, provided with a uniform, provided with school books and utensils and provided with medication if required.
Fundraising:
The Christchurch family regularly raises funds for a wide range of local and overseas charities. Ongoing support is given to North Herts Sanctuary, Lideta, Lazarus School for girls in Bethany, Jerusalem and the annual street collection for Christian Aid.
Christchurch Allotment:
Christchurch actively seeks to celebrate the gift of life in all its diversity and to minimise any adverse affect church activities has on the natural environment. Our allotment on Burford Way helps us delight in the place we have in the whole of God’s creation. See Viv for more details.
Simpson’s Almshouses:
The Simpsons Almshouses are located halfway up Hollow Lane, and are administered by a small group of Trustees, all members of Christchurch. The present four properties, built in 1931 and designed for single occupancy, offer a home to those in need under rules set out in Charity Commissioners’ Schemes. The Trustees have embarked upon a refurbishment project that will require the raising of around £180,000 in addition to what can be funded from existing reserves. Contact David Millman for details.
Computer Centre:
Christchurch has a fully equipped computer centre and several experienced computer users to give one-to one teaching on basic computer skills including Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet access and email.
| Day | Time | Contact |
| Monday | 10.00 – 12.00pm | John Eve 01462 450957 |
| Thursday | 10.00 – 12.30pm 1.30 - 3.00pm |
Ken Ryder 01438 83208 |
Alpha
A 10 week course designed primarily for anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Many guests have never been to church. Keep checking this page for more details!