Role of the Church - local community

• How can Churches help and provide support for people who are lonely?


  • they are open all day for quiet reflection
  • services regularly held - welcome for all
• What are held in local churches?

  • Rites of passage - so the community can be involved
  • youth group - local children a place to participate in activities
• What do churches often provide/run?


  • help and advice for those in need
  • christians volunteer for local charities
  • run food banks
  • christians volunteer as street pastors - caring for those in need or at risk on the street
• What is the salvation army and what does it do

  • christian charitable organisation
  • sets up food kitchens, toy collections and offers advice network
  • affordable nurseries
  • summer camps/after-school clubs for children to have a safe environment to gain independence and life skills.
  • addiction support
  • fights to end modern slavery
  • support for the elderly