The Role of the Church

• Trussell Trust 


  Food banks, provide energy, food, help and support to people in crisis in the UK
• How many Trussell Trust food banks are in the Uk and how many people do they provide for?

  420 food banks which provide for nearly 100,000 people
• Oasis Project


  A community hub with Internet cafe, creative courses, a job club, training opportunities and a club for meetings. They also have paid staff and volunteers who run tutoring, counselling and support sessions.
• Where is the Oasis project located and who is it run by?

  It is run by the Methodist Church in Plymouth
• How many people visit the Oasis Project?

  Around 200 people per week
• Salvation Army


  Work with the poor and disadvantaged in the form of, soup kitchens and hostels for the homeless. They also provide charity shops as well as offering counselling
• Street Pastors


  Made up of volunteers who care for people in society, actively looking to help those on the streets
• What do street pastors carry with them?

  Medical supplies, food and warm drinks and offer maps and directions
• What do street pastors believe in?

  The sanctity of life
• Why might Christians choose to help those in need?

  The Good Samaritan, the Parable of the Sheep and Goats, "love thy neighbour, sanctity of life, the golden rule, salvation through good works, agape (God's unconditional love for all ) and Jesus feed the 5000
• Parish Nursing 


  Parish Nursing Ministries UK is a charity that supports whole person healthcare through the local church
• What do Parish Nurses do?

  Diagnose early signs of health problems, training and coordinating volunteers to help alleviate loneliness or provide support during times of crisis, and give additional help to the NHS.