News - UCKG HelpCentre

Nov

18
2020

UCKG Food Bank Launches in Croydon
A new food bank opened for the first time on Saturday 7 November at the UCKG HelpCentre on London Road, Croydon, and handed out 106 bags of provisions to 47 people. The recipients were predominantly homeless or unable to cook because of unsatisfactory accommodation or disability/ill health. Rajiva Nurse the UCKG’s community outreach representative in […]
family circumstances, individual donations,

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Nov

16
2020

UCKG’s First Food Bank Opens in Plaistow
Thursday, 12 November 2020 The UCKG HelpCentre has opened its first food bank in the UK at its premises on St Andrew’s Road, Plaistow, and is now giving away around 150 bags of non- perishable food and other necessities each week. The food and essential toiletries that are being handed out are all donations from […]
local people in need,

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Oct

23
2020

We Are Still Here
Since the UCKG HelpCentre was allowed to open its doors again on 15th June, after being closed for three months, the church has adhered to the UK Covid-19 guidance proposed by the government. It has been making sure that the building is cleaned regularly and thoroughly, ensuring the safety of all members and visitors. Members […]
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Sep

24
2020

The ENERGY of FAITH
Not much that happens is detected without a transmitter or receiver. The sun’s light illuminates the planets and the stars, but space itself remains dark. Why? This is because it has no physical body to act as a receiver of the sunlight. Sunlight reaches every corner of the galaxy, but it is only seen when […]
the energy of faith, the spiritual world,

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Sep

23
2020

The Effect a Word Can Have
There is a popular story of a man in Africa who went for a routine medical check-up. When it came to giving the man his results, the doctor asked him to bring his family along. The news was shocking: the doctor said that the man had malignant tumours throughout his body and that nothing could […]
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Jul

17
2020

Back to Basics
“According to H.H. Mitchell, Journal of Biological Chemistry 158, the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%.”* It goes without saying that water is an essential beverage to top up […]
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Jun

18
2020

What’s the Guarantee?
Although the lockdown is gradually easing, the results of it are evident. From business closures to layoffs and more, the quarantine has affected those on the Forbes’ list right down to the ordinary family next door. These times have no doubt been difficult for many, and Kayleigh Rennix is one of those people. She had […]
finding a new job,

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Jun

18
2020

Are You Using the Right Strategy?
Love comes around in different ways; no two stories are the same. Those hoping that their dreams may come true just like in the Hollywood romantic comedy they watched last night might have to think again… or do they? Justin McLeod, founder and chief executive of dating app Hinge, had a strategy. His motive […]
A beautiful love story, get over a heartbreak,

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Jun

10
2020

Open Doors
For three months the Universal Church has complied with government guidelines in a bid to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic. For three months the doors of the church have been closed, only opening to the public on Saturdays to host the Soup Kitchen, whilst adhering to social distancing and implementing hygiene procedures. Now, after three […]
The importance of prayer,

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Jun

09
2020

Never Too Far Away
How beautiful is the smile of a child who is reunited with their parent after unwanted time apart? The love of family is a treasure that withstands distance and hardships. This love is evident in Suzie Vaughan and her two young daughters, who were reunited after nine weeks of separation. As a health worker, Suzie […]
Key workers, the other side of the world,

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