a new way of living, community outreach
This time of pestilence and pandemic has been devastating for many. In this unpredictable period, we have all had to adjust to a new way of living. For some, this adjustment has taken a toll and the forced change has been a difficult one. But there is hope. In the midst of darkness, the kindness […]
different cultures, word of mouth
Thursday, 14 May 2020 In a month of supporting local people in need, the UCKG HelpCentre’s soup kitchen at Rye Lane, Peckham, has steadily increased its number of users week on week. Pastor Francisco and his team of volunteers are now assisting at least 75 people every Saturday with bags of food and freshly made sandwiches from the […]
expressions of appreciation, people from the local area
Thursday, 14 May 2020 On Saturday 9 May, supply matched demand for the very first time at the soup kitchen, which pops up weekly, at the UCKG HelpCentre on Kilburn High Road. After four weeks in operation the soup kitchen finally received enough in the way of donations of nourishing basic foodstuffs for all 85 people who […]
Having faith is critical, keep a relationship alive
When it is time for an upgrade or we consider buying a new phone, we assess all of our options until we settle on the one we like. But no one just buys a new phone. Sure, it does what we expect it to – makes calls and sends messages, amongst other things – but […]
crucial information, spiritual cleansing, vital information
Let’s imagine that you have been trying to solve a problem for a long time. You have exhausted every option and taken every route possible, only to be no better off now than when you first started. Years have gone by and you have gotten nowhere. The dark, dead end never looked so menacing. What […]
solutions to their problems
Everyone needs something. We need the daily necessities, such as clothes, food to eat, money to afford essentials, and a place to live for protection and warmth. However, there are needs that are more extensive – like that one opportunity to catapult you into the career you have always dreamed of; peace amongst your family […]
people from the local community, providing basic food bags
Thursday, 7 May 2020 Both supply and demand have been building at the UCKG HelpCentre soup kitchen on Kilburn High Road thanks to the support of two local newspapers, the HelpCentre members, and members of other HelpCentres in Hammersmith and Southall. Having started by providing basic food bags for just 30 disadvantaged or homeless people three weeks ago, […]
holy ceremony
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are self-isolating and in light of the recent directions from the government, the UCKG HelpCentre is doing the most to support everyone during the pandemic. We have restructured our church meetings with immediate effect, so that they will only take place online until further notice. Imagine you were going about […]
a God of reaction
Who hasn’t cried before? We have all done it, especially in moments when we were in pain or felt a deep sadness. Maybe you have shed more tears than you could possibly count. “You number my wanderings; put my tears into Your bottle; are they not in Your book?” (Psalm 56:8) God sees our tears […]
Mental health
“Keep calm and stay safe at home” is the message to all across the UK. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described the outbreak of Covid-19 as the “worst public health crisis for a generation”. In our sixth week into the lockdown, the situation is changing hourly and in the age of the smartphone, the breaking […]
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