We
have a variety of missions etc. that we support in our church family. In
Uganda we have a link with a CMS missionary the Rev Janet Muhindo whose
work is with education and children there. We also support the Church Army
and help towards the training of Jonathan Wigan. For fund raising for the
Church Army we had a most enjoyable Posada event where various families
hosted knitted figures of Mary and Joseph for the night and we have a variety
of crochet bookmarks for sale.
One
of our choir members has also recently begun to have a Trade Craft stall
following the Family Services in our churches to encourage us to think
about fairly traded goods. This is being well supported, many of us enjoying
the products that we can buy knowing the producers are being paid fairly
for their goods. Here she is seen before a service discussing with a fellow
chorister the goods that are on offer.
We are holding a Christian Aid lunch on Sunday, 18 May after 11.00 a.m. morning communion service. All are welcome to this simple bread and cheese lunch for which we ask a donation. Last year's lunch was a lovely social occasion whilst raising money for those who are suffering in the world.