Christian Aid is a Christian Organisation that insists the world can and must be changed to one where everyone can live a full and happy life, free from poverty. They work globally for profound change that eradicates the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality. They are one of the fourteen charities that make up the Disasters Emergency Committee in the UK.
Each year there are usually two fund-raising activities for Christian Aid at St Andrew's. One focus is during and around Christian Aid Week, which is held in May each year. This year it falls on 10th to 16th May and there will be Christian Aid envelopes available in church around this time. It will not be possible to participate in wider collections this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Our second major activity has traditionally been the autumn Quiz Evening and Meal. This could not happen in 2020, but a number of people had a meal in their own homes and over £170 was raised. Hopefully a face to face meal and quiz will be possible this November.
There is a small committee that organises Christian Aid events, the leader of which is Roger Miller. He can be contacted on 01278 784658 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The group is always looking for a few more active members!
Christian Aid
Group Leader
Roger Miller
Call leader
01278 784658
Email leader
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Soap. Masks. Hand sanitiser. Vital weapons against coronavirus. But in remote Benue State, Nigeria – an area ravaged by violent conflict, crop failure and HIV/AIDs – many families can’t afford these essentials. They can barely afford to eat....
The church will however remain open for private prayer and any visitors are asked to observe the information about public hygiene.
Clergy are available to speak to – but this may well involve phone calls rather than face to face conversation. This is in line with our duty of care towards you.
The unexpected tsunami in the Sunda Strait in Indonesia has probably become a news item of the past to most of us. It is still very much a reality for those who were affected.
There are 2 upcoming events: AGM on 2nd Feb and Collection at Tesco on 22nd Feb.
I hope you have made a note to come to the Christian Aid Quiz on Friday 19th October – 7.00pm for 7.30pm.Last year we raised over £1000 and we are trying to do the same this year.