Everyone needs a hand sometimes. While we prefer to give a hand up, sometimes people just need a handout. We have a few initiatives from the church here and some excellent links with other Colchester agencies; we support the ones below through our church-giving.
Families
We are committed to doing our best to help families flourish.
Precious Bundles: provide clothing and some items of equipment for under-fives. At Kingsland, we receive donations whenever we are open and offer clothes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 am. Details from Julia
School Holiday Packed Lunches: We offer free packed lunches each school holiday from the Centre from 11 am
Finances
We are committed to helping people manage their finances better and be released from debt.
Colchester Foodbank: We work with food banks and can provide food bank vouchers in certain circumstances at the centre here. The Foodbank currently operates in the tollgate centre, Stanway.
tCAS: the church’s advice service was started in Kingsland and now operates in the co-op bank. It offers advice and help on benefits, employment, finance and housing.
CCDC – Colchester Christian Debt Centre – Christians against Poverty: can help with debt and money advice. Whether you are in out-of-control debt or just need some wisdom.
Money Conversations. Ben, one of our friendly money-wise partners, offers confidential conversation to help you through the money maze.
Mental Health
We are committed to helping people experience freedom in their minds.
Kingsland Counselling: Offers sessions at the centre dealing with various personal issues. Unlike the other services on this page, this is not a free offer but can be subsidised.
Listening Ear: It is a drop-in on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm with trained listeners to help you offload. Booking is helpful but not essential.
Spiritual Health
We are committed to helping people reach new spiritual heights.
Cafe Chaplains: Our Cafe Chaplains are on hand in the building Mon – Thurs mornings to chat and offer a friendly ear and prayer if appropriate.
Prayer Encounter: We offer prayer encounters by appointment. A couple of hours dealing with spiritual issues or having a warm spiritual bath. Use our contact form.