LOVE CHRISTMAS

JOIN THE KINDNESS COMMUNITY THIS CHRISTMAS.

Christmas is a season where we celebrate love, generosity and hope. It’s an opportunity to reach out to our neighbours and offer kindness and the warmth of connection over anxiety and isolation.

We’re partnering with churches and charities to help those who are struggling the most this Christmas. This year, we are running two activities we would love your help with.

At the heart of the Love Christmas Campaign is the Bag of Kindness to help those that are struggling at Christmas. We’re providing 50 bags to families. Contact us to nominate a family to receive a bag of kindness.

The Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance want to provide Christmas presents for children in homes that are struggling financially. Last year they provided gifts for over 800 children. We can help by purchasing a gift.

THE LIVING ROOM.

The Living Room is a space where you can come and find community. There will be free refreshments, books, craft activities, board games and a small crèche area.
Every Thursday, 10.30am- 12pm.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

  • If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health then Derby and Derbyshire Emotional Health and Wellbeing has a wealth of information about services available for support. This includes a 24 hour freephone number for people to get immediate help and support from trained call handlers and support staff - 0800 028 0077.

  • Derby Community Action where there are resources to find support from other services in around Derby to help with many practical issues from housing support to mental health.

  • Facing life alone is hard, and when you feel there is no one there to support you it is a scary place to be. Therefore, at Safe Families, they offer support, hope and belonging to improve the lives of those in our communities. They link children, young people and families with local volunteers who can offer them help and support.

    Find out more
    Visit Safe Families to learn more.

  • CAP provide free and non-judgemental advice for those struggling with debt. The team help clients to access support from trained debt advisors at CAP Head office who then come up with realistic budgets and payments, as well as negotiate with creditors. The team also come alongside clients, committing to long-term support and befriending. Find out more at https://capuk.org/get-help

Can You Support Us?

Everything that happens through St Ed’s is only possible because of your generosity. If you would like to support St Edmund’s Church financially, you can give to us through standing order payments or through a one-off donation via the Parish Giving Scheme.

Thank you so much for your support.