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Churches and Civic Sector – Finding Common Ground

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A project called Movement for Change is drawing together churches and civic authorities to address local need. It emerged from a podcast.

There are moments when things change. When an idea gets traction. When a possibility begins to become a reality.

It was as we hosted Mayors Andy Burnham and Marvin Rees on a call in June, exploring Movement for Recovery as a concept and how the Church could work more effectively with the Civic, that such a moment occurred.

As we looked to end the call, Andy Burnham interrupted.

“Hang on, before we finish. Do we not need to think about how we scale this thing?”

And it was from there that Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester, offered to host a meeting with the 10 Metro Mayors to explore taking a Movement for Recovery to a whole new level.

Find out more here

Give the Gift of a Bible

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A Bible is for life – and as the advert says not just for Christmas …

The Christian Resource Centre (CRC) at 91-93 Seaside Road still has a wide range of Bibles and Bible products available – but only for the next few weeks.

As announced in November, CRC will be closing its doors for good on  31st January 2022 after 75 years of operation so this will be the last month during which you will be able to buy such a wide range of Christian resources locally. We’ve also got lots of great books, DVDs, CDs, gifts and of course cards.  (stock up for next Christmas).

Buying someone a Bible for life events like Birthdays, anniversaries and the like might just be a life-changer for some, so get down to CRC while you still can and have a browse around. We’re open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00am – 4.00pm. Do drop in and have a look.

Eastbourne Holocaust Memorial 27 January

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This regular event is taking place 7pm – 9pm 27th January 2022 on Holocaust Memorial Day itself.  It is planned that the bookings will be via Eventbrite.  The event is free.  There will be a CFI resources stall at the kiosk.  Dorit Wolfe, holocaust survivor and resident in Eastbourne will be selling and signing copies of her book in the 20 minute interval.  The Congress Theatre bar serveries will be open before the event and during the interval. Reserve the date – full booking details to follow.

Civic Prayer Breakfast Returns

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This regular event returns after a missed year due to Covid-19. Here is a date saver.

Eastbourne Civic Prayer Breakfast

Date & Time: Friday 1st April  7.45am for 8am – 9.45am

Venue: Devonshire Park Complex

Speaker: Patrick Regan MBE

Send  name and address in an email to: ‘eastbprayerbreakfast@outlook.com’ to receive invitation in the New Year

Or ring 01323 505036 and leave contact details.

 

EMERGENCY WINTER PROVISION – For The Homeless

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Here is an update that may be helpful to many of you in your work in the community
In a nutshell, there will again be no Winter Night Shelter as such. Authorities and professionals are still strongly advising against the former dormitory-style shelter previously provided in Eastbourne by local churches. Those offered accommodation must now have their own room. Another major difference from the former winter night shelter provision – where guests often stayed for some while – is that this winter’s provision is emergency provision (1-4 nights: see below).
As you will know, when SWEP is activated (as it is for this weekend), the Council will offer emergency accommodation as appropriate on those nights. However, when SWEP is not activated rough sleepers are rarely offered accommodation by the Council on the same day that the application is made. And so this winter, from next Monday (6th December) until 28th February (ie the former winter night shelter period) Kingdom Way Trust will be offering an emergency ‘same day’ bed on non-SWEP days. Accommodation will normally be provided for a single night, giving a breathing space for someone to be assessed, or for alternative arrangements to be made. Funding of the project should, however, enable a client to be accommodated for up to a maximum of 4 nights (eg at a weekend, until the assessment process can begin).
Guests will be accommodated in SDR (Jevington Gardens).
More information about how the scheme will operate is contained in the attached summary.
In deciding whether to make a referral, it will be extremely helpful if the referring agency could run through the ‘Criteria for acceptance’ listed in the attached, ie:
a) Confirmation that without emergency accommodation, the individual would be sleeping rough that night
b) That the individual has not previously been convicted of arson, or a sexual offence;
c)  That neither drugs nor alcohol are permitted on the premises.
Full name, date of birth, and NI number (if known) should be established.
Also ‘local connection’ should be clarified. Ie has the potential guest been in Eastbourne for 6 out of the past 12 months, or for 3 of the past 5 years; or does the individual have close family who’ve been in Eastbourne for the past 5 years; his/her reason for coming to Eastbourne. If the individual fails this ‘test’ they may nevertheless be offered emergency accommodation under the scheme; but their answers will be a key factor in our deciding the number of nights that may be offered.
Referrals can be made to me on 07932 407730 from Monday morning 6th December. But as mentioned above, if SWEP is still operating on Monday – referrals should be to the Council.
I how this is helpful.
Graham (Horsnell)
KIngdom Way Trust/EBC

Andy Mason Book Launch Cancelled

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Andy Mason, who was due to take part in his book launch on the 27th at the Christian Resource Centre is in hospital following a very serious road accident. The book launch has been cancelled and we encourage you to pray for his recovery.

 

Local Author on the Journey to Faith of St Peter

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Jez Taylor attends Victoria Baptist Church in Eastbourne. He is a retired teacher and has just published his first novel. It is based on the life of St Peter and his journey to faith. Rooted in the gospel accounts,  it is an imagining of those events plus some creative backstory. Jez says ‘It is very mainstream and should not offend anyone.’
It is called On This Rock and is available on Amazon
On This Rock (Peter the Rock Book 1) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KV6PDHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_JQNAY0WMD5WVPRHDSBNF

Salvation Army Updates Food Provision Information

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Here is an update on the services for feeding the homeless at the Salvation Army

Rebourne Day Centre – Monday -Thursday 10am- 2pm

Sandwiches,cakes etc,hot drinks & hot snacks which can be eaten inside the day centre.
In the Citadel
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm- 7pm Hot dinner to take away.
Fridays 9am – 1.30pm    Healthy Breakfast provided by the RSI Team & also sandwiches,cakes etc. & hot drinks nearer to lunch time.