As a Church, we strive to be a part of and to relate to those in our Community. We enjoy being involved in a number of community ventures.
Ditchburn Place
Ditchburn Place is a local authority housing complex in Mill Road run by Cambridge City Council's Community Services Department. It offers general, supported and very sheltered housing for people of all ages, the majority of whom are older. Teams from St Barnabas are involved in befriending and helping those who live there. They also hold a regular Christian Fellowship meeting and a Bible Study Group.
Where is it?
Ditchburn is located on Mill Road, not far from St Barnabas Church.
How are we involved?
Members of St Barnabas have been invited to assist or facilitate various activities within Ditchburn:
- The Monday Club - an afternoon social club which happens between 2 and 4pm.
- The Christian Fellowship which meets on Tuesdays between 2.30 and 4pm weekly.
- Bible Study group which meets on Thursday evenings between 6 and 7pm.
Extra help with any of the above activites is always welcome and there are also opportunities for friendship through visiting.
Contact
For more information contact Alan Lowe.
The Sunday Club
Are you looking for something to do on Sunday afternoons? The St Barnabas Sunday Club meets every Sunday from 2.30 to 4.30.
What is it?
The club members are adults of all ages from the local area around the church who come together for a chat and whatever informal activities they choose - eg quizzes, music, games or joke telling. Events have included bingo, bring and buy sales, 'sing-alongs', music quizzes, and talks by members and visitors. The main emphasis is on friendship, relaxing together and having a good tea.
The members don't have to belong to the church, or be a Christian, to join, and it's free! We have a Bible reading, a "Thought for the Day" and a prayer before we go home each week.
This is a new and valuable ministry through which St Barnabas is reaching out into the local community. We aim to offer friendship to those who live around us and give them an opportunity to experience, through us, something of God's love for themselves.
Can I get involved?
There are may ways in becoming involved - you can help with activities at club meetings, make tea or be involved in organising things. Whatever your gift, there is almost certainly a role for you and we would love to hear from you. If you are interested in becoming involved why not get in touch to find out more.
Contact
For more information contact Alan Lowe.
Jimmy's Nightshelter
What is it?
A cross-church initiative based at Zion Baptist Church, East Road to provide emergency accommodation for homeless people in Cambridge and also to help with longer-term accommodation. In all these things the aim is to share the Christian gospel in "Word and Deed".
Where is it?
Jimmy's is located beneath Zion Baptist church on East road.
How to get involved:
Anyone over 18 can volunteer. You can help with washing up, befriending, ironing, serving food, and making beds for a few hours once a fortnight.
Contact
For more information contact Alan Lowe.
Wintercomfort
Wintercomfort at Overstream House provide the Homeless with a hot meal Monday to Friday. As a Church we support this by buying tickets from Wintercomfort that we then give free of charge to the homeless. Tickets are available directly from Overstream House on 01223 518140. You can find more information on wintercomfort here.
