Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care

Caring for others is an important part of our work as Christians. We place a high priority on providing support for each other and our broader community; we also offer a Christian perspective for people going through all sorts of experiences.

If you'd like to talk or pray with anyone, or if you'd like us to visit you, or if you'd be able to help please contact us at the Church Office.

Acts 435 - '...giving to anyone who has need.'

St Michael's is able to help people in poverty in Bishop's Cleeve and surrounding areas in a practical way. We are able to raise money for them to purchase a specific item that might help them, such as replacing a broken cooker for a family struggling financially or equipping someone with interview clothes to help get a job.

This support is made possible through our new partnership with Acts 435, a national online charity that puts local donors in touch with people in need in their village, town or city. Acts 435 enables St Michael's to post requests for donations to fund specific items that will help people in difficult circumstances to move away from the brink of crisis and cope again.

The charity was set up to enable people keen to support people in their local area by giving what they can afford, when they can afford it. Donations range from £5 and are used to fund specific items for local people who are homeless, sick, or perhaps have lost their job and got into debt.  

Peter Muir is the Acts 435 representative in place working through St Michael's.  He says: “Acts 435 is a unique charity. It operates on an extremely cost-effective model, working through regulated churches and charities to connect donors directly with people in need. 100% of donor funds go to people in need and the charity has helped over 6,000 people nationwide since it launched five years ago. Working with Acts 435 will enable us to be such a blessing to the people in our local community.” 

For more information, visit www.acts435.org.uk or contact Peter via the number on the poster.

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