As a Baptist Union church we have strong affiliation with the national baptist networks, in particular through HEBA (Heart of England Baptist Association). We support the national work of Home Mission, which allows smaller churches to have ministers and the work of BMS across the globe. Please follow the link for further information.
Through supporting Home Mission (see link information for The Baptist Union), the work of BMS is enabled across the globe. The BMS have workers in over 35 countries on 4 continents. They are involved in many projects and missions, working to support people all over the world and transform their lives. Please click the link to find out more.
In India, more than half the population has never heard the gospel of Jesus Christ. With a population that has risen to more than 1.16 billion, approximately six hundred million people have never heard the name of Jesus, not even once in their lives. Heartlink was founded to encourage, motivate and equip Christians by consultancy, training, evangelism, leadership in mission and project development with particular focus on the needy in society. Currently Heartlink engages in the following activities: Bible School; Planting New Churches; Orphanages; Medical Work and other Micro Projects e.g. fish farms and goat herds. Heartlink is led by Les and Mary Wade. Please look at their website for more information.
is a partnership of churches and Jesus followers passionate about seeing our Coventry's children & families know God loves them and that they were made for a purpose. Kidz Klub Coventry is part of an imaginative, international initiative which aims to share the Gospel and God's love to unchurched children in a fun, interactive and relevant way through games, modern kids worship songs, interactive teaching and prayer. Imagine Saturday morning Kids T.V with Jesus at the centre of it all!
COVENTRY CITY MISSION is a registered Christian charity established in 1983. They are based at Deedmore Christian Centre, Deedmore Road, next door to The Eburne Centre in North-East Coventry. They are committed to serving the whole community by responding to needs: spiritual, physical, emotional or practical, regardless of age, status or background. CCM is a faith mission. It relies totally upon the Lord to meet its financial needs through the prayerful response of His people here in Coventry and beyond.
Coventry Youth for Christ exists to support, equip and empower young people. CYFC works in schools across Coventry, in partnership with local churches, providing early morning, lunchtime and after school activities for young people of all backgrounds and ethnicities. We also facilitate a range of city-wide youth activities and a youth leaders??? network to encourage collaborative investment into this amazing City.
The Light House is a counselling agency based in Coventry, and unlike many other helping agencies, offers help for the whole range of difficulties which people experience. Our timely, confidential and sensitive counselling can help individuals and families get back on an even keel before difficult situations worsen or become desperate. Please follow the link to find out more.
St Andrew's House is a residential home for the elderly. It is a registered charity (number 214293) and is run by The Trustees of St Andrews House. The house aims to provide a caring environment, with a Christian ethos, and offer choice and independence to support our elderly residents to live a constructive, positive and fulfilling lifestyle. To find out more about the objectives and ethos of St Andrews House please click the link.
Coventry Foodbank is based at the Mosaic Church and at the old Methodist Church building on McDonald Road. At Meredith Road we have a foodbank station where donations of food can be made towards the foodbank. Please check the website or ask at the church office for a list of foods accepted by the Foodbank. Please click the link to find out more about how the Foodbank works and the work done there. The Foodbank was founded by the Trussel Trust. 13 million people live below the poverty line in the UK. In 2011-12 foodbanks fed 128,687 people nationwide, in 2012-13 we anticipate this number will rise to over 290,000. Rising costs of food and fuel combined with static income, high unemployment and changes to benefits are causing more and more people to come to foodbanks for help. The Trussell Trust partners with churches and communities to open new foodbanks nationwide. With over 325 foodbanks currently launched, our goal is for every town to have one. If you would like to know any more about the work of the Trussel Trust please look at their website: www.trusselltrust.org/
Coventry Prayer House is a centre for prayer and worship for the city of Coventry. There are several churches involved in the running of the centre. To find out more about the prayer house, or to book a slot to visit please click the link to their website.
At Tearfund, what drives us is a belief that the local church is a powerful force for transformation in communities living in every kind of poverty. Inspired by the example and teaching of Jesus, we recognise that people have deeply interconnected material and spiritual needs, and we seek to meet those needs by working through our local church partners. Churches are at the heart of their communities full of dedicated, resourceful people who want to make a long-term difference. We work particularly in Africa, Asia and South America and also across Eastern Europe and the UK. Right now, we are focussing on some of the biggest challenges facing the world today. Find out more about what we do and where below.
Samaritans Purse was founded in 1970 with a mission to "Meet emergency needs in crisis areas through existing evangelical mission agencies and national churches." Samaritans Purse does much amazing work across the world. At Meredith Road our main involvement is with Operation Christmas Child, which we participate in every year. Please find out more about the work of Samaritans Purse by clicking on the link.
Alpha is for everyone who wants to explore lifes big questions. Alpha is running in Churches, Bars, Coffee Shops, and homes all across the globe. At Meredith Road we run at least three Alpha courses every year. Please watch our website for more information about the next course to run.
Messy Church at Meredith Road has stopped running once a month, however we do hope to run an occasional seasonal session. Please look on the website calendar for dates. Messy Church is a fun-packed family session to include lots of craft activities, celebration time and a hot meal. All children must bring an adult and all adults must bring a child. Please click the link for more information about Messy Church.
Relationship Central have designed the following courses: The Marriage Course: The Marriage Course is for any couple who wants to invest in their relationship, whether you have been together 1 or 61 years and whether you have a strong relationship or are struggling. The Marriage Preparation Course: Most couples spend countless hours preparing for the wedding, but little, if any time preparing for married life. The Marriage Preparation Course can help you develop strong foundations for a lasting marriage. The Parenting Children Course: The Parenting Children Course is for any parents, step-parents, prospective parents or carers of children aged 0 to 10 years and The Parenting Teenagers Course: The Parenting Teenagers Course is for any parents, step-parents, or carers of children aged 11 to 18 years. To find out any more about these courses please have a look at the website. Meredith Road run all of these courses periodically so please watch the website for the next course running or telephone the office for further information.
We are a national charity, working across the UK to lift people out of poverty and debt. We offer free debt counselling through a network of 218 centres based in local churches. CAP courses are available at Meredith Road Baptist Church. Please call the church office or keep watching the website for details of the next course to run.
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