Sometimes we all need a bit of support
(COVID-19 restrictions in place for now)
Practical Helps
Food Bank
Every weekend both at church and the cafe weekly we take food collections for Cottingham Food Bank.
Manna Meals
When people go through surgeries, illnesses, new births or family losses, a nice home cooked meal can be one of the best ways we can show the support and encouragement of our church family both to those calling Christ Church home or our community. Being a Manna Meal volunteer simply means that you will receive emails whenever their is a person or family in need of meals for a short period of time. You will have the option to select an evening to cook and/or deliver a meal to them. If your schedule at that time doesn't allow you to help, that's alright, just pass on the request and help out next time.
To find out more please email receptioncccott@gmail.com
To request a meal please call us on (01482) 842277 or contact us using the above email address.
Every weekend both at church and the cafe weekly we take food collections for Cottingham Food Bank.
Manna Meals
When people go through surgeries, illnesses, new births or family losses, a nice home cooked meal can be one of the best ways we can show the support and encouragement of our church family both to those calling Christ Church home or our community. Being a Manna Meal volunteer simply means that you will receive emails whenever their is a person or family in need of meals for a short period of time. You will have the option to select an evening to cook and/or deliver a meal to them. If your schedule at that time doesn't allow you to help, that's alright, just pass on the request and help out next time.
To find out more please email receptioncccott@gmail.com
To request a meal please call us on (01482) 842277 or contact us using the above email address.
Pastoral Care
PASTORAL SUPPORT
First things first, the only "requirements" we need from any person concerning pastoral care from us are 3 things:
1-Be honest. Truth is our only way forward. Unless you are honest with us we cant help at all.
2-Be yourself. Relax, everything starts with relationship. We are not professional counsellors so a chat and coffee will do for a start.
3-Have no ulterior agendas. This is about you. Nobody can change another person/people or organisation.
Our desire here at Christ Church is for everyone to live a healthy life physically and spiritually, but from time to time, we all need help and support from other people. We understand that the word "pastoral care" is very broad and for us as a church means compassion, practical help, ongoing support and friendship, prayer, listening and encouragement.
The main support and care structure is through our Connect Groups where group leaders are available to listen, encourage and may be able to enlist the help of the group to offer support. Beyond this, as a resource to those who call Christ Church home, we can supply meals though our Manna Meals program. Pastors Scott & Giovanna can be available for prayer and to provide a listening ear along with our Leadership Team. They may be able to visit while you are in hospital or at home unwell, they can help with planning funeral services and also wedding planning including premarital preparation. They are always accountable to our managing trustees and cannot offer 100% confidentiality on some matters but will talk through 100% discretion with you before you meet with them.
We do not currently offer a counselling service, however this can be referred for you. We operate and abide at all times by our pastoral support policy and guidelines. We have vulnerable adult and child policies and officers in place and a safeguarding policy. For more information about these documents please visit our essential documents page by clicking HERE.
PERSONAL PRAYER MINISTRY
We have a small team of people trained in basic prayer ministry. These are people released by Christ Church Cottingham and are available to pray in agreement and faith during crises or ongoing need on Sundays after the services. These people will not counsel but will pray or intercede for you. Please feel free to request prayer following any Sunday Service.
First things first, the only "requirements" we need from any person concerning pastoral care from us are 3 things:
1-Be honest. Truth is our only way forward. Unless you are honest with us we cant help at all.
2-Be yourself. Relax, everything starts with relationship. We are not professional counsellors so a chat and coffee will do for a start.
3-Have no ulterior agendas. This is about you. Nobody can change another person/people or organisation.
Our desire here at Christ Church is for everyone to live a healthy life physically and spiritually, but from time to time, we all need help and support from other people. We understand that the word "pastoral care" is very broad and for us as a church means compassion, practical help, ongoing support and friendship, prayer, listening and encouragement.
The main support and care structure is through our Connect Groups where group leaders are available to listen, encourage and may be able to enlist the help of the group to offer support. Beyond this, as a resource to those who call Christ Church home, we can supply meals though our Manna Meals program. Pastors Scott & Giovanna can be available for prayer and to provide a listening ear along with our Leadership Team. They may be able to visit while you are in hospital or at home unwell, they can help with planning funeral services and also wedding planning including premarital preparation. They are always accountable to our managing trustees and cannot offer 100% confidentiality on some matters but will talk through 100% discretion with you before you meet with them.
We do not currently offer a counselling service, however this can be referred for you. We operate and abide at all times by our pastoral support policy and guidelines. We have vulnerable adult and child policies and officers in place and a safeguarding policy. For more information about these documents please visit our essential documents page by clicking HERE.
PERSONAL PRAYER MINISTRY
We have a small team of people trained in basic prayer ministry. These are people released by Christ Church Cottingham and are available to pray in agreement and faith during crises or ongoing need on Sundays after the services. These people will not counsel but will pray or intercede for you. Please feel free to request prayer following any Sunday Service.
