The latest Christian Aid newsletter is available in the church and leads with this quote from Christian Aid’s new Chair, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba. The archbishop grew up in poverty in South Africa and went on to be Archbishop of Cape Town and head of the Anglican church in southern Africa. “My hope for Christian Aid…
Thanks to everyone who helped with the fundraising for Christian Aid Week. A total of £510 was raised and this will make a difference to many lives.
For 2026, the focus is on Kenya. Fridah Moraa is a mother and grandmother who is the sole provider for her family. Determined Fridah sells vegetables that she buys as a wholesaler. It’s a two hour trip, six times a week. But Christian Aid’s partner, Beacon of Hope, is training aspiring urban farmers like Fridah…
We have received an email from Christian Aid to say thank you very much for supporting the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal. The donation of £57 will make a real difference. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar left people devastated and in need of drinking water, food and shelter. Christian Aid is releasing emergency funds so that…
Please do join us for the joy of singing carols, raising money and spreading the Christmas message. Morrisons at 2pm.
A message from Christian Aid:“On Sunday 31 August, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck eastern and rural Afghanistan, one of the lowest income countries in the world, killing more than 800 people. Life-saving rescue operations are needed to save the masses trapped under the rubble. Many more are in need of drinking water, food, shelter, blankets and…
Thank you to everyone who supported Christian Aid Week. A total of £539.23 was raised and a cheque from St. Leonard’s sent to Christian Aid.
For 2025, the focus is on Guatemala and the impact of the climate crisis. If you would like to help, envelopes will be available on 11 May. (If you prefer to pay by cheque, please make this out to “St. Leonard’s Parish Church”.) Thank you for your support. https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/key-appeals/christian-aid-week
Thank you to everyone who supported the Myanmar Appeal by donating to Christian Aid. A total of £260 was raised.
January marks the start of Christian Aid’s 80th anniversary year. Here is some information from Christian Aid’s CEO: “Our work began in 1945 when we were founded by the British and Irish churches to support refugees in Europe following the devastation and upheaval caused by the Second World War. Ever since we have worked around…
