CHURCH NOTICE BOARD

A LETTER FROM OUR LOCAL FOOD BANK

Dear Friends at St. Augustine’s Grove Park,

I am writing on behalf of all those who volunteer at, and also those who benefit from, the Foodbank at St. Edward’s on the Mottingham Estate.

Throughout the entire year (and indeed past years) your weekly contributions of food, toiletries, toys etc., and even much-needed cash donations, have enabled us to carry on caring for those in our local community, who are vulnerable and struggling to make ends meet. Those who, without our lifeline would not be able to afford even the basics of food to survive. We regularly care for a wide variety of local residents in need, ranging from the elderly, through vulnerable individuals, to families, all of whom are living on the breadline. Over 100 individuals and families regularly receive our food parcels which supplement their basic needs, and we also are able to cater for those who find themselves in urgent and unexpected need.

Without your generous and kind (and regular) donations, we could not hope to continue in the way we do now.

At this time special of year, things can get even more difficult for those in need, particularly for those families with smaller children. Your recent, sizeable and most generous donation from your church funds is most welcome and will enable us to make this festive season, and beyond, very special.

We send our love, sincere thanks and best wishes to you all, for a happy and safe Christmas and a healthy and successful 2025.

Warmest regards

The Mottingham Foodbank  

Father Gavin’s Retirement - Gavin will be retiring as vicar of St Augustine’s next Candlemas (2 February 2025) after 31 years’ service. Our love, gratitude and prayers go to him, Louise and all his family.

Ann Orton is chairing a small group looking at the future needs of the Parish. She will keep everyone informed of progress and will undertake wider consultation in due course. Please feel free to speak to Ann in the meantime.

   

  

Safeguarding - St Augustine’s is a responsible, caring

church which takes seriously the care and well being of its users.

Follow the link at the top of the page for details of our

Safeguarding Policy.

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