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Sue Withers tells the story of Satoko, a visitor to the London Jesus Centre.Published: 22nd Feb 2017
THIS Christmas, among the Christmas messages, I had an unusual one from Japan:
“Dear Sue,
I got baptized this morning…on Christmas morning!
It's like…a new life is starting!”
My friend and former student Satoko had started her search for spiritual life while she was studying in the Jesus Centre in 2015. She tells her story:
“I found the ESOL class on the website by chance. I learnt a lot of things, not only English but also many things. For example, I see a lot of people from different countries who have different cultures. It is my pleasure to see many people from different countries.
Sue Withers (fourth from left) with her ESOL...
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What if we knew them by name? A Community Feast.
Published: 25th Mar 2016
“THERE’S a line in every city that separates the rich from the poor, the strong from the weak, the haves from the have-nots. It’s a street, the train tracks, the river, a side walk. On one side there is safety, on the other there is danger. On one side there is security, on the other, fear. On one side, kids go to college, work pays well, needs are hidden behind curtains and consumable goods. On the other life is pretty raw. Serve the City is for everyone. It’s a revolution, a serving revolution. And it’s going to change the world. We know them by their needs. What if we knew them by name?” (The Serve the City manifesto)
It’s amazing what can come from a few people...
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More guests, less loneliness
The 2015 Christmas dinnerPublished: 6th Jan 2016
WHILE designed to tug on the heartstrings of potential customers, last year’s John Lewis advertisement did highlight the loneliness that many people feel particularly keenly at Christmas. It focussed on the elderly, but homeless people, asylum seekers, refugees and those living far away from family particularly need to be remembered during the festive season.
While shoppers, a short distance from the London Jesus Centre, rushed around looking for last minute gifts and others started planning meals for family get togethers, another type of meal was being prepared for the 80 guests at the Jesus Centre Christmas dinner.
This was the biggest turn-out yet and included homeless visitors, ESOL students (many of them...
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ESOL student finds ‘powerful faith’
ESOL student finds ‘powerful faith’Published: 6th Nov 2015
“MY name is Mojdeh. I come from Iran and I have been living here since 12th February 2011. I am a qualified nurse, and I claimed asylum in November 2011. I have had lots of problems surviving, but charities have helped me a lot.
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I came to this church for English classes, and I was happy they could pay for my daily bus travel, because without this money I could never have... -
Silver Sunday
Published: 23rd Oct 2015
ACCORDING to a recent report, more than a third of people over 75 said they were lonely. In response to this, the ‘Silver Sunday’ initiative was launched in 2012, by The Sir Simon Milton Foundation and Councillor Christabel Flight. It’s an annual day that provides free activities across the UK for elderly people. The aim is to celebrate older residents and to help them get out and about and meet new people.
The first ‘Silver Sunday’ in 2012 was a fantastic success, with over 2000 people taking part in 19 events in Westminster alone. It gained the support of Joanna Lumley, Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Michael Parkinson. The following year then saw ‘Silver Sunday’ go national...
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