An Exeter church which is distributing over 700 Christmas food hampers, says it has been overwhelmed at the requests for help across the community.
Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, has run the hamper project every year for the last 8 years to help people who are struggling and in need, but this they’ve been inundated with requests for help, as people struggle to make ends meet, as the cost of a weekly food shop continues to increase.
The effects of the cost-of-living crisis seem to be having a significant impact on people’s lives, with some of the hamper...
A church in Exeter which gives out Christmas Hampers of food to people in need, say they’ve received requests to help people earlier than EVER before running the project.
Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, for the last 6 years have been distributing hampers of food across December to individuals, couples and families, who are struggling financially, as well as those experiencing unemployment, and others who have faced a difficult year, such as bereavement.
The church say that despite it being October, they’ve always received requests from a number of charities and...
An Exeter church which is distributing over 1600 Christmas food hampers, says it has been overwhelmed at the requests for help across the community.
Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, has run the hamper project every year for the last 8 years to help people who are struggling and in need, but this is the most it has ever put together – simply because the requests for help keep coming in.
The effects of the cost-of-living crisis seem to be having a significant impact on people’s lives, with some of the hamper recipients saying they are struggling to heat...
The sunshine is out, but it’s never too early to think about Christmas!
Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, each year puts together hampers packed full of food to give out to people in need during the festive season.
We all know during the Christmas season it can be tough on finances, and these hampers are a much needed boost and relief to help people get by, bringing a smile to people’s faces.
Last year, they gave out a huge 1300+ hampers to families and individuals. A number of these were personally delivered to households.
A comedy magician who was the first to baffle world-famous magic duo Penn and Teller on their very own ITV show, hosted by Jonathan Ross, is coming to an Exeter church for a free show.
He was also on the last series of Britain’s Got Talent and reached the Semi Finals to critical acclaim from Simon Cowell and the other top judges. His videos have clocked up millions of views online. You can watch his Semi Finals performance here:
https://youtu.be/7f62F2z1jHM
Now, he’s bringing his unique brand of baffling trickery and rollercoaster ride of jokes to Exeter for one...
Christians and Churches across the South West are being invited to pray for the people of Ukraine during a special event this coming Sunday.
South West Prays, this Sunday (20th) from 6-7pm, will see thousands of people participate by gathering in local church buildings, across Devon, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, as well log online to watch the event LIVE as it is broadcast on YouTube.
The event is being supported by Church of England Bishops across the region, including the Bishop of Truro, Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, and church leaders from across the...
An Exeter church has released a courageous vision to launch 100 new churches across the South West of England.
Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, has outlined the vision responding to a need that an ever-increasing number of people are exploring the Christian faith, many for the first time.
This appears to be a nationwide picture. Over the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a 50% surge in online searches for ‘prayer’, as people turned to faith with feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and worry.
And, although in the South West, 96% of people currently do not attend...
Devon Church sends out a 1,000 Christmas Hampers to people in need and require tea/coffee donations
It has been a difficult year for so many, and Rediscover Church in Exeter aims to spread Christmas cheer across the city by distributing about a 1,000 Christmas hampers to those in need.
The hampers are packed with a range of food including pasta, rice, sauces, biscuits, tea, coffee, mince pies, beans, soup and more to support a range of people through the festive period.
Here's how you can be Santa this year— could you donate tea and coffee? We need YOUR help to fill the...
People across Exeter are invited to a special show with Christian Comedian & Magician Tom Elliot who is hosting a free performance in the city!
Wednesday 29th September, 7:30pm at Rediscover Church Northernhay St, Exeter EX4 3ER.
"What I do is a blend of stand-up Comedy & Magic" – Tom Elliot.
Tom Elliott is a well renowned entertainer across the UK who has featured in The Times Newspaper, TEDx & BBC TV & Radio. With an aim to "Restore and reconnect communities through live variety theatre and enabling participation in the arts."
We may not be able to gather together for the traditional Christmas carol concerts and school nativity plays this year, but schools and churches from across the South West have joined together to create a unique online Christmas extravaganza instead.
The first ever online South West Carols event will see thousands of people across the region tuning in to the LIVE online event from the comfort of their own homes.
The event could be the biggest ever festive Carols and Nativity event that has ever taken place in the region, with lockdown encouraging churches to think...
