Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Christian Aid fundraiser. We raised (at least) £3,240. This amount has now been reported to Christian Aid.

This is a recording of a recitation of the 7 parts of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by 8 of our members (part 6 is read in two voices). Parts 1-5 are presented by members who took on the challenge to learn their lines by heart and sought sponsorship in support of Christian Aid. … More Challenge fulfilled! Watch the recording of the recitation of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Throughout this week, we will be sharing updates on Wellington’s Christian Aid Week activities and information on the work of Christian Aid that is vital to the most vulnerable communities around the world. An overview of all posts can be found here: https://wellingtonchurch.co.uk/category/caw2020/ Today, we share Christian Aid’s Global Strategy 2019-2026. Click below for the … More Christian Aid Week 2020 – Christian Aid’s Global Strategy 2019-2026

This challenge is for those who love a good long walk or for those who want to make best use of the fact that we are now allowed to go out for exercise multiple times per day. The British Heart Foundation lists the benefits of walking as follows: boost your energy aid relaxation and clear … More CAW Challenge 5: 1.000.000 Steps for Christian Aid

Throughout this week, we will be sharing updates on Wellington’s Christian Aid Week activities and information on the work of Christian Aid that is vital to the most vulnerable communities around the world. An overview of all posts can be found here: https://wellingtonchurch.co.uk/category/caw2020/ Today, we share Faith’s Story. Click below for the video to start: … More Christian Aid Week 2020 – Faith’s Story

This challenge is made for the young (and those who feel young!) among us. Inspried by church youth workers in Germany this challenge is a simple and colourful way to engage with others during this lockdown period. Here is how it works: Contact Rebecca to be allocated a random letter  Paint a letter in your … More CAW Challenge 4: Hand Painting Challenge

Throughout this week, we will be sharing updates on Wellington’s Christian Aid Week activities and information on the work of Christian Aid that is vital to the most vulnerable communities around the world. An overview of all posts can be found here: https://wellingtonchurch.co.uk/category/caw2020/ Today, we share Rose’s Story. Click below for the video to start: … More Christian Aid Week 2020 – Rose’s Story

Reporting on the “Big Read” of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner The Guardian writes: “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a founding fable for our time. A fable must by definition revolve around an animal, and in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s nightmare the slain albatross hangs around the fated sailor’s neck like a broken cross, an emblem of … More CAW Challenge 3: Poetry Challenge

Throughout this week, we will be sharing updates on Wellington’s Christian Aid Week activities and information on the work of Christian Aid that is vital to the most vulnerable communities around the world. An overview of all posts can be found here: https://wellingtonchurch.co.uk/category/caw2020/ Today, we share Florence’s Story. Click below for the video to start: … More Christian Aid Week 2020 – Florence’s Story

For this challenge, we invite you to work through the Book of Numbers in 7 days. The 15 minute video below gives an overview of what the Book of Numbers entails. Click on the picture for the video to start (or to be taken to the video’s YouTube page if you are receiving this by email). … More CAW Challenge 2: Bible Reading Challenge

Throughout this week, we will be sharing updates on Wellington’s Christian Aid Week activities and information on the work of Christian Aid that is vital to the most vulnerable communities around the world. An overview of all posts can be found here: https://wellingtonchurch.co.uk/category/caw2020/ Today, we share a brief general introduction who Christian Aid are and … More Christian Aid Week 2020 – We Are Christian Aid

Today, we ask you to take part in a very simple challenge that can make a huge difference for Christian Aid. Here is how it works: Go to https://envelope.christianaid.org.uk/ Create a Christian Aid e-Envelope with your own personal message in 3 easy steps send the e-Envelope to at least 2 people to encourage them to donate to Christian Aid. Leave … More CAW Challenge 1: Send at least TWO Christian Aid e-envelopes

Throughout this week, we will be sharing updates on Wellington’s Christian Aid Week activities and information on the work of Christian Aid that is vital to the most vulnerable communities around the world. An overview of all posts can be found here: https://wellingtonchurch.co.uk/category/caw2020/ Today, we share the Christian Aid Week 2020 sermon by Dr Rowan … More Christian Aid Week 2020 – Dr Rowan Williams’ Sermon