Abbey Road Baptist Church Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness, UK
We are a Baptist Church. Our objective is to bring hope, support and love to the material, social and spiritual lives of our community. We use our building as a resource for the community, sharing meals, various activities and providing warm spaces for people to feel safe and at home. We have a large number of people using our building from all walks of life. We encourage all to see themselves not as visitors but as belonging. Events - SUNDAY every week after Church refreshments are provided and once a month a free two- course meal. Two TODDLER GROUPS on a Monday and Friday (weekly in term time). We provide refreshments, snacks and activities for @ 100 people. WARM SPACES for adults on a Monday and Thursday (weekly) with refreshments, a hot meal and activities for @40 people. There is no charge. WARM SPACE LATER LUNCHERS, in association with AgeUK, is a monthly event that provides activities and a hot meal for @ 70 people. No charge. WARM SPACE BRUNCH CLUB for families is Monthly and Monday in school holidays providing activities, refreshments and a hot meal @ 60 people. No charge. COMMUNITY GARDEN GANG on a Saturday fortnightly (when weather allows) with free refreshments and food for @ 15 people. YOUNG PEOPLE @180 come on a Thursday for Toast and Hot Chocolate and a number stay for activities. No charge. We also provide warm safe spaces for different Charity Groups and Organisations e.g. Emergency Service Training, Brownies, Dance group, Music group, NA and AA. The Foodbank is based in our Church basement. We also provide a place to be still, a safe place to ask questions, a listening ear and we endeavour to walk with people on their life journey.
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