Children's Society
Right now in Britain there are children and young people who feel scared, unloved and unable to cope. The Children’s Society works with these young people, step by step, for as long as it takes, Listening, Supporting and Acting.
Because no child should feel alone.
Christ teaches us that when we offer hospitality and care to children and those who lack food or shelter, we are welcoming and caring for him (Matthew 18.5, 25.34–40). He tells us that we can only enter the Kingdom of God when we ‘become like children’ (Matthew 18.1-3, Luke 6.20). His ministry shows that love must be combined with courage, and a willingness to confront injustice. In his words and in his actions, he proclaims hard truths which disturb the powerful and the comfortable (see Jesus' cleansing of the Temple in Mark 11, Matthew 21, Luke 19-20 and John 2).
That is why the Children's Society have a vision of a country where children are free from disadvantage, and why their mission involves a willingness to tell hard truths to fight for change and support disadvantaged children to have better lives.
Find out more here.
Supporters such as St. Mary's around the country fund the services Children's Society provides and join in with campaigns to show children and young people they are on their side.
Watch this space for the latest Children's Society Events at St. Mary's!
How to give:
One-off gifts can be made by one of the following methods, stating ‘ChSoc’:
In every case, if you are a taxpayer please complete the Gift Aid Form below and return it to the Treasurer, St. Mary's Church Office, St. Mary's Street, Ely, CB7 4HF , or scan and email to treasurer@stmarysely.org.
Because no child should feel alone.
Christ teaches us that when we offer hospitality and care to children and those who lack food or shelter, we are welcoming and caring for him (Matthew 18.5, 25.34–40). He tells us that we can only enter the Kingdom of God when we ‘become like children’ (Matthew 18.1-3, Luke 6.20). His ministry shows that love must be combined with courage, and a willingness to confront injustice. In his words and in his actions, he proclaims hard truths which disturb the powerful and the comfortable (see Jesus' cleansing of the Temple in Mark 11, Matthew 21, Luke 19-20 and John 2).
That is why the Children's Society have a vision of a country where children are free from disadvantage, and why their mission involves a willingness to tell hard truths to fight for change and support disadvantaged children to have better lives.
Find out more here.
Supporters such as St. Mary's around the country fund the services Children's Society provides and join in with campaigns to show children and young people they are on their side.
Watch this space for the latest Children's Society Events at St. Mary's!
How to give:
One-off gifts can be made by one of the following methods, stating ‘ChSoc’:
- By direct payment to our bank account: Sort Code 30 93 05, Account Number: 00153625 (preferred method – no fees) stating ‘ChSoc’
- Via our JustGiving page https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/Childrens-Society
(we pay a 2.5% fee) and beware of the ‘voluntary’ contribution to JustGiving. - By Cheque payable to St. Mary's Church Ely (85p bank fee per cheque) stating ‘ChSoc’ by post to: The Treasurer, St. Mary's Church Office, St. Mary's Street, Ely, CB7 4HF - or in the boxes in church.
In every case, if you are a taxpayer please complete the Gift Aid Form below and return it to the Treasurer, St. Mary's Church Office, St. Mary's Street, Ely, CB7 4HF , or scan and email to treasurer@stmarysely.org.
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