Serving the churches of Shirley, Croydon
Individual churches in Shirley may be members of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI), and the national ecumenical organisation Churches together in England (CTE), through their denomination or organisation.
Welcome
Welcome to Churches Together in Shirley near Croydon. May the light of Advent lbrighten your way and Christmas be as much about the life of Jesus.
Volunteering
Listening to children read at Orchard Way primary. Contact via email officeowps@solamat.co.uk or on 020 8777 6111 if you can listen to the children.
Association of InterChurch Families (AIF)
http://www.interchurchfamilies.org.uk/
The contacts for AIF are Andy and Liz Bebington on
Community
Events
St John's film night 16th December, ELF 16th December. Tickets £3.
The Shirley Methodist church. Bread making 3rd Tuesday in the month 9:30am. Film night 7th Dec 7:15pm.
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The Shrublands Community Trust Foodbank in the Advice Centre at 7 Broom Road, Shirley is open on Fridays from 1.00-3.00PM.
Donations of "in date" cans of food are welcome. A link to the PDF for list of food needed each week is Here .
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Shirley Neighbourhood Care and Lunch Clubs
Assistance is provided with transport to and from GPS's and other medical appointments. There is a regular shopping bus and prescription collection.
A Lunch club is being run at the Methodist Luncheon Club and takes place every Thursday from 11:30 and there is a waiting list so please phone below.
Further details can be obtained from the Neighbourhood Care Office on 8662 9599 and email sncs@shirleyneighbourhoodcare.co.uk.
http://www.shirleyneighbourhoodcare.co.uk/
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Churches Together in West Wickham operates a work club. Drop in sessions are held every Monday afternoon (except Bank Holidays) from 4pm at West Wickham Library, Glebe Way, West Wickham. Free advise is available to help with writing CV's, interview techniques and job search. For more details please drop in or email ctwwworkclub@gmail.com