Some Of The Work We Do
CHURCHES TOGETHER
One particular area we are currently addressing together is the needs of the new housing areas in Telford.
As a sponsoring body for local ecumenism, Telford Christian Council supports local ecumenical projects in and near Telford, as well as encouraging the local Churches Together groups and other ways in which churches of different traditions can work together. One particular area we at currently address together is the needs of the new housing areas in Telford.
WORKPLACE CHAPLAINCY
We provide a number of voluntary chaplains in the world of work, including Ironbridge Power Station, GKN Autostructures and Wheels, Telford Spun Yarns, Primary Care Trust, Telford Police Division and in the Telford Shopping Centre.
STAY
The Council established Telford Christian Council Supported Housing, known as Stay, which works in partnership with other agencies in providing a structured succession of supported accommodation for vulnerable and young people.
Visit Stay website
WEAR NEXT
The 'Wear Next' Charity Shop is located in Oakengates and is a part of Telford Christian Council Trading Limited. All of Wear Next's profits are covenanted to support the work of the Telford Christian Council and Stay.
VOLUNTEERS
We are keen to help people find places for Christian service. Volunteers work with us in the shops and the housing schemes. Weare always looking for more volunteers. If you are interested and would like toexplore possibilities do get in touch. volunteering@telfordchristiancouncil.co.uk
CHAIRS AND SPARES
Chairs and Spares is a Telford Christian Council and Stay sponsored furniture recycling social enterprise. It provides low cost recycled furniture from its warehouse at Unit 2, St. Georges Road Industrial Estate, Donnington Telford, TF2 7QZ.
For further details see its website www.chairsandspares.co.uk
Or contact them on 01952 619197
TWIG
Telford Christian Council is an active participant in the Telford and Wrekin Interfaith Group (TWIG) which we helped to found. We are committed to dialogue with people of faith. We want to understand each other more and work together with people of faith to address issues of common concern for our local community.
Tel: 01952 291904 Email: info@telfordchristiancouncil.co.uk