Holy Family, Patchway

Parish life

The parish has a garden team that maintains the parish plot, providing fresh produce for community meals. The parish runs quarterly outreach mixers where volunteers share stories, swap ideas, and plan projects. The parish has a Community Outreach Plan, a living document updated each year based on feedback from volunteers and partners.

The parish runs a weekly soup kitchen where volunteers serve hot plates to those in need. The parish runs an after-school club where volunteers help with homework, run games, and create a safe space. The parish has a shelter support team that delivers care packages and helps fill application forms. The parish runs a park-clean-up crew that meets once a month to pick up litter and plant trees.

The parish youth group partnered with a local school to mentor a class of teens at risk of dropping out. Parish members turned the church hall into a temporary shelter when a flood hit a nearby street.

The outreach team visits local shelters and senior homes, delivering food parcels. The parish holds an annual charity fair. The church offers occasional training sessions on topics like first aid, event planning, and community outreach.

The church runs youth groups that meet every Wednesday. The church hosts charity drives, food bank collections, and environmental clean-ups throughout the year. The church participates in a community-wide 'Big 6' youth leadership initiative.

The church's notice board and weekly bulletin list a variety of meet-ups, from craft circles and sports clubs to grief support groups. The church maintains an online calendar of community meet-ups. The church runs a gardening club that meets every second Thursday at the church garden. The church welcomes proposals for new groups and helps find a room, promote the meet-up, and connect with interested members. The church seeks volunteers who can teach music, help with gardening, or provide IT support for the admin team.

Regular events

The church runs regular charity events every month, including bake sales, car washes, garden clean-ups, and family fun days. The church runs a community garden project in May. The church hosts a monthly community meeting.