10% of normal parish income is donated to mission organisations.
Our current special project is to support Andrew and Clare Koens and family working with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Together with their three children they are based in Ukarumpa, the Wycliffe translation and training centre in the highlands of PNG. There are over 800 languages in this country! There are still more than 200 languages in PNG with no Bible translation available. Andrew is assistant manager and small engines mechanic at the Autoshop, maintaining vehicles and equipment used by translators as they travel around PNG. As well as looking after three children Clare is Acting Principal for the Junior School. She also provides pastoral care to overseas workers who are facing challenges of various kinds. To read more about their work visit the Wycliffe website.
You can also view their latest newsletter here.
Last year, we raised money for the work of the Koens family through a pilgrimage from Guildford to Winchester.
These are the charities that we are supporting in 2024:
United Society Partners in the Gospel (USPG)
Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice.
Visit: www.uspg.org.uk
Mosaic Middle East
Bringing hope, help and healing in the Middle East, focussing on vulnerable and persecuted minorities. Their motivation is Christian compassion and their objective is to strengthen and empower those in need.
Visit: https://mosaicmiddleeast.org/
Global Hope in Action
A small Christian organisation, supporting refugee work in several areas of the world. Their project in Armenia is particularly valued.
Visit: https://www.globalhopeinaction.org.uk/
Friends International
Welcoming and working among international students in Guildford.
Visit: www.friendsinternationalguildford.org.uk
North Guildford Food Bank
The North Guildford food bank at St Clare’s, Park Barn has been set up to provide temporary help for individuals and families in the Guildford area who are in need. Working alongside local agencies and churches, they want to ensure that no-one goes hungry.
Visit: https://northguildfordfoodbank.co.uk/
ReSkilled
ReSkilled is a Christian charity based in Guildford who aim to reduce social isolation and give people back self-esteem, choices and hope, by enabling them to re-discover the fulfilment and benefits of being in employment. They do this by using a wood workshop to raise individuals’ confidence and teach general work skills, then encouraging participants to engage with our Voluntary work partners with the purpose of entering sustainable employment.
Visit: https://reskilled.org/
A Rocha
A Rocha UK is a Christian charity working to protect and restore the natural world and committed to equipping Christians and churches in the UK to care for the environment.
Visit: https://arocha.org.uk/
Other missions
There will also be occasions during the year when we focus on the work of other mission organisations, including:
- Christian Aid throughtout Christian Aid Week in May
- The Bishop of Guildford's Fund in Lent
You can also find out more about the work of these charities by asking for the monthly Parish Magazine to be delivered to your house! Annual subscription £6.