| A programme of outreach and social action in
Wokingham in 2006 within many of the Churches in the CTW organisation, -
the-big-idea.org |
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| Please use links on the Churches page within
this web site. |
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| MAKE POVERTY HISTORY brings together
a wide cross section of over 200 charities, campaigns, trade unions, faith
groups and celebrities who are united by a common belief that 2005 offers
a unprecedented opportunity for global change. - makepovertyhistory.org |
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| A number of churches in the area support a christian
schools worker. Along with voluntary assistance they work within the schools
taking some classes and christian clubs encouraging children to ask questions
and find out the answers. |
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| The Fairtrade Foundation was established in
1992 by CAFOD, Christian Aid, New Consumer, Oxfam, Traidcraft and the World
Development Movement. Fairtrade standards are set for a range of commodities
from the developing world including tea, sugar, cocoa, fresh fruits. The
standards include a Fairtrade price which covers the cost of production
and a premium which is invested in the local community. |
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| Alpha is a course run by a number of Churches
in the Wokingham area. It is a structured very friendly course where people
can lean and ask questions on what it means to be a Christian. Ask all those
awkward questions - we do not claim to know all the answers but know where
to look. - alphacourse.org |
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| OAKWOOD YOUTH CHALLENGE is a Christian charity
dedicated to the physical, social and spiritual development of young people.
The centre is on the south east side of Wokingham. It provides facilities
& instruction for outdoor activities, primarily aiming to serve local
youth aged between 8 to 18 through links with: Local schools, Churches,
Youth Groups, District council(s) - oakwoodyouth.co.uk
All activities are run by qualified A+ (Adventure Plus) staff, &
all sessions (excluding water sports) can be run on-site. All the necessary
equipment is provided for all activities, details of specific requirements
per session will be discussed when booked.
En-suite dorms for 60 are currently under construction, and should be
completed by spring 2004, so book early... |
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| A similar organisation to CTW but centred in
Reading - Churches Together
in Reading |
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| A small chain of Christian bookshops with
a local one in Wokingham
St Andrew's Bookshop
Holme Grange Craft Village
Heathlands Road
Wokingham
Berks RG40 3AW
Tel: 0118 977 6715
Fax: 0118 977 6715
Email: Wokingham Shop |
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| Relieving suffering and offering hope is at
the heart of Tearfund’s vision. Here you can discover how your support
brings transformation to the lives of some of the world’s poorest
people. |
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| Wokingham Anglican Churches come under the Sonning
Deanery and the Diocese of Oxford - oxford.anglican.org |
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| The Baptist Union is the national body for most
Baptist Churches in the UK - baptist.org.uk |
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| Yeldall Manor is a local alcohol and drug rehabilitation
centre, part of the Yeldall Bridges International organisation. |
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| An umbrella body for many Evangelical Churches
in the UK. Many Churches in the Wokingham area are members, as well as individual
people. - eauk.org |
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| The Shaftesbury Society - Challenging churches
and resourcing them. -
shaftesburysociety.org |
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| A holiday with a difference. Spring Harvest
could be described as the evangelicals spring conference. It is attended
by over 70,000 Christians, at Minehead and Skegness -.springharvest.org |
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