The Church in the local community Flashcards
Why the local church community is important:
Unites the local community
Provides support and comfort when needed
Gives identity and belonging to people
Minister/priest/vicar can provide advice
Church offers ‘cradle to grave’ support (church supports you from when you are baptized till you die)
what does the church provide in terms of Worship through living practices
Local church community celebrate special events
Celebrate festivals such as Christmas and Easter
Celebrate rites of passage, e.g. baptism, marriage, funeral
what is a street pastor and what do they do
Many Christians choose either to
volunteer or to work in positions that
involve going into the community.
For example, Street Pastors are trained
volunteers who get provide help in
the community. They help to build
community relations and work for
safer streets.
