Take a look at our latest newsletter to keep up-to-date with news in the Parish of Southbourne-on-Sea. Mike gives thanks for many years of newsletters and magazines and encourages us to re-imagine future publications. Find out more about:- the Archdeacon's visitation at Christchurch Priory when are churchwardens became legal! - the Mothers' Union and the wonderful work it does.- all sorts of updates and dates for your diary too!Pick up a printed copy in church or download your issue here!
Following the Vision Day for the new parish in April, the Mission Action Plan has been launch this Sunday (21st June), giving us clear objectives for our way forward as a parish. We are called to build for the kingdom of God in Southbourne by being:A Welcoming ChurchA Worshipping ChurchA Wondrous ChurchCopies of the Mission Action Plan are available in all the churches, or can be downloaded here.
The demand for food packs has continued to grow in these challenging times. If you can donate, please leave items in the basket at the back of church or take directly to Immanuel United Reformed Church. Every donation is much appreciated. Up-to-date information can be found on the Southbourne Community FB page._____________________________________________The following items are always needed: Beverages: tea bags, coffee, milk (UHT or powdered), fruit juice (long life), fruit squash.Tinned food: fruit, soup, tomatoes, vegetables, custard, potatoes, meat/fish, sponge puddings, rice.Other: cereal, pasta-sauces, jellies, dried rice, instant mash potato, biscuits or snack bars, sugar, instant whips/Angel Delight, toiletries.For items needed this week visit the Southbourne Community Food Bank FB page._____________________________________________Please bear in mind the following guidelines when donating:Can accept: Most food in jars, cans and packets (non-perishable) that are in date. Please make sure that the ‘use by’ date is at least 3 months ahead.Cannot accept: Fresh fruit or vegetables.