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Check out this section of our webpage for details of our coming special events.

Please join us over the Advent and Christmas period as we celebrate Living the Whole Christmas Story. Details of our activities and services are below:

 

Sunday 1 December 2024 @ 10:30am

Advent Sunday Celebration

Hope in the Waiting: Embracing the Advent Season

 

Sunday 1 December 2024 @ 5:00pm

Light Up a Life Christmas Remembrance Service

Remember someone you love this Christmas who is no longer with us by placing their name on a star on our Light Up a Life Christmas Tree. Join us as we remember those we will miss this Christmas through music and word

 

Sunday 8 December 2024 @ 10:30am

Young People's Carol Service

Join us as we think about Living the Whole Christmas Story through the eyes of our young people.

Followed by our Christmas Lunch (pre-booked only)

 

Sunday 15 December 2024 @ 10:30am

3rd Advent Sunday Celebration

Joy in the Journey: Celebrating the Path to Christmas

 

Sunday 22 December 2024 @ 10:30am

4th Advent Sunday Celebration

Love in the Giving: Embracing Generosity this Christmas

 

Sunday 22 December 2024 @ 5:00pm

Carols by Candlelight

Join us for our annual Carols by Candlelight Service as we celebrate Christmas through our favourite Christmas carols, music and word

 

Christmas Day 25 December 2024 @ 10:00am

Christmas Day Family Celebration

Light in the Darkness: Shining Bright this Christmas

 

 

 

Here's all the information you need to navigate Christmas with The Salvation Army in Maidenhead this year

 

Christmas Present Appeal 2024

If you wish to donate to The Salvation Army's Christmas Present Appeal, the Appeal is open in Maidenhead from Tuesday 12 November until Friday 13 December 2024. We are unable to accept donations after this date as we need time to distribute the presents. Our hall (address below) will be open from 9:30am to 12:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays to accept donations.

We are collecting new unwrapped toys and gifts for children who might not otherwise receive a Christmas present. The gifts will then be wrapped and distributed to those in need. We believe every child deserves a new gift at Christmas so we are unable to take used or second hand items for the Christmas Present Appeal. Here are some suggestions of gifts to donate:

0-3 years: dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, CDs of suitable music and nursery rhymes, puzzles

3-5: dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, DVDs and CDs (music and nursery rhymes), colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles

5-9: educational games & toys, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), CDs & family friendly DVDs, books, puzzles, wordsearch, crosswords

9-12: games and toys, stationery, CDs, DVDs, books, T-Shirts, hair accessories, gloves, scarves, hats

13-16: CDs, DVDs, books, make-up and toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats, T-Shirts, hair accessories

 Over the years, millions of children and young people have benefitted from gifts donated to The Salvation Army. By giving a gift to our Christmas Present Appeal you can make a real difference in someone’s life at Christmas. Thank you for thinking of us and those we help, especially at this time of year. 

 

Making a Monetary Donation to Maidenhead Salvation Army

If you would rather make a monetary donation, then please send a cheque made payable to “The Salvation Army” to the address below (please do not send cash) or donate online at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thesalvationarmychristmas-2024-28

 

Community Support for the People of Maidenhead This Year 

If you live in Maidenhead and need help with food or toys, then The Salvation Army would love to give to you this Christmas.

You will need to email again asking for a Referral Form to be completed by a frontline professional such as JobCentre Plus worker, a social worker, Citizens Advice Bureau, a children's centre or school, the local authority or your housing association, police or probation workers, or a GP, health visitor or other medical professional.

All forms must be completed and returned to us by Friday 13 December 2024 at the latest to ensure we can help you before Christmas.

If you live outside of Maidenhead then you need to contact your local Salvation Army church. Our area headquarters can help direct you to the correct one - telephone 01895 208800 or email CSC-DHQ@salvationarmy.org.uk.

 

Volunteering with The Salvation Army in Maidenhead This Christmas

We do not require any further volunteers over the Christmas period. However, the churches together in Maidenhead are seeking to reach over 750 families and individuals facing challenging circumstances with shared gifts of love and kindness.

They are looking to give out 800 bags, which will need packing and distributing. If you are willing to help, please contact David (07544 851228) or our Love Christmas co-ordinator, Sarah France (07969 164006).

 

Salvation Army Christmas Music for Your 2024 Event

Our Salvation Army Band and Songsters (adult choir) are unable to accept any further Christmas engagements.

 

Hub Community Cafe Christmas & New Year Closure

Our Hub Community Cafe will close for the Christmas and New Year period at 12:30pm on Thursday 19 December 2024 and reopen at 9:30am on Tuesday 7 January 2025.

 

Pop Up Charity Shop & Coffee Morning in December 2024

There is no Pop Up Charity Shop or Coffee Morning on Friday 27 December 2024. They will be open as usual on Friday 31 January 2025.

Our usual opening hours are:

Monday

CLOSED

 

Tuesday

09:30-12:30

 

Wednesday

CLOSED

 

Thursday

09:30-12:30

19:00-21:45

 

Friday

09:30-10:00

(Last Friday of the month only - except August & December) 09:00-12:30

 

Saturday

CLOSED except for special events

 

Sunday

10:00-13:00

 

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Click in the top right hand corner of the screen to reveal more worship meetings from the series.

10:30-11:45     SUNDAY CELEBRATION MEETING (except 2nd Sunday in month - see below)

Featuring songs, music, prayer, something for the children and positive, practical, encouraging teaching from the Bible

 

 

10:30-11:30     2ND SUNDAY CELEBRATION (2nd Sunday in month)

Worship in a more relaxed, lighter style, featuring songs, prayer, activities and a short, positive, practical, encouraging thought from the Bible

 

You can join our Worship every Sunday LIVE on our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/maidenheadcitadelsalvationarmy/live

Or you can catch up later on our YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/channel/UCHyDHiaWEg-ww8RbWGTgjkQ

 

11:00-12:00     SUNDAY'S KOOL (school term time, except 2nd Sunday in month)

Fun, Bible-based activities for tots to 11’s

 

11:45-12:30 APPROX. COFFEE & CHAT (except 2nd Sunday in month)

Join with us after worship and catch up with friends

 

12:00-13:30 APPROX.     CHURCH LUNCH (2nd Sunday in month)

Join us for food and friendship following our 2nd Sunday Celebration

 

12:15-12:45     YOUNG PEOPLE'S SINGING COMPANY REHEARSAL (school term time, except 2nd Sunday in month)

You can also catch up with Captain Rob's Bible Messages via podcast. Head to battlereadysermons.podbean.com for more details and to subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts or via the Battlefield Resources Facebook page - www.facebook.com/battlefieldresources. Like the page and get a notification when a new sermon drops or sign up to be sent an email - eepurl.com/h2FPND. You can even listen below:

 

Welcome to Battle Drill, a weekday devotional from Captain Rob of The Salvation Army. Join us as we share hope and encouragement as we read and study the Bible together.

There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every Monday through Friday.

Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldresources - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Or you can listen below:

 

09:30-12:30     TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Hub Community Café @ Maidenhead Salvation Army

Pop in for a coffee, cake and a chat. Open to all, you would be assured of a warm welcome!

TUESDAYS

09:30-12:30     COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Free hot drinks and snacks, and a takeaway hot meal for families and individuals in need

 

WEDNESDAYS

19:30-21:00     GROWTH GROUP ONLINE

Join us as we study and discuss God's Word together in a relaxed atmosphere, via Zoom

Join our Zoom Meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93963988634?pwd=L2JsNzRtc21ORndNL2RFRyt6RDAxZz09

Meeting ID: 939 6398 8634
Passcode: 064413

 

THURSDAYS

09:30-12:30     COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Free hot drinks and snacks, and a takeaway hot meal for families and individuals in need

10:30-12:00     STREET HOMELESS DROP-IN CENTRE

A warm and welcoming space for street homeless people to enjoy hot food and drink, a shower, and other facilities (in partnership with The Brett Foundation)

19:00-20:15 SONGSTERS REHEARSAL

20:30-21:45 BAND REHEARSAL

 

FRIDAYS

09:30-10:00 PRAYER TIME

Join us as we pray for each other, our community and the world

 

SATURDAYS

10:00-17:00     CRAFT DAY (1st Saturday in month)

Join us as we enjoy several crafts. Bring your own packed lunch

 

Other events as advertised

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Sundays

You can join us live for Sunday Worship on YouTube each week. Head over to our channel - www.youtube.com/@maidenheadsalvationarmy and Subscribe and you will be notified when we go Live on Sunday morning, shortly before 10:30am. Or head on over to the Channel on Sunday morning and the Live video should appear at the top of the Page.

If you're unable to join us in-person on Sunday morning, then we look forward to you joining us this way instead.

Worship Today – 1 December 2024

Advent Sunday Celebration @ 10:30am

Led by Captain Rob Westwood-Payne

Followed by refreshments in the Hub

 

Next Sunday – 8 December 2024

Young People's Carol Service @ 10:30am

Followed by refreshments in the Hub

Followed by Christmas Lunch (pre-booked only)

 

3:00pm. Band - Caroling at Harwood Care Home, Cookham

 

4:30-6:00pm. Youth Fellowship

 

This Week (commencing 2 December 2024)

Monday

 

Tuesday

9:30am-12:30pm. Hub Community Café & Community Kitchen

Wednesday

7:30pm. Growth Group online

Thursday

9:30am-12:30pm. Hub Community Café & Community Kitchen & Quench Pop Up Christmas Bookshop

10:30am-12 noon. Street Homeless Drop-In Centre (in partnership with The Brett Foundation)

7:30pm. Band Practice

Friday

7:00pm. Band - Carol Concert for Newbury Salvation Army @ Newbury Baptist Church

Saturday

10:30am-1:00pm. Caroling in The Lexicon, Bracknell

 

Coming Events

 

Noticeboard

Please take note that there are events within the region and within the UK that are open to all. Please check out the noticeboard for details.

 

Growth Group Online. 

Why not join us in the New Year? Growth Group online meets each week on Wednesday at 7:30pm via Zoom. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to have been to Growth Group online before, and you don't need to be a member of Maidenhead Salvation Army.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93963988634?pwd=L2JsNzRtc21ORndNL2RFRyt6RDAxZz09

Meeting ID: 939 6398 8634

Passcode: 064413

 

Light Up a Life Remembrance Carol Service

Join us in The Hub, on Sunday 1 December 2024 at 5:00pm, where we will be holding a Light Up a Life Christmas Remembrance Service. The service will last about 45 minutes and will be followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. We are planning to hold it in the Hub (moving into the Hall if numbers are too great). The Christmas Tree in the Hub will become a Light Up a Life tree. You, your friends and family, anyone connected to the corps (online, for example) and anyone else who comes into the Hall whilst the book is open will be welcome to write anyone they want to remember over Christmas (no matter how long ago they passed away) in a book on Reception in the weeks before the service. These names will then be transferred on to stars that will be hung on the tree in the Hub and read out during the service just after the lights on the tree are switched on. A donation of £5 is requested from those wanting to remember. This will go to corps funds or to a charity of our choice (to be discussed and publicised when the book is opened).

Registration forms are now available on Reception.

 

Christmas 2024 at Maidenhead Citadel

The banners are up, and the posters are ready with all the details of our Christmas Worship through December. This is an ideal time of the year to invite your friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues, and social contacts to join us to celebrate Living the Whole Christmas Story. If we want this corps to grow, then we need to take this opportunity! There are A4 posters on Reception for you to take and distribute to anyone or anywhere to inform people of what is happening. Please use them!

 

Christmas and New Year Arrangements 

Churches Together in Maidenhead are seeking to reach over 750 families and individuals facing challenging circumstances with shared gifts of love and kindness. They are looking to give out 800 bags, which will need packing and distributing. If you are willing to help, please contact David (07544 851228) or our Love Christmas co-ordinator, Sarah France (07969 164006). 

The last Songster Practice of the year will be on Thursday 28 November. The last Band Practice of the year will be on Thursday 5 December. Both sections will recommence rehearsals on Thursday 9 January 2025. 

Our Hub Community Cafe will close for the Christmas and New Year period at 12:30pm on Thursday 19 December 2024 and reopen at 9:30am on Tuesday 7 January 2025. 

There is no Pop-Up Charity Shop or Coffee Morning on Friday 27 December 2024. They will be open as usual on Friday 31 January 2025.

 

Carolling Collectors

The sheets are now up in the Lobby for people to please sign up for our carolling sessions in Maidenhead (30 November), Bracknell (7 & 21 December), Marlow (14 December), and Paddington Station (18 December). You don’t have to be a uniformed Salvationist, as we have volunteer badges. And if you find it difficult to stand for 1¼ hours, then we can provide a chair. Please do all you can to support this important way of raising money for the corps and our community work.

 

Advent and Christmas Devotionals

As you may have seen, this year’s theme for Advent and Christmas is Living the Whole Christmas Story. To support our thinking around this, our Battle Drill Devotionals will take us through the whole Christmas story over 35 days from Sunday 1 December. If you have never used a devotional before, or if you are looking for a different devotional to cover Advent and Christmas, and you have not yet explored Battle Drill, then make the decision to join this journey today. There's a new devotional seven days a week. You can pick a copy of the week’s devotionals from Reception. Or you can click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to the podcast. You can even listen to it three times a day on Salvationist Radio! 

 

Street Angels

Maidenhead Street Angels have lost several volunteers in the past months and it is getting difficult to allow a team on to the streets on a weekend night as a result.

Street Angels go out from 9:45pm until midnight or 1am (depending on how busy the town is) and volunteers are normally asked to go out once a month. Training, DBS checks, and a warm jacket are all provided.

If you would be interested in finding out about this valuable ministry which is a wonderful way of sharing God's love in a practical way then please contact Jeanette Lock at stangelsm@hotmail.co.uk and let Captain Rob know.

 

Maidenhead Care

Maidenhead Care is a local charity providing Good Neighbour help and practical support for the elderly, unwell, or disadvantaged. 

Volunteers of all ages can be put to work, and you can volunteer regularly, occasionally, or in blocks of time (e.g. school term times). Mileage can be claimed for trips undertaken if necessary.

You could be a duty officer, receiving telephone requests from clients in your own home (on the charity's equipment) and matching them to volunteers. You could be a volunteer driver, ferrying clients to hospital, GP, or similar appointments. You could be someone who visits and chats with some of the lonely clients on a regular basis. 

If you are interested, please telephone 07538 418448, between 9-5 on a weekday, and again, let Captain Rob know.

 

Celebrate Christmas with The Salvation Army - on Radio 4 and in London 

Tuesday 3 December 2024 @ 8pm 

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend TSA UK Territories annual Christmas carol concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Enjoy an evening of carols, musical performances, readings from celebrity guests and more. If you can't make it to London - don't worry. You can watch the concert from 6pm on Sunday 8 December via our YouTube channel or tune into BBC Radio 4 from 7am on Christmas morning to listen to the highlights.

 

Christmas Cards to Corps Folk

For those wanting to send a card to the Corps, rather than individual cards, this will be made available from next Sunday, in The Hub. As in previous years, please make any donations to support our Corps funds, to our Corps Treasurer, John Renouf. A list of those sending seasons greetings will be included in Koinonia, during December.

 

Encounter Prayer Gathering 2025.

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th January 2025

This year we will be devoting the whole event to looking how we can overcome obstacles in our lives by understanding the Spiritual battle in a clear and embraceable way, and how prayer is central to that. Its going to be amazing! The event is held at The Slate, Warwick University, with onsite accommodation and hospitality that is quite amazing in itself. There will be teaching, worship and opportunity to reflect and pray, as well as time to retreat and relax too. Places have started filling up which is so exciting.

We would be so blessed to see you there!

 

To book your place, you can book with a £50 deposit towards the total cost of £220.

You can book via the link below

https://form-eu.123formbuilder.com/73726/encounter-prayer-gathering-2025

 

Children & Youth Conference: Grow. 

Friday 21 March 2025 – Sunday 23 March 2025

The Slate Conference Centre. The University of Warwick, West Midlands CV4 7SH. 

 

A weekend to explore how we can hold and grow the potential of our children and young people. ‘Every acorn has the potential to become a mighty oak tree.’ 

Each child and young person hold within them an innate, God-given potential for a life that is enduring, resilient, fruitful and beautiful. This weekend, we’ll lean into our calling – to hold the potential of every child and young person – and learn how we create environments that nurture, feed and allow growth into beauty, strength and flourishing in being rooted and grounded in love (see Ephesians 3:17).

Contact the events team for more information.

• Email: events@salvationarmy.org.uk
• Telephone: 020 7367 4860

 

Dates for the Diary …

December 2024

1 December - 5:00pm. Light Up a Life Christmas Remembrance Service

3 December - 12:30-2:00pm. Over 60s Club

6 December - 7:00pm. Band - Newbury Community Carol Service, Newbury Baptist Church

7 December - 10:30am-1:00pm. Carol Playing at The Lexicon, Bracknell

8 December - 10:30am. Young People's Carol Service followed by Christmas Lunch (pre-booked only)

8 December - 3:00-4:00pm. Band - Carol Playing at Harwood Care Home

8 December - 4:30-6:00pm. Youth Fellowship

12 December - 5:00-7:00pm. Songsters - Carol Singing @ Waitrose, Maidenhead

14 December - 10:30am-1:00pm. Carol Playing in Marlow Town Centre

14 December - 2:30-5:00pm. Band - Carol Playing at Reading Football Club

16 December - 9:00-9:30pm. Band - Carol Playing at Maidenhead Rotary Christmas Dinner

17 December - 7:00-7:45pm. Band - Carols in the Garden at St. Mary's Church

18 December - 1:00-6:00pm. Carol Playing at Paddington Rail Station

21 December - 10:30am-1:00pm. Carol Playing at The Lexicon, Bracknell

22 December - 5:00pm. Annual Carols by Candlelight Service

25 December - 10:00am. Christmas Day Family Celebration

29 December - 10:30am. Sunday Celebration

 

Save the Dates

February 2025

We are delighted to announce that delegates from the International College for Officers (ICO) will be leading our worship and meetings on Sunday, 16 February 2025 @ 10:30am. Join us for a morning of worship, inspiration, fellowship and international flavour as we welcome officers from around the globe. 

 

September 2026

As you may be aware, 2026 marks our 140th Anniversary, and we plan to have a number of special events throughout our anniversary year. The first one booked into our corps diary is the visit of the International Staff Songsters on Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September 2026. Keep an eye out for further events happening in our 140th anniversary year! 

Please save the dates in your diary’s – we look forward to seeing you!

 

Captain’s Log

Breaking Barriers, Finding Grace, and Living a Worshipful Life

Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman offers insights to help us live out our faith daily. Her story can help us to break down barriers, let go of shame, find true satisfaction, live a worship-centred life, and boldly share our faith.

 

Takeaways:

- Jesus crossed cultural divides encouraging us to reach out to those society may overlook.

- Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritan woman reminds us God’s grace covers our past, freeing us from guilt.

- Jesus’ “living water” provides lasting fulfilment, unlike the fleeting pleasures of this world.

- Jesus empowers us to navigate life’s hardships with his strength and peace.

- Worship extends beyond Sunday meetings, inviting us to honour God in every moment and task.

- Knowing Jesus sees and loves us fully allows us to live authentically and embrace his grace.

- Like the Samaritan woman, we are called to share our stories and extend Jesus’ love to others.

 

As we reflect on this story, let’s grow together in discipleship, living as true reflections of Christ’s love and grace!

 

Battle Drill Daily Devotional Podcast This Week:

On Sunday, we begin a 35-day journey through Advent and Christmas as we explore the whole Christmas story from beginning to end. This week on the Battle Drill Daily Devotional Podcast, we focus on God’s goodness in creation, the beauty of his design, and walking in Christ’s love. Each day we share hope and encouragement as we read and study the Bible together.

 

Sunday: Created for Good - Jesus’ Rescue Mission for the World

Monday: Knowing God Through His Creation

Tuesday: Reflecting the Image of God in Daily Life

Wednesday: Serving God in Every Aspect of Life

Thursday: God’s Gift of Companionship in Marriage

Friday: God’s Design for Harmony and Interdependence

Saturday: Trusting in God’s Providence

 

There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. You can pick a copy of this week’s up from Reception. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to the podcast. You can even listen to it three times a day on Salvationist Radio! 

In Christ.

Rob Westwood-Payne

Captain

Commanding Officer

 

Livestreaming - You can find, like and follow our new Facebook page. If you're unable to join us in-person on a Sunday morning or your family and friends want to catch up with us later in the day or week, then this is the way to go.

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Territorial Prayer Network - Points for prayer from Prayer Matters. 

SUNDAY 1 December: SABBATH PRAYER

The Dawning of the Light

Today we pray over our world, the darkness of war, sickness and poverty. As with the darkness that covered the earth in Genesis, we know that the Spirit of God is hovering over our world. Nothing is outside of his control. Everything must submit to his authority. His light has and will overcome the darkness. As we journey through Advent, may we bear witness to the light, may we belong to the light and may we radiate the light through our lives. (Taken from Sermon Starter 1 in the ‘Everlasting Light’ Advent Resources)

MONDAY 2 December: SHARING THE GOOD NEWS

‘Be a Star’ Campaign

The Salvation Army’s Fundraising team is inviting people to ‘be a Sally Army Star’ this Christmas, raising money through Star Trees, festive coffee mornings, sponsored runs, crafting, festive e-cards and sponsored office Christmas outfit days. Let’s pray that lots of individuals, businesses and organisations download the fundraising pack and do something to raise money to support Salvation Army social work this Christmas, and let’s pray that they encounter the life-changing presence of God as they fundraise. (Lyndall Bywater, UKI Boiler Room Team)

 

TUESDAY 3 December: SERVING AND CARING

Territorial Carol Service – 3 December

Dear Heavenly Father, we pray for the Territorial Carol Service this evening at the Royal Albert Hall. As we celebrate your birth this Christmas, we pray you will birth in us – and all those attending the carol service – a deeper sense of longing for your presence as Christ, the Messiah, the King of kings, and a deeper understanding of the meaning of ‘Everlasting Light’.      (Colonel Peter Forrest, Chief Secretary)

 

WEDNESDAY 4 December: GROWING IN FAITH

Core Recovery at Christmas

Father God, we pray for those in recovery who find that Christmas stirs feelings of loneliness and sadness because of broken friendships and family relationships. We realise too that Christmas parties are places where alcohol is often served, and we pray that hosts of gatherings will be sensitive to the needs of others, especially those who are in recovery from alcohol abuse. We pray that those in recovery will seek support when temptations are strong.     (Major Jill Miller, Core Recovery Team)

 

THURSDAY 5 December: INTERNATIONAL SALVATION ARMY

South America West Territory 

The territory comprises Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru, and the leadership team is Colonels Alex and Luz Nesterenko and Lieut-Colonels Raul and Lidia Bernao. We pray God’s blessing on the Army’s work in these nations, particularly as Salvationists share the good news of Christmas in word and deed in their local communities.

(Lyndall Bywater, UKI Boiler Room Team)

 

FRIDAY 6 December: JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION

Salvation Army Drop-In Centres

Dear Lord, we pray for the many people who find refuge, safety, warmth and unconditional love when attending our drop-in centres. We pray that every service user will benefit from the care, support and practical assistance offered, and that individuals will not only see but also experience something of the love of Jesus.

(Mitch Menagh, Assistant Secretary for Mission)

 

SATURDAY 7 December: CARE FOR CREATION

Enjoying Creation – Feeding the Birds

At a time of year when it can be hard to find signs of life, Jesus invites us to consider the birds (Luke 12:24) and to remind ourselves that it is God who provides for us. You could make a simple bird feeder: roll a pinecone in lard and birdseed, tie on some string and hang it in your garden to encourage wildlife to come, and so be part of God’s provision for them. As you enjoy the beauty of nature, trust God to meet your needs too.   (Captain Vanessa Coleman, Woking Corps)

 

Do you have a prayer request? Please email us, use the prayer request box on our reception desk in The Hub, or speak to a member of the leadership team.

Our Christian faith encourages us to do what we can to support those in need in our community:

 

TUESDAY

09:30-12:30 Community Kitchen

Drop in for a free hot drink and snack and then takeaway a hot lunch, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need. We are usually also able to provide a hot shower and assist with food parcels, some clothing and issue Foodshare Maidenhead vouchers.

 

THURSDAY

09:30-12:30 Community Kitchen

Drop in for a free hot drink and snack and then takeaway a hot lunch, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need. We are usually also able to provide a hot shower and assist with food parcels, some clothing and issue Foodshare Maidenhead vouchers.

 

SUNDAY

12:30-13:00 Community Kitchen

Drop in for hot food, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need.

(Photo by Aaron Doucett on Unsplash)

Most of the food we provide to people is donated by you, so your donation is vital to our work. You can donate dried and tinned goods such as cereal, soup, pasta, rice, tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, pasta sauces, tinned meat, tea, coffee, biscuits and UHT milk or non-food items such as toiletries and hygiene products at our Hall in East Road, SL6 1PJ, usually every Tuesday and Thursday between 9:30am-12:30pm. If you want to ensure we are open, please call 01628 625914.

 

Thank you for supporting us.

LAST FRIDAY IN THE MONTH (EXCEPT AUGUST & DECEMBER)

09:00-12:00     CHARITY POP-UP SHOP

Tons of NEW CLOTHES WITH TAGS, VINTAGE, Preloved, TOYS, Games, Bric-à-brac, Books, DVDs and MORE - You can buy teas, coffee and cake

FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING

(Photo by Perry Merrity II on Unsplash)

For our monthly pop-up Charity Shop and community work, you can donate good quality clothes, shoes (paired) and accessories, linens such as curtains and fabrics, sleeping bags, homeware such as bric-a-brac and kitchen items, books, CDs, DVDs or toys at our Hall in East Road, SL6 1PJ, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30am-12:30pm. If these times are not convenient, please call 01628 625914 to make an appointment.

We are unable to accept duvets, pillows, "rags", and furniture for resale or reuse.

Please be considerate of our neighbours by not leaving donations outside of our building when it is closed.
 
A collection service is available on request ONLY for those unable to travel to our building.

For recycling, we can also accept all clothing that's clean and wearable (including underwear), footwear (paired), bags, belts, hats, scarves, and gloves, towels, bed linen and blankets.

We are unable to recycle duvets, pillows, any stuffed items, curtains, rugs, toys, "rags", and furniture.

Please place recycling in our recycling bank on our car park. This is available 24/7.

People who freely give of their time and talents to us make a huge contribution to the work we do.

In terms of community work, we have a Community Lunch that provides hot takeaway meals to the homeless and those in need that requires volunteers on Sundays (after our church worship meeting) from around 12 noon to 1:30pm.

We also run a Hub Community Cafe (open to the public) and Community Kitchen (providing hot takeaway meals to the homeless and those in need) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with volunteers working from around 9:15am to 12:45pm.

If you are interested in either of these opportunities, then please email us at maidenhead@salvationarmy.org.uk, and if we have any current vacancies we'll arrange a time for you to come in and have a chat with me.

We value diversity and encourage volunteers of all ages and abilities from all sections of the community. However, we can only accept applications from prospective volunteers who live in the UK and Ireland and have the right to work and/or volunteer in the UK and Ireland.

Unfortunately we don’t offer sponsorship for voluntary roles.

Maidenhead Salvation Army offers a great location and comprehensive facilities at surprising rates. If you're looking for a conference venue, rehearsal rooms, a concert hall or meeting room, whether for a one-off event or for a regular activity, Maidenhead Salvation Army could be just what you need. Please email maidenhead@salvationarmy.org.uk for booking enquiries.

• Central Maidenhead location
• 150 Seated Auditorium
• 100 Seated Community Room
• Meeting Rooms
• Full In-House Audio-Visual facilities
• Grand Piano
• Excellent Acoustics
• Coffee Hub

Our current charges are:

• Main Hall (seats around 130 people with access to a stage/lectern, sound and multimedia equipment): £25.00 per hour.
• Community Hall (seats up to 60 people, tables available): £20.00 per hour.
• Prayer/Quiet Room (for one-on-one meetings): £15.00 per hour.
• Kitchen (counter top boiler, oven, microwave, crockery and cutlery available): £5.00 per hour (please bring own food and drink).
• Toilet facilities (included disabled toilet): Included.

As you may know, a Salvation Army Hall is primarily a church for the worship of God and as such, all activities conducted must be in accordance with Salvation Army principles and policies, in particular: no alcohol, smoking, gambling or similar activities. Please confirm your proposed hire of our premises does not include these activities.

If you would like to look round, then please let me know. I am almost always available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 9:30am-12:30pm but can also meet by appointment at other times.

If you wish to proceed, then the next step will be for me to draw up a Licence Agreement (a legally binding contract that protects the interests of both parties) in the name of an individual or company in respect of your group for signature prior to the event.

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