Community
Local projects & friends
Church is like family to us and we love finding reasons to meet up midweek.
We have set up a weekly football group for men on a Wednesday night, a monthly Saturday walking group and a monthly Friday morning coffee group.
These groups aren't exclusively for people from our Sunday services - they're ways we're creating community in our area.
If you would like to find out more, email helen@royaldocks.org and we'll put you in touch with the organiser of each group.
RDCC are proud to support NewWay Project by working in partnership with our sister congregation Bonny Downs to host the night shelter, provide volunteers and serve hearty meals weekly during winter.
Find out more: https://www.newwayproject.org/
'We believe that everyone is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity, have somewhere safe to stay and have access to the support and opportunities they need to create a better future for themselves. In our community there is increasing amounts of housing injustice and many people are forced to sleep on the street. NEWway is attempting to tackle homelessness and hopelessness by coordinating a network of host churches where local rough sleepers can have a safe place to sleep, friendly company and advocacy support throughout the coldest months of the year when they are most vulnerable. Our year round support services seek to help people rediscover their hope and dignity so they can overcome the challenges that hold them back from securing stable accommodation.'
Some of us spend time in the week volunteering at Newham District foodbank, which is based in neighbouring churches in Custom house and East Ham. We welcome foodbank donations any Sunday, and we send our harvest collection to support the foodbank every year.
'We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of food banks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.'
More information: https://newhamdistrict.foodbank.org.uk/
There are lots of activities going on in our local community, run by West Silvertown Foundation, a community led organisation which many of us work or volunteer for. West Silvertown Foundation runs Britannia Village Hall, our local community centre.
West Silvertown Foundation also took on Bridges, a small community charity which was set up by our church. There is something for everyone across the centres – check out West Silvertown Foundation’s website to find out more.
Here are some of our highlights:
Under 5s – There are activities for under 5s and their carers 6 days a week, including music and movement, stay and play sessions, and a special group just for babies under 1.
Youth – The youth programme is for 9-25 year olds, and there is something for everyone from roller skating to DJing and cooking to card games.
ESOL – There are several English classes for adults every week, each at a different level so everyone can have the best learning for them.
Red Letter Christians UK is a network of Christian Activists working for Jesus and Justice across the UK.
Their website is full of useful blogs, and they put on events throughout the year which some of us find useful to connect with.
