Social and community functions
Christians believe that it is part of their duty to act in a moralConcerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour. way, and this involves helping others around them. The Church can play a vital role in helping Christians and non-Christians in Wales, the rest of the UK and globally.
Some of the Christian-focused services the Church provides are:
- food banks – a place where food is supplied free of charge to people living in poverty
- helping people in need
- helping the homeless
Jesus taught people about the importance of helping others who are less fortunate than themselves. This is why the Church has these extra functions.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me
There are also many non-religious functions that can take place in a church, eg:
- crèche facilities
- youth groups
- community meeting places (eg keep fit classes)
- adult education classes
- charity events
- coffee mornings
- birthday parties
- concerts