Community Outreach
At Transform Widnes we want to see our community flourishing and believe we are called, as a church, to model what that could look like in our town. There are all sorts of positive parts of our culture in Widnes but there are also some issues which make life very difficult for people. All of our Community Outreaches have grown out of a desire to make life better by building on the very best of our culture while challenging the less good things happening around us. So, for example, when we see people struggling with loneliness, we want to invite them into good, supportive relationships at Connect Café. When someone is hungry, we want to physically nourish them at Long Loaf. If a parent is stressed and worried about their child, we hope that our Tots group will provide reassurance and hope.
For more information about what we are doing in this area please get in touch with penny (penny.stradling@transformwidnes.church)
Long Loaf

We meet on a Wednesday for a cooked lunch, a short ‘thought for the day’ and then discussions around tables. All sorts of people join us at Long Loaf and all sorts of friendships and connections are built as we seek to support each other and care for the more vulnerable in our community.
Where: St Paul’s Church Hall
When: Wednesdays, 12-1pm
Cost: We suggest a donation of £2 but payment is not required to get fed!
To join our amazing cooking team then they meet at 9am and are always open to new volunteers. There will be some paperwork to fill in and food hygiene training to do but it’s a fun way to make new friends while learning some very useful cooking skills. To find out more then please contact penny.stradling@transformwidnes.church
Connect Cafe

Connect Cafe meets in St Paul’s Church on a Friday for drinks, cake, conversation, a short talk and other one off activities. Connect Cafe is all about connecting people together so that they feel supported and less alone and is a safe space to share some of life’s struggles. Anyone is welcome to drop in and find a listening ear.
Where: St Paul’s Church
When: Fridays, 10.30 – 12.30pm
Cost: We suggest a donation of £1
To find out more please contact steve.shuttleworth@transformwidnes.church
Transform Garden Project

Where: St Paul’s Church Garden
When: Tuesdays, 7-9pm and Sundays, 12.30-1.30pm
For more information please contact penny.stradling@transformwidnes.church
Transform Minds

Youth

Where: St John’s Church
When: Thursdays, 6-8pm
As a youth club we also take part in various events, such as the Queen’s Jubilee party or a car wash, while some of the young people are stepping into leadership in other areas of church life, for example in our kids church or in church services.
We are aiming to increase our youth work provision in Autumn 2022 with music, production and media activities – more details to follow.
If you would like to know more then please contact penny.stradling@transformwidnes.church