#PrayForUkraine

You are so welcome here.

Thank you for coming to this webpage to find out more about how we are hoping to help Ukrainian families. If you are one of our congregation looking to help, please scroll down to that section. If you are here to find resources, then see below.

Ukrainians Welcome is a really good starting point with lots of helpful information.

Below are some helpful links to other agencies.

 

Resources

We are lucky that there are many different community projects that are generously giving their time and resources. Follow the links below to find information about Winchester Vineyard, Unit 12 Pantry and Winchester Basics Bank.

Drop-in Sessions

The United Church on a Saturday morning from 10-12pm

St Peter's Church on a Wednesday morning from 10.30-12.30pm

The Arc, also on a Saturday morning 10am-1pm

Want to help?

We would love you to do three things:

  1. Support a host family. We know of many families in our congregation who are hosting Ukrainians. Email us (office@ccwinch.org.uk) if you’d be able to support them by cooking a meal, helping new arrivals settle in, taking them on a trip to the cinema/park/local places of interest or simply helping them find their way around our city.

  2. Donate supplies. All three community projects (linked above) would love support through donations. At the moment, Winchester Vineyard storehouse is in specific need of Women’s clothing, particularly casual wear and summer dresses in all sizes. Donations can ideally be dropped off to Winchester Vineyard, Unit A, Bar End Industrial Estate, Bar End Road, SO23 9NR on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays between 10am and 12noon, or outside of these times by arrangement- please email storehouse@winchestervineyard.org

  3. Pray. Please be praying for the Ukrainians who are settling into Winchester (and other cities across the UK and Europe). Pray for children to settle into new homes and schools. Pray for those still trying to keep in touch with those back home and for those making their way to friends and family in other nations. Pray ultimately for peace.