Churches across Glossopdale are joining together for Christian Aid, which runs until Saturday (21 May).

Volunteers from Central Methodist Church, St Luke’s and St James’ Church and Glossop Parish Church of All Saints will be distributing the red envelopes around the town. Last year £2,800 was raised and this time they are hoping to reach £3,000. 

Rather than returning to collect the envelopes, organisers are asking residents to take along their donations to Central Methodist Church. 

Those who would prefer to donate online can do so at https://bit.ly/glossopdaleCAW2022 on their page headed ‘Glossopdale Churches Together’. 

Martin Jolly, a member of Central Methodist Church, is taking up the Christian Aid Challenge to walk 300,000 steps in May to raise funds and can be sponsored at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Martin-Jolly3    

Two fundraising events have also been organised. A tea afternoon was held on Tuesday (17 May) at Glossop Parish Church of All Saints. Then on Saturday 28 May from 10am -12.30pm there is a coffee morning at Central Methodist Church. 

Christian Aid started in 1945 following WWII when churches of different backgrounds came together to respond to the refugee crisis and poverty in Europe. 

The charity is currently working to distribute food, hygiene kits and medical supplies to Ukraine and is also responding to the Covid crisis around the world and continues to work in 27 countries. 

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