A Warmer Welcome : Discovering the power of hospitality

With households expected to be paying 30% of their income on energy in January 2023, these are hard times for almost everyone. So it’s heartwarming that parishes around Nottingham diocese are opening up this Winter, offering a ‘warm space’ for those who are struggling to make ends meet.

At least 20 of our parishes are now providing a warm, hospitable space with refreshments and companionship at least once a week, or planning to open one soon. If you’re volunteering your time in this way, Caritas is here to support you.

This Winter Caritas are hosting a regular online get-together on Zoom for anyone offering parish-based hospitality and outreach in the cost-of-living crisis, The next is on 10 January at 4.00 p.m. You can find more details in the poster below.

We’ve also published a Caritas ‘Outreach Toolkit’, which serves as a one-stop-shop for advice and inspiration to help you and your parish develop outreach activities, safely and effectively. Email caritas@dioceseofnottingham.uk for your copy.

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