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S4E2 Churches Serving Communities, Collaborating with Government & NHS, with Jack Palmer-White
Melanie Cave speaks with Jack Palmer-White about ChurchWorks, an initiative that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic to help local churches engage with their communities and collaborate with local government and the NHS. They discuss the importance of churches in providing community support, the Warm Welcome campaign, and the role of social prescribing in addressing mental health and loneliness. Jack shares insights on the evolution of ChurchWorks, its partnerships, and the upcoming ChurchWorks Summit, emphasizing the need for churches to communicate their initiatives effectively to local authorities and the broader community.
Keywords
ChurchWorks, community engagement, local churches, COVID-19, social prescribing, mental health, family hubs, government partnerships, Warm Welcome campaign, church initiatives
Takeaways
Churches serve as vital community spaces for connection. The pandemic highlighted the need for churches to collaborate with local authorities. ChurchWorks aims to celebrate and coordinate church efforts in communities. The Warm Welcome campaign has mobilized churches to provide warm spaces during crises. Church initiatives have significant economic and social value. Social prescribing connects individuals to community resources through churches. Churches can help address mental health issues by fostering community. Family hubs can benefit from church involvement in providing services. Effective communication with local authorities is crucial for church initiatives. Building partnerships with government can enhance community impact.
Sound Bites
'Churches are a third space in communities.'
'We need to tell and celebrate that story.'
'No front door is the wrong door.'
Chapters
00:00 The Birth of ChurchWorks
05:56 Jack's Role and ChurchWorks' Mission
09:40 Local Engagement and Community Collaboration
13:06 The Warm Welcome Campaign
17:10 Social Prescribing and Mental Health
20:38 Supporting Families through Church Initiatives
24:09 Building Relationships with Local Authorities
27:53 The Role of Family Hubs
31:37 Equipping Churches for Community Impact
35:06 ChurchWorks Future Events and Opportunities for Engagement
44:08 Intro to Roots' Church Resources
44:35 Exploring Roots Subscription Options and Community Engagement
Show Notes
Special thanks to Dan Cave for audio mastering on this episode.
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By Roots for ChurchesMelanie Cave speaks with Jack Palmer-White about ChurchWorks, an initiative that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic to help local churches engage with their communities and collaborate with local government and the NHS. They discuss the importance of churches in providing community support, the Warm Welcome campaign, and the role of social prescribing in addressing mental health and loneliness. Jack shares insights on the evolution of ChurchWorks, its partnerships, and the upcoming ChurchWorks Summit, emphasizing the need for churches to communicate their initiatives effectively to local authorities and the broader community.
Keywords
ChurchWorks, community engagement, local churches, COVID-19, social prescribing, mental health, family hubs, government partnerships, Warm Welcome campaign, church initiatives
Takeaways
Churches serve as vital community spaces for connection. The pandemic highlighted the need for churches to collaborate with local authorities. ChurchWorks aims to celebrate and coordinate church efforts in communities. The Warm Welcome campaign has mobilized churches to provide warm spaces during crises. Church initiatives have significant economic and social value. Social prescribing connects individuals to community resources through churches. Churches can help address mental health issues by fostering community. Family hubs can benefit from church involvement in providing services. Effective communication with local authorities is crucial for church initiatives. Building partnerships with government can enhance community impact.
Sound Bites
'Churches are a third space in communities.'
'We need to tell and celebrate that story.'
'No front door is the wrong door.'
Chapters
00:00 The Birth of ChurchWorks
05:56 Jack's Role and ChurchWorks' Mission
09:40 Local Engagement and Community Collaboration
13:06 The Warm Welcome Campaign
17:10 Social Prescribing and Mental Health
20:38 Supporting Families through Church Initiatives
24:09 Building Relationships with Local Authorities
27:53 The Role of Family Hubs
31:37 Equipping Churches for Community Impact
35:06 ChurchWorks Future Events and Opportunities for Engagement
44:08 Intro to Roots' Church Resources
44:35 Exploring Roots Subscription Options and Community Engagement
Show Notes
Special thanks to Dan Cave for audio mastering on this episode.