Associated Groups and Links Directory

Groups in fellowship with Churches Together

These groups serve the people of Harrogate as inter-denominational organisations, contributing to the overall life of the wider Church in Harrogate. Each group was represented on the Steering Council from 2000 until the Constitution change in 2006.

Christian Ecology Link	George Dent and team. The aims of the group are: 1 to offer insights into ecology and the environment to Christian people and Churches. 2 to go into the community and offer Christian insights to the Green Movement. Further information Harrogate Christian Ecology Link and Agenda 21 are available on this website. Christian Ecology weblinks: Anglican carbon footprint, Methodist & URC green issues plus Operation Noah; Traidcraft shop, Harrogate: volunteers especially needed for autumn and Christmas for a couple of hours a week; more info from Carmen Sawyers, manager, tel: 562064 or Mary Tennyson, tel: 563459 or by email
Harrogate Youth for Christ	The Harrogate YfC Centre starts a new phase in 2007, after 20 years ministry. Please pray: * for young people to respond to Jesus Christ * for them to grow in faith and share it with others * as a resource for mission and discipleship of young people Youth For Christ Harrogate email and Youth for Christ UK website
	Christian Aid is supported in Harrogate with a local committee which organises the annual house to house collection for Christian Aid Week in May, supporting third world development.
	Mr. Ernest Stephens has been the secretary for the Bible Society Action group, which has organised events over the years to raise awareness, and money for the Bible Society.  The group is currently inactive. The Society translates the Bible into many languages, and distributes it around the globe at a price that people can afford.

Churches Together special projects and associated groups

A wider selection of organisations set up as special projects or with close association to Churches Together, expressing God's love to the people of Harrogate. See also our growing Resources page.

The Bosnian Refugee reception Centre
The Old Courthouse, Harrogate
A project of Harrogate Churches Together, set up by volunteers to respond to the urgent need.

Thursday Meals Rota
A team of some 19 groups including local churches provide regular meals each Thursday evening at the Baptist Church (Map) for those in need in Harrogate; its primary aim is simply to provide a warm meal at no cost to the guests.
The rota of the groups involved is organised by Ernest Stephens who took over from Mrs Jean Sullivan. A copy of the current rota through to August is now available on this website.
Thanks are due to the Baptist Church for the use of their excellent facilities, and to all the volunteers who work hard to keep the project going so successfully.
The number of diners averages about 15 in winter, but can see 30 in warm weather.

Wesley Owen / Branchlines Christian Resource Centre,
Growing Christian bookshop and resource centre offering a wealth of advice, Branchlines, now part of the Wesley Owen retail group, is found on Commercial Street, Harrogate.

Heath Lodge and Greenfield Court
Heath Lodge was originally purchased as a Home for the Elderly in 1969 - situated at 6 Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate, HG2 9AB, tel: 561741, (Map); Greenfield Court was purchased later. The Executive Committee runs both these not-for-profit homes with separate house and selection committees dealing with the day-to-day work.
Heath Lodge has space for 30 residents, Greenfield Court caters for those needing sheltered accomodation. With Social Services current policy in 2003 to keep folks in their own homes and subsidies being paid for those of an older age, waiting times at these Christian homes are becoming more acceptable.
History: Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association (1967, January 1969) chose to put their faith into practice by choosing to care for the elderly. Heath Lodge was bought for the purpose of looking after those unable to look after themselves in their own homes.

The Harrogate Homeless Project
A listening ear and help for folk to make informed choices about homelessness, mental health problems or learning difficulties, drug or alcohol addiction. the team will try to put plans in place so that each individual is enabled to help themselves within their capabilities and move on with their lives. The HHP started as a Hostel (7pm to 9am) and now includes a Drop In Centre on Bower Street, Harrogate, Map. Opening hours and more info available.

HYPeR ... opens its doors at various times - usually Thursdays (Rehearsal evening), Fridays and occasionally Saturdays to anyone aged 13 - 18 in the area. A growing and 'hip' place for the younger generation. HYPeR organises special evenings (such as "Non Halloween" and Valentine evenings). Other Youth groups use HYPeR - for example, groups preparing folk for employment, Harrogate International Festival, and even the Girl Guides have used the venue. HYPeR's office sees the synergistic combined administration of three ecumenical youth works - HYPeR, Youth for Christ and United Gigs.

Harrogate Fairtrade Shop
In the doors of St Peter's church in the town centre. Open Monday to Friday: 11am – 2pm and Saturdays: 10am – 4pm

United Gigs
Young folk, church Youth Workers and associated groups have come together to bring contemporary Christian musicians and bands to Harrogate. 'United Gigs' is the working name of the 'Harrogate Deanery Synod Youth', working ecumenically with churches of all denominations across the area. United Gigs plan events throughout the year - all views and ideas welcome. Look us up on MySpace.

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This page last updated March 3, 2008
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