Local Mission: Life Action
In addition to our events, groups and the activity of our church community, we are engaged in specific projects and strategic partnerships in service to our local area under the banner of 'Life Action'.
Schools
Life Church has a long history of serving local schools by providing assemblies, lessons, clubs and other support.
Our schools team, run in partnership with The Pais Project, are currently working in Padiham, Rosewood, Briercliffe, Christ the King RC and Lowerhouse Primary Schools (all in Burnley), Shuttleworth College, Hameldon Community College and Blessed Trinity RC College (all in Burnley).
Street Pastors
An inter-denominational Church response to urban problems, engaging with people on the streets to care, listen and dialogue.
Launched in Burnley in 2009, this initiative has brought together local churches and leaders in Burnley, in partnership with the Police.
Food Bank
Providing food parcels for families experiencing financial difficulty whilst befriending them and connecting them to other community initiatives at Life Church.
Run in partnership with Community Solutions Lancashire.
Link Bridge
A voluntary service to the local community, based in Burnley. Offering outreach support, information and advice. Helping with issues including healthcare, housing, counselling, education, training, personal development, drugs rehab and detox information.
Many of the trustees are members of Life Church along with Centre Manager Simon Gill.
East Lancashire Women's Refuge
The ELWR Association empowers women and children to live free from domestic violence and abuse.
Life Church provides support through the donation of clothing and household items and have had representatives on the board and in connection with the Refuge for several years.
Community clean-up projects
Life Church has engaged in a number of building rennovation and outdoor clean-up projects. These include work on the canal near Rosegrove (Burnley), Music Alive facility (Colne), Padiham Primary School and Middlesex Avenue Community Centre (Burnley).
Our next Work Day in the community is on Saturday 29th October 2011 from 9.30am and you can register to help on The City.