Serving our Communities Worker

To support our ongoing work, we are looking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic team member to support the implementation of our Serving our Communities work. This ministry has developed out of a desire to help Emmanuel Church find ways to serve our communities, particularly those who are poor, disadvantaged or have little access to statutory support.

The following ministries are currently overseen by our Serving our Communities Deacon:

CAP

• Life Skills and follow-on group
• Befrienders for those in debt

Ukrainian Refugee Support

• Practical support for Ukrainians living in Oxfordshire

ASIOX

• Befrienders
• Practical help for survivors of exploitation

Cross Cultural Communities

• Chat Café for vulnerable migrants
• Welcome Churches - welcome and discipleship for asylum seekers

We are looking for an individual who has deep compassion for the poor and a passion for social justice, who can help us develop these ministries and look for other opportunities to expand this work. Our aim is to respond to the clear call of scripture and ministry of Jesus to attend to the needs of the poor and the oppressed.  We want to find ways to help build a safety net for individuals who are vulnerable to being mistreated and exploited.  We also want to create clear pathways to help these individuals find faith and a place in local church community.

This is a new role, working 2.5 days per week on a fixed 1 year contract, with the possibility of extension subject to future funding.