About
As a church, we are involved in and support several projects, both locally and overseas.
We want to see people of all communities and nations encounter the love of Jesus, and these projects provide us with an opportunity to show God’s love to people in practical ways. This may be through the provision of material resources, by offering friendship, advice and support, or through the sharing of knowledge and skills.
We’d love for you to get involved and support these projects, and we believe that everyone has a valuable contribution they can make.
Partnerships:
WTC
“WTC provides excellent theological training. Bringing together the word and the spirit, WTC equips followers of Jesus with a deep biblical understanding, and inspires them to be powerful agents of the Kingdom. New Community Church is delighted to be partnering with Portswood Church to host a WTC Hub in Southampton.” (Theo Amer Senior Leader New Community Church)
You can find out more about studying with WTC HERE
new community kibera
The New Community Kibera project works to support practical development in Kibera, one of the world’s largest slums, particularly focusing on healthcare training, education and micro-enterprise development.
school of ministries
School of Ministries offers teaching and training to leaders in Christian ministry, working particularly in developing countries where leaders would be unable to attend traditional training establishments.
Projects we support:
the firgrove centre
This charity provides free support and information for those facing an unintended pregnancy, as well as counselling for those who have experienced abortion, miscarriage or baby loss.
miracle street
Miracle Street is run by Steve Lee, and focuses on presenting the message of Jesus in accessible and non-religious ways. It does this by running both indoor and outdoor evangelistic events, creating short films, and more!
Hope into Action
Hope Into Action is a Christian charity that help churches provide housing for people who are homeless or in need of housing. Investors put in money to buy a house, which Hope Into Action manage as the landlord, and provide professional support for the residents (read the Investors Leaflet here). Hope Into Action manage as the landlord, and provide professional support for the residents. The church then provide a loving community for the residents, befriending them and supporting them alongside the Hope Into Action staff (read about the role the church plays here)
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
1. Prayer: We need people who are willing commit to pray regularly for this project
2. Volunteer: The Friendship & Support team is a core part of Hope Into Action’s model. If you could provide a friendly face or practical help, this could be for you!
3. Invest - You can put money in to help buy a house. Hope Into Action have a well-organised and proper system for all of this.
Run by: Mike Martin
Contact: bashmike84@gmail.com or check out their website or Facebook page
southampton street pastors
This project runs patrols in the city centre and in community areas, offering a caring presence and helping people stay safe when they are out and about. All street pastors are Christian volunteers, and they aim to practically demonstrate the love of Jesus to the people they meet on the streets. The project is a division of the nation-wide Street Pastors organisation.
SCM
SCM Marketplace is a community food membership scheme for local people who want to benefit from access to affordable, fresh, healthy food in an inclusive, supportive environment.
SCM Marketplaces have been designed to complement our existing emergency food and clothes project SCM Basics Bank (where those in emergency need can be referred for free clothes and food parcels for themselves and their families), by offering less urgent, longer term Food Aid support for those in danger of falling into food poverty.
Marketplaces aim to offer choice and dignity through personal selection of discounted, quality, fresh, refrigerated and frozen food products to supplement people’s weekly shopping. They are also intended to be small, welcoming communities offering all of the health and wellbeing benefits of being in regular contact with a supportive network of peers and friends. Additional support will be offered by having regular visits and workshops by other charities and agencies such as Social Prescribers, Debt Advice, Mental Health nurses etc.