At St John’s we are very aware that we have a responsibility to those around us in our community, our country and in our world.
Through our giving and our involvement with mission organisations we demonstrate our care and love for others, especially those who are disadvantaged by their circumstances.
We commit ourselves to:
Give at least 10% of our income to mission organisations
Pray for the organisations we support
Promote the organisations through planned events and publicity
Respond to emergency situations as needs arise
We also support Fairtrade at church. Fairtrade certification is a product certification system designed to allow people to identify products that meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. It aims to achieve fairness and justice for poor farming communities. Registered charity number: 245464
We currently tithe ongoing prayerful and financial support to 4 charities, as described below;
Our tithed charities
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The Church Missionary Society
We exist to make disciples of Jesus at the edges, but crucially, we are also disciples ourselves. As we seek transformation for those who might have presumed Jesus wasn’t for them, we – and those who accompany us through prayer, giving and taking action – are also being continuously transformed.
CMS is made up of disciples of Jesus from various countries, cultural backgrounds and walks of life. When we say “we” we are talking about a vibrant mix of people in mission from the UK, Africa, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia – all following Jesus to the edges together.
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Tearfund
Poverty is not God's plan. You are.
For more than 50 years, Tearfund has partnered with local churches and organisations around the world, equipping people to lift themselves out of poverty and fulfil their God-given potential.
Our values
As Christians, we follow Jesus’ example. We seek to be Christ-centred, compassionate, courageous, truthful and servant-hearted in everything we do.
Our mission
Our mission is to follow Jesus where the need is greatest, responding to crises and partnering with local churches and organisations to help people lift themselves out of poverty.
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Hope House
Hope House is a Christian charity aiming to support those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire area. The charity offers a hostel for up to 13 men, along with support to rebuild their lives.
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The Smiles Foundation
Serving the poor, the homeless and the marginalised in Bihor County, NW Romania
The Charity seeks to relieve poverty, promote education and provide hope & opportunity through a variety of projects, which include Evangelistic Outreach, Food Distribution, Medical Support, Social Assistance, Education, Child Care, Life Skills Training and Housing Provision.
Members of St John's have been on Mission Trips to help with these projects, and our fund raising has made a substantial contribution to their building programme.