The Salvation Army Buckingham

Family Church: Get Ready!

Let's worship Jesus together, as we look at the promises from the Old Testament that He would come.

Our lovely Cheryl Lott shares some of her story.

Last year, single mum Cheryl struggled to make ends meet and had no money in the run up to Christmas to buy presents for her three sons. In 2018, her partner left and she has struggled financially over the last two years. Cheryl is also recovering from alcoholism and bulimia.

“I felt very lost after my grandmother died,” she says, “and started drinking to ease the pain of her loss, as she was like a mother to me. I used to binge drink and I could drink anything.”

Cheryl heard about our Toy Appeal when she was worried about creating a joyful Christmas for her three children, all under the age of 10, and one of her sons has acute autism and ADHD.
When she approached us, she found new friendship and people she can confide in and last year, she shared a Christmas meal with her children with a host of other people, at her local Salvation Army church. Shortly before that, Cheryl had quit drinking.

“It was a lovely Christmas lunch and the potatoes were perfect!” Cheryl says, “My autistic son struggles a lot and The Salvation Army Captains talked to him so well… For the last two years my children have received toys through the toy appeals, which has made Christmas extra special for them. Captains Vanessa and Xander know my children and the sort of things they like.

“Christmas day was amazing, there may have been 30 people at the corps, sharing Christmas lunch together”.

Cheryl has special memories of Christmas with The Salvation Army last year: “It was the first time that we’d felt part of family, surrounded by love. I wasn’t on edge (as I use to be), I was relaxed and happy”.

Now, Cheryl is taking things one day at a time, “If I’m really struggling, I can catch up with Vanessa in the park at a safe distance and talk things through”.
Read more #StoriesOfHope like Cheryl’s: https://bit.ly/stories_of_hope

Buckingham Community Support

Our brand new JustGiving page is now up and running - Can you make a donation to support those in need this Christmas and beyond?

justgiving.com Help Buckingham Salvation Army raise money to support The Salvation Army

Isaac is getting ready for Christmas by raising money to support those experiencing homelessness. You can sponsor him at https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/sleepout2helpout
@salvationarmybuckingham
#sleepout2helpoutbucks

Family Church: Sunday 15 November 2020

Worship with us as we explore the story of Jonah and the big fish!

[11/15/20]   Going live for Family Church in 6 minutes...

[11/11/20]   Here's the Zoom Link for Wednedsay Church tonight at 7.30pm. See you there!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5568320094

We had a great time at out trial run of Get OWT (Get Outdoors With Toddlers) last week. Unfortunately lockdown 2.0 has stopped us in our tracks for a while, but we'll be back soon! In the meantime, we're delivering craft/activity bags to any families of little ones who are interested. Give us a message if you would like a little bag of joy to help you get out of the house, go for a wander and have some extra fun together. They're free and we're happy to deliver them to you every week while lockdown continues.
And we're looking forward to hanging out (safely) in person, outdoors, as soon as we can.

For our tomorrow they gave their today...

Grateful for each person who has given their life to protect freedom and peace. Blessed are the peacemakers, for theirs is the kingdom of God.

Our thanks to Sister Caroline Tinsley for placing a wreath on our behalf in remembrance of those members of Buckingham Salvation Army who fought in both World Wars.

Family Church: Remembrance Sunday

How can we love our enemies?

Transitions UK

As we enter into a second lockdown we should be thankful we have a place to be locked down in!

With over 280,000 people in England being homeless and thousands more at risk! 😢 we are asking YOU for help.

*** Please don't just read this post, join in PLEASE ****

On the evening of Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of November, Transitions UK & The Salvation Army Buckingham are asking people to #SleepOut2HelpOut 😴 in their homes on the floor or in the garden to help raise much needed funds and awareness for the great work our charities do to support people experiencing homelessness.

*** LOCKDOWN EDITION ***

Sleep out 2 Help Out for Transitions UK (Buckinghamshire)
For more information please visit 👇🏽
https://buff.ly/2TUqupd

This event is being held in memory of Sue Yeomans, a friend and admirer of The Salvation Army. Sue was a well-loved and passionate member of her community, and was adept at building and sustaining community networks across diverse ranges of people.

#Sleepout2HelpOutbucks #TransitionsUK #helpthehomeless #homelessness #homeless #buckinghamshire #thesalvationarmy

[11/04/20]   Here's the Zoom Link for Wednedsay Church tonight at 7.30pm. See you there!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5568320094

We need your help to make sure no child in Buckingham goes without a Christmas Present this year.
Donate a new, unwrapped gift at our donation drop-off point at Buckingham Parish Church (near the font) by 1st December 2020!
#christmas #toyappeal #communitysupport ##lovebuckingham

He is the living God, world without end. His kingdom never falls. His rule continues eternally. He is a saviour and rescuer. He performs astonishing miracles in heaven and on earth. He saved Daniel from the power of the lions. (Daniel‬ ‭6:25-27‬ ‭MSG‬‬)

Family Church: Sunday 1st November 2020

Family Church: Sunday 25 October 2020

[10/25/20]   Hope you're adjusting to the clock change this morning! Family Church will be live-streamed here on Facebook Live at 10.30 GMT!

Sleep Out 2 Help Out

Homelessness can be really scary. We need you to Sleep Out 2 Help Out this November to help us raise money and awareness of homelessness. Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sleep-out-2-help-out-tickets-122960358743?aff=ebdssbeac to find out more.

#sleepout2helpoutbucks
Transitions UK

Walking in a dark valley?

Sometimes life has us walking through the valley of the shadow of death. But God is here with us - if we want him to be.

We'll be celebrating light in the darkness this Halloween. This is going to be a great thing to bring your kids along to, with craft, activities and lots of sparkle.

Banging your head against the wall from being stuck indoors with your toddler? Here's something to help!

Here's a sneak peek at something we've got planned for after half-term!
If you're anything like us, you might be missing the wonderful Toddler Groups usually available in Buckingham. We still can't open Little Stars, so we're launching Get OWT (Outside With Toddlers), which is a covid-secure toddler session out in nature. Come rain, hail or shine!

Mark Wednesday 4th November in your diary, and stay tuned for more information and booking details!

Family Church: Sunday 18 October 2020

Sleep Out 2 Help Out

Raise money this November for The Salvation Army and Transitions UK!
Sleep Out 2 Help Out on Friday 27th or Saturday 28th November, to raise money for the work The Salvation Army and Transitions UK does to support people experiencing homelessness.

We are asking families, bubbles and groups of up to six to Sleep Out 2 Help Out at home - outside in your garden, your living room floor, even on your sofa. We are even offering prizes for the most creative!

Just click on the link below and buy a ticket, and we'll get in touch with a sponsorship pack.

#sleepout2helpoutbucks

eventbrite.co.uk Sleep Out to Help Out for Transitions UK and The Salvation Army

[10/14/20]   Here's the Zoom Link for Wednedsay Church tonight at 7.30pm. See you there!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5568320094

Family Church: Sunday 11th October 2020

We're excited to announce our partnership with Transitions UK in a fundraiser for The Salvation Army's work fighting for those experiencing homelessness. Click the link below to find out more!

Did you know that *280,000 people in England are homeless, with thousands more at risk?

And sadly this number is rising with **93,000 households in temporary accommodation as of 31st March 2020, up 9.4% from 85,040 the year before. And this was before the Covid-19 pandemic!

Action is required now, so we are asking for YOUR help.

This November we are raising much needed funds and awareness for homelessness.

Families, bubbles and groups of up to six are invited to get together and Sleep out 2 Help out at home whether this is outside in your garden, in your living room floor, or even on your sofa, on the evening of Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November, to raise money for the work The Salvation Army and Transitions UK does to support people experiencing homelessness.

Gather together your supplies, sleeping bags, cardboard, blankets and anything else you can find to sleep under the stars for one night, whilst raising sponsorship money for these wonderful charities and the work they do.

We are offering prizes for the most creative ideas, so don’t forget to post your pictures and tag both @TransitionsUK.org and @Salvationarmyuk plus use the hashtag #Sleepout2HelpOutBucks on your socials.

Please help us to help others visit
http://ed.gr/cv5dd

This event is being held in memory of Sue Yeomans, a friend and admirer of The Salvation Army. Sue was a well-loved and passionate member of her community, and was adept at building and sustaining community networks across diverse ranges of people.

#Sleepout2HelpOutBucks #theSalvationArmy #TransitionsUK #helpthehomeless
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* http://ed.gr/cv5de
**https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/statutory-homelessness-in-england-january-to-march-2020?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

The Salvation Army Buckingham
The Salvation Army United Kingdom with the Republic of Ireland

Gleaned wheat made a tasty loaf. So good to share together in worship, indoors for the first time since March. Praying you experience God's provision and that He inspires you to generosity and to care for those who go without, like Ruth and Boaz.

We’re all called to be like Jesus, a resource to the world deep need. #henrinouwen #christian #jesus #love #leadership #ministry #changetheworld

[09/30/20]   Wednesday Church Tonight @ 7.30pm
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Family Church: Sunday 27th September 2020

Join us for family-friendly Christian worship

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Family Church: Sunday 20th September 2020

Join us as we worship Jesus together!

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Family Church: Sunday 13th September 2020

[09/13/20]   Looking forward to seeing you in-person or here on Facebook Live for Church at 10.30am!