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The Clay Cup

But we have this treasure in  jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us
2 Cor 4:7 NIV

The Olive Branch is a project run by Bethel Community Church to reach out to rough sleepers and vulnerably housed individuals in Newport

Every Friday we offer free meals to the homeless of Newport in our coffee shop ‘The Clay Cup’

During the winter months we run a Night Shelter joining up with many other churches around the city to open our doors to the homeless during the coldest months of the year. It is operated totally by volunteers. We offer a hot meal a warm shower, clean clothes and a bed for the night. The Newport Night Shelter will begin again in November 2010

Day Centre (Future project due to begin September 2010)

Some of the aims of the Day Centre will be

• To assist individuals with the opportunity to build self-esteem through social interaction, i.e. games such as pool, table tennis, team games and possibly a football team in the future.
• To provide opportunities to gain qualifications through NOCN (national open college network) in areas such as cookery, art, money management, food hygiene and independent living skills. 
• To offer counselling services for the families of those with addictions and for individuals.  This service has been offered on a voluntary basis by university students studying psychology and counselling at Caerleon University, ‘The Beresford Centre’ and CCSW
• To provide free medical advice including referrals to a free Dentist for individuals who are accessing no benefits so are not entitled to NHS services. 

 

The Clay Cup, coffee shop is situated in "The Gap" centre next door to the church.

Come and try one of our range of coffee's or sample one of our home made cakes, all at very reasonable prices.

 A Meal Deal - Main course and a drink for £3.00 for one course - £4.00 for two courses

At the moment we are open on Fridays only

From 10:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone:- 01633 221908