We take seriously our responsibility as Christians to care for and love our neighbours. At HBC we aim to reach out to and serve the community not only through a variety of church-led programmes but also by supporting, encouraging and promoting local faith-based organisations, many of which are also part of Hertford & District Churches Together. Church members are active in all of these organisations, which are making strong inroads into meeting the needs of the community.
FUTUREhope – Hertford and Ware
FUTUREhope – Hertford and Ware is a free, confidential service working holistically with young people aged 11-19 in the local area. Our primary goal is to empower young people to have hope for their future and reach their full potential through our three key areas of work.
Our Values
- We believe that every person is a valuable individual and should be treated with respect regardless of gender, sexuality, race, religion, belief, or ability.
- We believe that every young person should have access to free and/or affordable support to help them grow and establish healthy relationships.
- We believe that every young person has the right to freedom of choice and therefore has the right to be involved in the decision making process about the programme of help that is offered.
FUTUREhope – Hertford and Ware is governed by a management board and is registered charitable incorporated organisation. (Charity Number: 1186296).
Office: FUTUREhope – Hertford and Ware, Pioneer Hall, 11 Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7DZ.
Phone: 07531875124 – 01992534915
Email: owen@fhhw.org.uk – jane@fhhw.org.uk – dave@fhhw.org.uk
Hertford & District Foodbank
Hertford Baptist Church is one of the churches in the Hertford area supporting the Hertford & District Foodbank. Now working from two sites, one at the United Reformed Church in Cowbridge and the other at The Priory in Ware. The Foodbank was started in April 2013 and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Hertford from 10-11am and Tuesdays and Thursdays in Ware 10.30-11.30 through pre-booked collections. The Foodbank currently serves approximately 350 people per month who are referred by 50+ approved agencies. Several members of our congregation are part of the team of over 50 volunteers who help with picking, packing, welcoming clients, deliveries and an assortment of other duties.
For the latest Hertford & District Foodbank ‘Shopping List’ please click here.
Young Life
An international organisation in over 100 countries worldwide, this youth-work charity has local ministries in Hertford, Hoddesdon, and Welwyn/Hatfield and is continuing to expand in the UK. Young Life began in the United States in 1941 when a young pastor, Jim Rayburn, decided it was time for people of faith to step outside the church building and walk across the street to the local school. He was convinced that this was the best way to reach young people who otherwise might never hear an accurate account of the Gospel. Today, Young Life still exists to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. Locally, Young Life holds a youth club for young people in year groups 7-13 on Monday nights at Hertford Baptist Church. In addition, they run an after-school club on Tuesdays at St. Andrew’s Church. You can find out more about Hertford Young Life by visiting hertford.ylinternational.org or by contacting the Area Director, Bryan Fries at bfries@ylinternational.org.