Street Pastors

Street Pastors Schemes are a relatively new introduction in towns and cities across Britain. Begun in 2003 in response to knife crime in urban areas, teams of trained street pastors are available in some places from 10 pm to 4 am to help or to listen to young people (mainly) when they emerge from pubs and clubs. It's an effective form of practical Christian mission. I learned about them from a friend who is a Street Pastor in London, and I have recently discovered that they exist in many towns not too far from us, including Salisbury and Weymouth. I'm not aware if they have arrived in the Diocese of Oxford yet, but if not, it would be great to get something going!

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