Warm Welcome Spaces in the District
The Warm Welcome Spaces initiative began as a response to the burgeoning cost of living crisis, where people across the country struggled to pay for electricity, heating and food. At the start of the project, many of our churches expanded existing community initiatives to provide a warm space, hot beverage, conversation and company to those who needed it. The project has since grown into a movement offering connection and community to those experiencing loneliness and isolation and we are delighted that many of our churches have been able to continue to offer a provision for those in need.
Below, you will find a list of our churches in the London District which offer some warm space provision. We hope that this information will enable those in need in our communities to find support, companionship and a warm welcome.
Grants are available to support existing Warm Space initiatives in our churches and/or circuits. The guidance and application form can be found here. You can also download a template risk assessment form here.
Bethnal Green Methodist Church
Bethnal Green Methodist Church, Approach Road, London, UK
Open every Friday from 10:30am - 4pm. This warm space offers hot drinks, wifi and charging facilities. This venue is child-friendly.
Brixton Hill Methodist Church
Brixton Hill Methodist Church, Elm Park, London, UK
Trussell Trust Foodbank/Warm Hub at Brixton Hill Methodist on Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm.
Cosy easily accessible space with refreshments, open to all.
Downsview Methodist Church
Downsview Methodist Church, Waddington Way, London, UK
Epsom Methodist Church
Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Epsom, UK
Situated right in the heart of Epsom in Ashley Road, Epsom Methodist Church (EMC) will be open from 9:30am to 6pm every Wednesday from 06 November through to the end of March*. We will be providing hot drinks, hot meals, free wi-fi and friendly company and conversation.
Everyone and anyone is welcome to drop in for five minutes or stay for the whole day – no booking required.
EMC will also be providing advice on where to go for help with energy bills, benefit problems, fiancial and housing issues and obtaining warm goods and emergency support. On some Wednesdays we will be joined by advisers from Surrey Community Action who will offer help with keeping energy bills down, dealing with energy providers and claiming benefits such as Pension Credit.
Each Wednesday from 3:30pm to 6pm EMC’s Warm Space will take the form of a free after school club for parents and children. There will be games, crafts and activities before everyone joins together to share an evening meal together. Again no booking is required.
*Please note Warm Wednesdays will be making a special offer for local people on Christmas Day but will not be operating on New Year’s Day.
Green Lanes Methodist Church
Green Lanes Methodist Church, Green Lanes, London, UK
The Listening Place offers a welcome and some drinks and light snacks and is open to all. This space is open on Wednesdays from 11am - 2pm.
Hanwell Methodist Church
Hanwell Methodist Church, Church Road, London, UK
Every Wednesday morning 10:00 - 12noon, come along to Hanwell Methodist Church for FREE morning coffee/tea and homemade cake offered in our Church Centenary Room.
Usually about 75 - 90 people attend so do come, chat and catch up with news with other members of our Church and Community.
There is a children's play area and free Wifi is available for those who would like to use the facility.
The event has now been running every Wednesday morning for over 3 years - but this year with Christmas Day being on a Wednesday we may change the day for that week to Tuesday - please check on the Church website https://hanwellmethodistchurch.org.uk.
Kensal Rise Methodist Church
Chamberlayne Road, London NW10 3NT, UK
Every Wednesday from 12pm - 3:30pm.
This is a warm, friendly, and safe space for everyone, including families with young children. Free tea, coffee, snacks, and family-friendly games are on offer. Free food items are also on offer. Wi-fi will be provided if needed. There is no need to book. Please come and share in the warmth.
New Eltham Methodist Church
New Eltham Methodist Church, Footscray Road, London, UK
All are welcome to our weekly warm welcome space. A community hub offering free tea/coffee and light refreshments, a great place to come and meet new friends.
Every Wednesday from 10am - 1pm.
Orpington Methodist Church
Orpington Methodist Church, Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, UK
Orpington Methodist Church hosts a weekly coffee morning between 10-12:30pm (during Winter this is a Warm Space initiative). All welcome to attend and there are hot & cold drinks and homemade cakes on offer – donations basis only.
We also have a Play Café on a Tuesday afternoon (Term-time only) between 1:30-3pm. Primarily for parents/carers with preschool age children but it is open to anyone during winter who requires a warm space and hot drink.
Rivercourt Methodist Church
Rivercourt Methodist Church, King Street, London, UK
Serving refreshments every Sunday, 6pm to 9:30pm.
A mixed gender dinner-only service on Sunday evenings in the winter months, which the Church believes will complement the work of Glass Door in the Borough. This service is called ‘Sunday Suppers’ and this year runs from 20th October 2024 to the end of April 2025.
Every Sunday, guests will be given a nutritious hot meal. Vegetarian/vegan options will be available.
Tea and coffee will be served from 6:30pm with supper at 7:30pm. No advance registration is required. A capped number of tickets will be distributed to our guests before the doors open.
The service is supported by Rivercourt Methodist Church and St Peters Church, City Harvest London and LBH&F.
For further information please call 07939 083466 or email sunday-suppers@outlook.com
United Church of St Mark's
St Marks Rd, Epsom KT18 5RD, UK
The Warm Hub runs every Friday 11am - 3pm and there is free soup, toast, hot drinks and biscuits.
Please note that the Warm Hub does not run on Good Friday and the Friday on or after Christmas eve.
All are welcome to attend. For further information please contact Des on 07948 273075.