The Norwich Christmas Appeal for 2021 was in support of the Magdalene Group, a Norwich-based charity that has been addressing issues of sexual violence, exploitation, and coercion for over 30 years. The group provides gender and trauma-informed support to marginalized women and young people. The appeal was highly successful, with members of Holy Trinity and Noah’s Boat (a toddler group) generously contributing items for Christmas gift bags. Each bag contained items such as hats, scarves, gloves, toiletries, Christmas biscuits, and sweets. The surplus of items was also passed on to the Magdalene Group, who expressed their gratitude for the 25 gift bags that will be distributed to their service users. Richard James, Rector of Holy Trinity, emphasized the importance of supporting the Magdalene Group, citing the biblical reference of Jesus proclaiming good news for those experiencing poverty, powerlessness, and coercive control.
The support for the Magdalene Group through the Christmas Appeal was a great success, with members of Holy Trinity and Noah’s Boat generously contributing items for gift bags. These bags contained essential items such as winter clothing and toiletries, as well as Christmas treats. The surplus of items was also passed on to the Magdalene Group, showcasing the overwhelming generosity of the donors. The Magdalene Group expressed their gratitude for the 25 gift bags, which will be distributed to their service users. Richard James, Rector of Holy Trinity, highlighted the importance of supporting the Magdalene Group, emphasizing the biblical message of Jesus proclaiming good news for those experiencing poverty and coercive control.
The Magdalene Group has been working in the field of sexual violence, exploitation, and coercion for over 30 years, providing gender and trauma-informed support to marginalized women and young people. The success of the Christmas Appeal strengthened the link between Holy Trinity and the Magdalene Group, offering the opportunity to further understand and support their important work. The generosity of the donors made the task of preparing the Christmas gift bags straightforward, and the surplus of items further demonstrated their commitment to supporting the Magdalene Group. Richard James emphasized the simple act of giving a gift of love and solidarity to marginalized women and young people, aligning with the biblical message of Jesus proclaiming good news for those experiencing poverty and powerlessness.
Overall, the Norwich Christmas Appeal for the Magdalene Group was a tremendous success, with members of Holy Trinity and Noah’s Boat generously contributing items for Christmas gift bags. The support strengthened the link between the church and the charity, and the surplus of items demonstrated the overwhelming generosity of the donors. The Magdalene Group expressed their gratitude for the gift bags, which will be distributed to their service users. Richard James, Rector of Holy Trinity, emphasized the importance of supporting the Magdalene Group, aligning with the biblical message of Jesus proclaiming good news for those in need.
