Stanford-le-hope Boiler Room

As Boiler Rooms go, we're quite young and small. We began in April 2007, though before that we had been involved in triggering 24-7 Prayer locally for more than 5 years. We are based out of a residential house that has been given to our community. Like all Boiler Rooms, we try to live out 6 values:

Prayer: We have prayer in the house at least three times a day on weekdays, either individuals or groups. We normally have a 24-hour prayer watch each week from Friday into Saturday, and occasional weeks of continuous 24-7 Prayer.

Creativity: We have a room set aside as an arts studio. We encourage people to use painting, writing, sculpture, installation art, music etc. as part of the prayer.

Mission: Some of us go out weekly on a youth outreach project which uses a converted double-decker bus called Bar'n'bus. We also actively support various short and long term mission works, in prayer and financially. These are all done in partnership with local churches.

Learning: We host the 24-7 Transit course, a 10-month residential discipleship initiative.

Justice and Mercy: Individuals are involved in supporting Besom, helping the local poor. We are also involved in micro enterprise in India, a food project in Kosovo and some other projects through prayer, personal involvement and financially. Again, all these are in partnership with local churches.

Hospitality: We welcome guests for personal retreats, or to get involved in Boiler Room activities. We've probably had guests for around 50% of the time since we began. Hospitality has become an important part of our community. In addition, we have an open meal at the house each week.

No one lives in the house permanently. The Boiler Room is supported by a number of local churches, and makes a positive contribution to church unity. Because of this, we do not seek a separate identity. Most of what we are involved with is done alongside other churches.

You are welcome to get involved in prayer or the bus mission on Thursday nights, Besom on a Tuesday daytime, or just to hang out, eat and share life with us! To check whether we have rooms free, contact SholaHingston@aol.com There is no charge, but donations are always welcome if you can afford something. Public transport from Stansted is possible, but you have to go to London and back out to get to us.

Boiler room address is: 217 Southend Road, Stanford-le-hope, Essex, SS17 7AB, UK

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