Christians believe that it is part of their duty to act in a moral way, and this involves helping others around them. The Church can play a vital role in helping Christians and non-Christians in Wales, the rest of the UK and globally.

Some of the Christian-focused services the Church provides are:

• food banks – a place where food is supplied free of charge to people living in poverty
• helping people in need
• helping the homeless

Jesus taught people about the importance of helping others who are less fortunate than themselves. This is why the Church has these extra functions.

There are also many non-religious functions that can take place in a church, eg:

• crèche facilities
• youth groups
• community meeting places (eg keep fit classes)
• adult education classes
• charity events
• coffee mornings
• birthday parties
• concerts