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Care Home Outreach 

Sharing Joy, Companionship and Practical Support

Our Care Home Outreach programme brings friendship, encouragement and joyful moments to older people living in local care homes.

We visit residents to spend meaningful time with them, listen to their stories and remind them that they remain valued members of our community. Our visits are arranged in partnership with care home staff to ensure that every activity is appropriate, safe and enjoyable for residents.

Psalm 71:9 “Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.”

What We Do

During our care home visits, we:

  • Spend time talking and listening to residents
  • Sing familiar and uplifting songs together
  • Play gentle, enjoyable games
  • Encourage residents to participate in social activities
  • Provide gift hampers and practical support
  • Celebrate special occasions where appropriate
  • Offer friendship, encouragement and companionship

Our visits are designed to create moments of happiness and connection, particularly for residents who may experience loneliness or have limited contact with family and friends.

Why This Matters

Older people have contributed greatly to their families and communities. Through this outreach, we honour them, learn from their experiences and ensure they know they have not been forgotten.

Singing, games and conversation can help residents feel included, stimulate happy memories and provide something positive to look forward to. Even a short visit can make a meaningful difference.

Leviticus 19:32 “Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God.”

Supporting Local Care Homes

We work with care homes across Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Havering, Newham and communities surrounding Chadwell Heath.

Our support is available to residents irrespective of their religion, race, gender or background. We respect the beliefs, needs, privacy and dignity of every person we visit.

Donate or Support an Outreach Visit

You can support our Care Home Outreach by contributing:

  • Suitable items for residents’ hampers
  • Toiletries and personal-care products
  • Chocolates, biscuits and other approved treats
  • Puzzle books, games and activity materials
  • Financial donations towards hampers and visits
  • Your time as an approved volunteer

All donated items are checked with the relevant care home before distribution to ensure they are suitable for residents.

Arrange a Visit

If you manage or work with a local care home and would like RCCG Rock of Redemption to visit your residents, please contact us.

Together, we can bring companionship, laughter and encouragement to older people in our community.

Matthew 25:40 “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Care home

22/07/2026
Glenys
Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 12 Noon. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

We serve tea, coffee, and biscuits from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. before the service begins. This is a great way to meet people or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know when you arrive, and they will help you get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Service

The main service begins at 12pm with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship led by our choir. We typically have 2 or 3 songs lasting approximately 20 minutes. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

images: Services

What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

  • Creche (0 months to 3 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
  • Livewires (3-7 years)
  • Encounter (7-11 years)
  • Katalyst (11-15 years)
  • Youth And Young Adults (YAYA) (15+ years) Stay in service.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy. Whilst you are dropping your kids off at their groups, we pause to take time to chat to someone sitting near or next to us, giving folk a chance to come back before the sermon begins.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

Children

Getting Connected


Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

  • Men's Ministries
  • Women's Ministries
  • Night Shelter
  • Foodbank
     
Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
 
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Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.
 

Leadership 

Yemi Kuku   Ola Kuku
Pastor Yemi Kuku   Pastor Ola Kuku
Yemi Kuku is the Pastor in Charge of Rock of Redemption Chadwell Heath, Essex, United Kingdom. He is a trained Chartered Engineer who studied Electronics / Computer Engineering and later earned his Master's Degree in Mobile Computing and Communications from the University of Greenwich, UK. He has positively affected community lives physically and spiritually by saving souls and holds an Advanced Diploma in Ministry.   Pastor Ola Kuku is a dedicated professional with a strong microbiology and food safety background. She is committed to her faith and community and holds an Advanced Diploma in Ministry, which complements her role as a counsellor. Her compassionate approach and ability to connect with individuals on a personal level make her an invaluable resource for those seeking guidance and support.
 
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

Yemi & Ola Kuku