Nov 9, 2023 | Training
Southampton Street Pastors is an established and trusted Christian ministry within Southampton with about 155 volunteers drawn from over 60 Trinitarian churches in and around Southampton. We are a very effective and positive reflection of our Lord’s Church responding...
Jul 13, 2021 | Training
Many of you will know that our secret weapon is the humble Fruit Pastille. They have stopped many fights over the years, one glimpse of the mythical green packet profoundly changes people – see for...
May 13, 2021 | Training
Yesterday saw the farewell for ‘Teardrop Charlie’ (James). His hearse stopped for 15 minutes near to where his pitch was at the top of the precinct. There was a large gathering of loved ones and Marcus addressed the attendees and spoke love for James and his life. It...
Apr 9, 2021 | Training
Street Pastoring encompasses many differing situations. During yesterday’s afternoon patrol in the city centre the SPs noticed a bus approaching them emitting what they thought were excessive exhaust fumes. It soon became apparent that one of the buses rear tyres was...
Dec 15, 2020 | Training
Perhaps you are thinking of becoming a Street Pastor. Here in Southampton we have around 130 volunteers who are committed to being the best disciples they can be and who the Lord has put it on their heart to undertake our training and become Street Pastors, becoming a...
Dec 15, 2020 | Training
Dear Street Pastor Team, I just wanted to send a quick email to thank you for looking after my daughter and her friends. I had never heard of your organisation up until last night and what a wonderful and kind endeavour it is. An amazing community service. I am so...
Apr 28, 2020 | Training
Our traditional night-time patrols are now going out on a Friday and Saturday evening. We have been tasked with providing hot food to those still sleeping on the streets. The Street Pastors are able to distribute the food whilst on patrol and thus help minimise the...
Nov 19, 2019 | Training
On the 13th November 2019 Southampton Street Pastors received the Commander’s Award from the Mayor Peter Baillie after being nominated by the Police. The citation reads -“Providing a partnership that not only adds value to Policing but assists the Police...
Jul 5, 2019 | Training
Our wonderful Community Patrols in Millbrook regularly call into the pubs on a Saturday evening to talk to the locals and are well received. One local resident had previously shared with the Street Pastors a desperate and ongoing “issue”. A while later the...
Jul 5, 2019 | Training
Last Saturday we were dealing with a young man who was suffering the effects of taking tablets of some description. He was more or less unconscious so we made him comfortable and called for an ambulance which as it turned out took two hours to arrive. We later learnt...
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