Vine Community Church

The Vine Community Church & Assist

We’re a local church based in Cherry Willingham, serving our villages and the wider community.

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are very welcome here.

Each Sunday we gather to worship God, learn from the Bible, pray together, and encourage one another. Our services are relaxed and friendly, with contemporary worship and practical teaching that connects faith with everyday life.

But church is more than Sundays.

Throughout the week, the Vine Centre becomes a hub of activity with children and youth groups, community support initiatives, social gatherings, and opportunities to serve.

We are also privileged to run and host the local community library, creating a welcoming space for people of all ages to connect, learn, and access resources right at the heart of the village.

From young children finding a safe and fun place to grow, to older adults discovering friendship and support, the Vine Centre is a place where community happens.

Our hope is simple: that people would discover the hope of Jesus, grow in faith, and find a place to belong.

Meet Assist – Supporting People When Life Is Hard

Out of that heart for the community, Assist was created.

Assist is a compassionate, volunteer-led service supporting people through some of life’s most difficult moments.

We walk alongside people facing:

• Isolation and loneliness
• Bereavement and grief
• Anxiety and emotional struggles
• Recovery after illness or life disruption

We offer:

• A listening ear
• Practical support
• Friendship and community
• Wellbeing and Dementia support groups
• Help connecting into local services

Everything we do is about helping people feel seen, supported, and not alone.

A Real Story

One local resident was referred to Assist after a period of illness left them feeling isolated and struggling to cope day to day.

Through regular visits, practical support, and simply having someone to talk to, they began to rebuild confidence and reconnect with others. Over time, they were able to attend a community group, form new friendships, and regain a sense of purpose.

Stories like this are not unusual — they are at the heart of what Assist exists to do.

Why This Matters

In our local area, many people are quietly struggling.

Some feel isolated.
Some are overwhelmed.
Some simply don’t know where to turn.

At the same time, children and young people need safe spaces to belong, grow, and be encouraged  and communities need shared places, like libraries and community hubs, where people can come together.

Assist and the wider work of the Vine Community Church exist to meet these needs  offering not just help, but hope.

Because we are volunteer-led, every pound given goes a long way in supporting real people in real situations.

How Your Support Helps

Your support will help us to:

• Expand our children’s and youth work, providing safe and positive spaces for the next generation
• Sustain and develop the community library as a welcoming hub for all
• Grow our Assist support services for those facing difficult times
• Continue to provide wellbeing and community groups
• Provide practical help to those in crisis
• Strengthen a community where no one feels alone

A Project Open to All

Although Assist is administered by The Vine Community Church, it is open to all adults across the local area and West Lindsey - regardless of background or belief.

All funds given to Assist are used solely for the Assist project.

Join Us

By supporting this project, you are helping build a stronger, more connected, and more compassionate community.

Together, we can ensure that no one has to face life’s challenges alone — and that people of all ages have a place to belong.

👉 Find out more: https://www.assistlincs.org.uk