Many people go out to enjoy themselves in the pubs and clubs in Cambridge city centre, often till 4am or later, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. But unfortunately late night drinking can be taken to excess and this leads to a number of problems. People can be victims of crime, become detached from friends, have
difficulty getting home, suffer from over-indulgence. Christians in
Cambridge
wanted to respond to these situations and in common with many other towns and cities set up a Street Pastors scheme. Street Pastors are specially trained volunteers (wearing the distinctive Street Pastors
clothing) from local churches that patrol the streets from 10pm to 4am
offering practical help and support to any in need, listening to concerns
and providing a reassuring presence. It is an opportunity for the church to
go out to meet people where they are, declaring the love of God in practical action. With encouragement from police and local government officials, a group of Cambridge church leaders launched Cambridge Street Pastors on Friday 27th March 2009. We are now a group of about 40 volunteers of whom 4 are on patrol on any one Friday or Saturday, supported by an active group of Trustees and two part-time workers.
