The Environment Agency kept 23 flood warnings and 137 flood alerts in place on Tuesday, following several days of heavy rain, strong winds and flash flooding.
Jonny Gios, a community worker at Sandylands Methodist Church in Kendal which was flooded by Storm Desmond, told Premier's News Hour: "As churches, we need to get our hands dirty and be involved in the community and that goes for flooding or any disaster in the community for us to provide a hand around the shoulder, a listening ear and to proclaim God's love in that practical way."
A 39 year old woman died after being spotted in the water off Folkestone harbour in Kent, while South Wales police have been searching for a 69 year old who went missing yesterday amid the severe weather.
Jonny Gios added: "They can share God's love in a practical way, in word and action.
They can come alongside people, listen to people, refer people to other agencies.
It doesn't matter whether they're a small church or a big church, they can make a huge difference."
Village roads in Tameside, Greater Manchester, were submerged in floodwater, trapping people inside their homes while firefighters in West Yorkshire received more than 70 calls about flooding on Monday evening.
Network Rail warned of "major disruption" on certain routes, with lines between Exeter St Davids and Taunton, Shrewsbury to Hereford, and Newcastle and Berwick-upon-Tweed among those facing closure, partial closure or delays.
Listen to Premier's Alex Williams speaking to Jonny Gios on the News Hour: