National Estate Churches Network

Author: Support Officer

  • Cinnamon Network Micro-Grants

    Cinnamon Network Micro-Grants

    NECN has been catching up with some news from the Cinnamon Network about their Micro-grants and new learning community, Cinnamon Connect.

  • Stepping Up with Mustard Seed

    Heather Black, programme leader, gives us an update on the Mustard Seed’s Stepping Up programme, in the Diocese of York.

  • Who’s who at NECN

    Who’s who at NECN

    We would like to give a huge thank you to Lynne Norman and Emma Ash for their generosity with their time and gifts in serving as trustees of NECN and we welcome a new trustee, Eunice Attwood.

  • Growing Good – Free discipleship course

    Growing Good – Free discipleship course

    Find out about the Growing Good Toolkit, a free discipleship course. Explore how your church can grow and make a difference in your community.

  • Work and training with Jericho

    This month Dave Chapman, JERICHO’s Church Partnership Manager has been telling us about two of their work and training programmes.

  • Helping through ACTS 435

    Helping through ACTS 435

    NECN speaks to Katie Greene to find out how Acts 435 works to help people in need and how you can get involved, perhaps as a new advocate.

  • Reflection – Renewal and ‘A new self’

    Reflection – Renewal and ‘A new self’

    A New Year reflection by NECN chair, Lynne Cullens.

  • NECN London Conference – 24th Feb 2022

    NECN London Conference – 24th Feb 2022

    Plans are coming together for our London Conference next year and we’re excited to announce some of our speakers and topics. Tickets are £10 which includes lunch. Book your tickets here now!

  • Transforming Lives for Good

    The Box of Hope Story Following the success of previous years, Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) are relaunching their emergency care package project, Box of Hope, this winter. Read more or get involved via the TLG website. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the UK, TLG was incredibly concerned about children and families going into…

  • Frontier Youth Trust – Resources and upcoming events

    Hi Friends Here’s a link to download Seeds of Resistance – a short PDF publication of learning and ideas on the theme of ’slow youth work’ Across the FYT movement we have been exploring the theme of going ’slow’ in working with young people – including looking after ourselves, being focused on relationships, thinking about pace and longevity, and having the time…

  • A film to watch

    Nomadland – Frances McDormand I recently watched a film with my son called Nomadland. He always reviews films as it is his passion, so here is Caleb Barron’s review of Nomadland. ‘I’m going to put aside the production of this film. Many reviews here take real issue with this film because it is a vehicle…

  • How about an interesting read?

    Barbara Glasson – I am Somewhere Else (Gospel Reflections from an Emerging Church) I know I am probably behind the times as this book was published in 2006 however, I have been reading it with a friend recently. Right from the introduction I felt drawn in from both Barbara’s easy to read style and to…