National Estate Churches Network

Tag: Community

  • Christians Against Poverty launch resources page in response to COVID-19

    Christians Against Poverty is a charity which equips churches to help people come out of poverty. They have gathered a number of resources to help churches resource our communities as the impact of COVID-19 begins to be felt with rising levels of poverty. This includes Information on Government and industry support Signposting to organisations providing…

  • Urban Ministry support from New Wine

    New Wine is a network of different Christian denominations which empowers and equips Christian leaders to spread the good news of God’s Kingdom.  Learning materials can be adapted to suit local situations. During the pandemic Christians from the network have kept in touch with each other and have shared inspiring stories of how they have…

  • Introducing Greg Smith Urban Mission & Community Research Consultant

    This week we introduce Greg Smith, who lived and worked for churches in the London Borough of Newham for 27 years. Greg has recently retired but has generously listed links to his many works and writings on urban mission and 21st century evangelism. For anyone who would like to reflect more deeply on where God…

  • Holiday Hunger August 2020

    The Methodist Children, Youth and Family Team recently partnered with Joint Public Issues Team and Transforming Lives for Good for a Holiday Hunger Focus Week. JPIT’s Paul Morrison wrote the following blog to support it: www.jointpublicissues.org.uk/?s=holiday+hunger The Trussell Trust has seen an 89% increase in the use of food banks since April 2019. This figure…

  • ‘This estate we’re in’ by Al Barrett

    From time to time it is good to stimulate  ideas and our own theological reflections on living and working as communities on estates and urban areas. This is especially important at the moment when face-to-face meetings are limited due to COVID-19. In this section of our blog we hope to signpost you to other excellent…

  • Worship, Reflection & Prayer Resources

    Below you will find a number of liturgies and prayers to use for children and families on estates. House Blessing Liturgy   Debbie Collins from Holy Cross, Billesley has created this lovely liturgy for a house blessing.  Please visit https://pilgrimpace.wordpress.com/2018/06/18/house-blessing-liturgy/ Or, you can download a PDF file from the link below: house-blessing2   Postcards –…

  • Kick Start Campaign – Christians Against Poverty

      Kick Start is the response from Christians Against Poverty  to the needs we know will exist in communities all over the UK as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It is designed to equip local churches to easily help people get their lives moving along following the impact of the crisis. Covering areas…

  • In Conversation with Pioneers

    The National Anglican Community of Pioneers are hosting 2 events in July to support those engaged in mission and ministry to think through what this might look like in their context beyond lockdown.  It will offer opportunity to discuss how to navigate this journey as much as exploring possible destinations. These are repeat sessions and…

  • Give a Box of Hope

    You may have already heard of the difference that TLG ‘Boxes of Hope’ are making across the UK – over 30,000 meals already provided to families struggling to eat at this time. Within the chaos of the corona virus, God continues to call local churches to support their community and spread His hope. These care…

  • Chelmsford Diocese Estate Churches Network Email Conference 2020

    The Chelmsford Diocese NECN Group had planned a physical conference for 25th March 2020. However, when COVID-19 struck this wasn’t possible. Instead they decided to have an email conference. Written presentations were circulated by email around 40 lay workers and clergy in estate parishes in the Chelmsford Diocese. The overall theme was “Growing the Estate…

  • Getting Creative with Good News

    Brunswick Parish Church in Manchester have been sharing how they have been creative in keeping the church community going. One way they have been reaching is by the Cake Fairies delivering cakes to elderly or vulnerable people. You can read more about this story on this link https://www.brunswickchurch.org.uk/news–events/the-cake-fairies-have-been-at-it-again ‘Altogether Church’ services are running via Zoom…

  • Blessed are the Tea Makers

    It all began with the school run. Having dropped my eldest son off at school, the short journey to work would take me past the grounds of another local school. Day after day, I observed weary parents waiting dejectedly on the asphalt as they were battered by the elements. Each time I passed, I was…