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New Resources from Jesus Shaped People
Many of you will already be aware of the work of Jesus Shaped People, helping people to become focussed on mission and service. They have a new course called Stay Alert to the Spirit. There are intergenerational materials for both on and off line, or a mix of both. For more information you can get…
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The Church @ Five Story
There is a little heard real life story that refutes the popular image of Christianity in decline. Church@Five is that story. Through the tremendous efforts of a committed group of activists, led by Helen Shannon, something remarkable has happened on the Strawberry Vale estate over the last ten years. Jesus Christ has come to a…
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GRA:CE Project Launch (online)
At a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty, what is the future for the national church? How should it respond to the intensifying social, material, and spiritual needs of the people it exists to serve? How has it adapted to declining levels of religious affiliation? Drawing on three years of extensive research across the country,…
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Fundraising support for churches during COVID-19 and beyond
During these difficult times Ecclesiastical Insurance in collaboration with fundraising specialists, the Philanthropy Company, have put together really helpful advice and support resources to help you to fundraise for your church community. Top tips First of all there is a checklist of top tips for how to begin fundraising. A link to this page can…
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Invitation to The Gospel, Redemption and Shame on-line conference
The Transforming Shame Network facilitated by Catherine Matlock invites you to an on-line conference on Wednesday 14 October 9.30am-12.30pm to explore transformation of shame within the Christian faith. The morning is for church leaders, pioneers and those engaged in mission to explore the issue of shame theologically and missionally. It will be both an introduction to…
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Church Plant Interview Series starting Thursday 17th Sept
The Church of England Strategic Development Funding supports projects which make a significant difference to the mission of its diocese. They are hosting a series of Zoom interviews with some of the practitioners from Strategic Development Funding projects on Thursday lunchtimes throughout September and October. The first of these is on Thursday 17th September at 12.30pm…
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Church Related Community Work in the United Reformed Church
Church Related Community Work is a distinctive and recognised ministry within the United Reformed Church and Church Related Community Workers play a vital role in the denomination’s community involvement. URC CRCWs are called by God, professionally and theologically trained and then commissioned to help the church to live out its calling. If you are…
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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…
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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…
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Faith Pictures – a fresh way to talk about things that matter
If you are looking for a gentle, humorous and light-hearted course to run with a small church group we think you will like Faith Pictures. This 6 week has been designed by the Church Army. You can find out more about it on https://www.churcharmy.org/Groups/266913/Church_Army/ms/Faith_Pictures/Faith_Pictures.aspx The idea of the course is to help Christians talk to…
National Estate Churches Network
