Resources

Harvest Appeal 2022

This year, the Bishop of St Albans’ Harvest Appeal will help change the lives of people in Mozambique who have been traumatised and displaced by conflict.

Faith Pictures

A fresh way to talk about things that matter! A course that helps you talk with friends, family members, work colleagues about what you believe.  The course suggests identifying with… Read more »

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DiscipleKit

Discipleship  Resources  Reviewed Visit Disciplekit to review and choose from a wide variety of discipleship resources from many different publishers.  You can either look through the whole selection or make… Read more »

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Xplore

Making evangelism a way of life! Xplore is for 18-30 yr olds, it is a year of training in mission and evangelism that people can take part in alongside whatever… Read more »

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Jubilee economics

Throughout Jesus’ recorded ministry we hear parables, stories and actions which challenge the authority of people in power – many of these stories concern what today we call ‘economics’. Jubilee… Read more »

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Grants from Allchurches Trust

  Allchurches Trust Ltd is a registered charity, one of the aims of which is to promote the Christian religion. Grants will be considered in response to appeals in support… Read more »

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Tearfund

  Tearfund is a Christian international aid and development agency, working globally to end poverty and injustice, and to restore dignity and hope in some of the world’s poorest communities…. Read more »

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Stepping into Evangelism

    It’s a universal fact that we naturally communicate what is in our hearts – we just can’t help talking about something or someone when they mean a lot… Read more »

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Christianity Explored

Walking through the Gospel of Mark, the message of Jesus is opened up to stimulate thought and discussion. A simple approach to outreach, Christianity Explored started running fifteen years ago at… Read more »

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Start

Start is a six-session basic introduction to the Christian faith, produced by Leading your Church into Growth,  for use in small groups.  The sessions assume no previous knowledge of anything… Read more »

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The Bible Course

Whether you are just looking into the Christian faith or a long way in, this course provides tools and skills that help you read the Bible for yourself. The Bible… Read more »

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Barnabas in Churches

Barnabas (BRF)  are committed to finding new ways to engage people of all ages with the Bible, both inside and beyond the Church, their activities include: Publishing Training Quiet Days… Read more »

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Living God’s Love – Three Journeys – reflections

      It is hoped that time spent reflecting on the Three Journeys of Living God’s Love will lead to a place of waiting and listening to God, as… Read more »

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Anglican Witness Facebook Group

  “The Anglican Witness Facebook Group  is already providing a really valuable resource for sharing stuff, so if you are a Facebooker, can I encourage you to join the group. … Read more »

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SOMA (Sharing of Ministries Abroad)

  The SOMA effect: Asked to summarise her personal experience of the mission in a few words, one Team member replied: “Holy Spirit; change of heart; feeling accepted and loved;… Read more »

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Tackling Poverty Together – Church Urban Fund

CUF (Church Urban Fund) – CHRISTIANS TACKLING POVERTY TOGETHER IN ENGLAND. CUF (the Church of England’s response to poverty) are passionate about bringing God’s love, hope and justice to the poorest and… Read more »

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Europe Group

  Recent activities of the Europe Group include: Producing newsletters on current developments and issues of concern Widening the scope of youth involvement in our twinning links Engaging in a… Read more »

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Diocesan Freedom & Healing Team

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Friends of Ibba Girls School

      South Sudan became an independent nation on July 9th this year, following 50 years of war.  It is estimated there are between 8-10 million citizens, up to… Read more »

The Text This Week

  This site features a wide variety of resources based on the 3-year RCL cycle. ‘The Text This Week‘  intentionally includes a diverse variety of resources for scripture study, reflection… Read more »

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Spot the Potential

  “Nothing could be more important for growing the church and transforming our society than developing Christian leaders of wisdom, skill and integrity – and no-one does that better than… Read more »

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Rural Strategy Advisory Group (RUSTAG)

Key objectives that the Rural Strategy Advisory Group (RUSTAG) work towards include: Developing sector ministry for rural communities Training and awareness for rural ministry Campaigning for support of local services… Read more »

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The Big Bible Project

  The Big Bible Project looks to encourage increasing Biblical literacy in the Christian community, highlighting events, good news stories, digital stories, and explorations of the use of the Bible… Read more »

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Lead Academy

Lead Academy is a dedicated, relationally based organisation set up to envision, equip and support church leaders Groups of leaders from similar ministry contexts join to create learning communities Leaders… Read more »

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Advent Resources

  A collection of Advent Resources for Schools and Children’s Groups prepared by the Revd Andrew Holford.   Joy is Worship Love X Factor Message Peace Truth of John the Baptist… Read more »

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HOPE – in our villages, towns and cities

HOPE in our villages, towns and cities   HOPE brings churches together in mission.  The goal is to see individuals and communities in villages, towns and cities throughout the UK… Read more »

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Operation Noah

  Operation Noah works for the complete decarbonisation of the British economy by 2030. Operation Noah is… a Christian organisation which provides leadership, focus and inspiration in response to the… Read more »

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Easter White Crosses

  Last year, churches erected their crosses from Palm Sunday through to Good Friday – some were left up for two weeks. The Easter White Crosses provide, in the words… Read more »

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Easter HOPE

  This booklet written by Andy Hawthorne, a founder of HOPE and the Message Trust, explores why Jesus is our hope.  Easter HOPE is written with his trademark of passion, energy… Read more »

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Ministry of Welcome – Course

  The aim of this course is to give you a basic foundation on which to build your own Ministry of Welcome team(s).  The course is completely stand-alone and suitable… Read more »

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Experience Journeys

  Produced by Jumping Fish Ltd, Diocese of Gloucester Resource Centre – ‘Experience Journeys’ – this dvd suggests interactive ways for churches to share the major festivals of the Church… Read more »

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Sharing Faith the Jesus Way

  “A wise and generous exploration of evangelism begins with the truth and exploring how Jesus responded differently to individuals according to their needs and the state of their lives… Read more »

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Beautiful Lives

1 Peter 3 : 2-4 speaks of the beauty and reverence which should characterise our lives as Christians and the creator of this course, Roger Morgan, believes that it is… Read more »

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Jesus through Asian eyes

  For many people, western culture is intertwined with Christianity. So how do South Asians present their case? A new booklet entitled ‘Jesus through Asian eyes – 15 frequently asked… Read more »

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The Alpha Course

    Alpha is an opportunity for everyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting, over 10 thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away.   Over… Read more »

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Puzzling Questions

With the aim of providing a space for people to explore some of life’s deeper questions, discover spiritual issues that really concern them and connect with others who are on… Read more »

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Scripture Union

God has called Scripture Union to serve a world in great spiritual need.  Our long term vision, which inspires and motivates our mission, is for: every Christian to be engaging… Read more »

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Parish Nursing Ministries UK

  We seek to encourage congregations to make the connections between faith and health, between healing and wholeness, between spiritual life and physical activities.  Not just for themselves, but for… Read more »

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Viewfinder – aimed at reaching 18-30 yr olds

One of the greatest challenges faced by churches today is reaching out to 18-30 year olds.   The services offered by Viewfinder have been tailored to enable churches to meet this… Read more »

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Table Talk for Easter

Table Talk for Easter is a conversational game that creates space to explore some of life’s more important questions with your friends. In each pack six big questions are explored… Read more »

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Harry Potter : A Christian Chronicle

  Extract from foreword by Christina Rees:   “As a Christian and a Harry Potter fan, I am so grateful to Sonia Falaschi-Ray for writing this book.  Sonia brings remarkable… Read more »

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Grants for Parish Community

  The CCF has given away £3 million in grants across the country in the past 6 years, and its new focus will ensure future grant making is more effective… Read more »

Mission Without Borders

  “Life was so difficult. I didn’t know who to ask for help. But Mission Without Borders listened to me. We now have hope and faith. We can cope better.”… Read more »

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