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Welcome
I hope you find the latest blogs below of interest, please pass on to colleagues and/or use the material in your bulletins. This newsletter is stored here for ease of linking if you want people to access all the information.
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Grace,
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Praying for church growth
The No. 1 thing that made the difference in terms of growing churches was intentionality. They had thought about what they wanted to do, how to do it, and most importantly, prayer had been involved in making the difference.
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What happens when you pray for your neighbourhood
Hindrances that stop us from reaching neighbours are 'our offence' and 'hopelessness'. Ask the Lord for His heart - longing that none should perish. He loves your neighbourhood. You're there for a reason.
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In-Person - From Handouts to Handshakes 2026 Conference - 10am 27 Mar - London
The place of business in ending poverty. This is an action conference not a talking shop: meet others, be encouraged, find inspiration and discover resources for your journey. Where you are already engaged in the adventure of finding enterprise solutions to poverty or just testing the water, join with others at out biennial "From Handouts to Handshakes" conference.
The hot topic panels and small group discussions will cover: using AI; creating a redemptive enterprise; minimising power imbalances; and moving from micro business to SME. 2026 Speakers include; Lord Michael Hastings, Peter Heslam, Faith in Business, Samuel Williams, Resilient Futures Fund, Alex Lloyd Davies, Just Earth, Karen Davies, Purple Shoots..
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In-Person and Online - The Passion of Jesus - 11:30am 3 Apr - London
Wintershall. Trafalgar Square. There are performances at 12 noon and 3:15 pm. No tickets or booking are required, the 90-minute performances are completely free of charge – a gift to Londoners and visitors. This event is very popular – please arrive 40 minutes before your chosen performance.
For those who cannot make it to the Square the performances will be livestreamed on our Facebook Page. Supported by the Mayor of London, one hundred Wintershall players bring their electric and moving portrayal of the final days of Jesus to this iconic location in the capital. The production is open air with visibility maximised using a large screen. There is a realistic interpretation of the crucifixion so parental guidance is advised. British sign language interpretation is provided.
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In-Person - Bridging the gap: collaborating to empower communities - 9:45am 14 Apr - Rotherham
Explore new ways to drive community innovation alongside experts from both Sheffield universities, the third sector and industry. In South Yorkshire, there are many wonderful community and third sector organisations full of inspirational people dedicated to changing their communities for the better.
For these organisations, innovation is absolutely essential in serving their communities. In a region as plentiful in resources and knowledge, they shouldn’t have to do it alone. Supported by Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, experts from both Sheffield universities, industry and the third sector will explore how to better unlock the expertise right on the doorstep. Learn more about successful community collaborations, discover available support and network with the experts whose work is dedicated to tangible social impact.
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Online - Every Day Justice: Foundations for Social Action - 6:30pm 14 Apr
God loves justice. This means that justice is also an important part of our discipleship, as we learn how to live like Christ and share the good news of His offer of forgiveness and reconciliation. Building relationships in our local community is a vital part of responding and sharing in God’s mission.
Justice and social action can often feel overwhelming or out of reach. but they don’t have to be. Over the course of the webinar, we’ll explore how justice can be a natural part of our everyday discipleship: rooted in prayer, Bible study and worship, outward looking to the needs of our local communities, and expressed through both small steps and bold actions.
This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to engage more deeply with God’s heart for justice and social transformation. You may be unsure about where to start or what this might look in practice. You may already be involved in social action projects or volunteering and are wondering how to embed justice more deeply into your everyday life, or wanting to cultivate a shared vision for justice within your church community. This workshop invites you to embrace a life of everyday justice, not necessarily by adding more to your plate, but by aligning your heart with God’s, and letting His love for justice shape the way you see the world.
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Online - Faith Driven Entrepreneur Conference for Teens - Called to Create - 1:00pm 19 Apr
You've always seen the world a little differently. You think in ideas, and you care about what matters. You want your life to count for something real, something lasting, something good. Maybe you don’t know exactly what you want to do yet. But deep down, you feel it: you were made for more. You were made to build, create, and solve the world’s greatest problems with the gifts God’s given you. The problem? No one tells you where to start.
The world throws a million options your way: Colleges. Careers. Influencers. Algorithms. Expectations. And somewhere in all that noise, you’re expected to just figure it out. It’s confusing and overwhelming. And honestly? It’s easy to feel stuck before you’ve even begun.
But we’ve got you. That’s why we’re inviting you to the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Conference for Teens - Called to Create. We’ll help you take your next right step—with clarity, confidence, and purpose. No, we’re not going to tell you what job to pick or what path to take.
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