Mission Network News

What Helps Disciples Grow?

“Following the popular diocesan ‘Discipleship Strategy’ day last year, this day event will again bring together practitioners from ‘learning’ and ‘mission’ networks to pool insights and experience.

The day will explore a range of experiences, approaches, research and models that contribute to helping understand how people begin and continue on their journey of discipleship.”

Date: Thursday 28th November 2013
Location: Mothers’ Union, 24 Tufton St, Westminster, London, SW1P 3RB.
Time: 11am – 3:30pm
Cost: £35

To book, visit: www.whathelpsdisciplesgrow.eventbrite.co.uk

To download to flyer for this event, click here:  Download What Helps Disciples Grow - Flyer.

This event is hosted by:

Joanna Cox (National Adviser in Adult Education and Lay Development, Archbishops’ Council)

and

Dr Rachel Jordan (National Mission and Evangelism Adviser, Archbishops’ Council).

For further details, contact: [email protected]

Conversations on Pioneering: Research and Reflections

CMS are running a day conference entitled 'Conversations on Pioneering: Research and Reflections'.

It's being held on 12 November 2013, between 10:30am-4:00pm in Oxford.

You can download the flyer here:  Download Flyer

For full details or to book, visit this link: eventbrite.com/event/7033319849

Halloween: Trick or Treat - An excellent 3-minute video!

 

Rev. Glen Scrivener, a minister in Chichester Diocese, has produced a 3-minute video engaging with Halloween.  This video is receiveing much interest, so why not take a moment to have a look.

"While Halloween can often be a time associated with ghosts, devils and darkness, this video is designed to share the good news that Jesus is the light of the world!

We are making this film available for free and encourage you share it with your friends via social media as well as showing at church events. Please feel free to download the video for use however you like."

The link for this video is: http://vimeo.com/75045602

YFC Launch New RE:quest Website

Youth for Christ has launched a fresh and up to date version of the popular RE website, RE:quest. With high quality films, images, interactive features and age appropriate text, the site enables pupils to learn about and learn from the Christian faith. 

Established over 12 years ago, RE:quest has become a trusted name throughout UK schools and one of the most used Christian teaching resources across all age groups. Building on this strong foundation, YFC took on the challenge of transforming RE:quest and making it more accessible to today’s classrooms and teaching methods. 

Have a look at the website here: www.request.org.uk and consider how you could promote its use.

Faith in Research Conference

The Research & Statistics Department & the Strategy & Development Unit, Church House

Invite you to

Findings from the Church Growth Research Programme

A Faith in Research Conference

A first opportunity to hear and discuss findings from the Church Growth Research Programme 

Thursday 16th January 2014

at Hotel Russell, London

9:30-16:30

£45.00

Click here for further information or Click here to book 

Fresh Expressions FEAST Day - 14 November

The Fresh Expressions Team are hosting a national gathering for all those involved in FEAST (Fresh Expressions Area Strategy Teams) on 

Thursday 14th November 10.30-3.30pm at St. Thomas Church Training Centre, Sheffield.

This will provide a networking opportunity for those from around the country developing this focused ecumenical regional work.

The day hones in on prayer, communication and multiplying leaders. Please follow this link for further details and to book a place:  http://www.freshexpressions.org.uk/events/feastday13

 If you have any queries or require any further information then e-mail [email protected]

Community of St Chad

Community of St Chad is an expression of modern day monasticism in Lichfield Diocese based on the life of St Chad, the 7^th century missionary bishop of Lichfield. These materials are brilliant for renewal of spiritual life and discipleship. They can be used as they are or they can be adapted to other local contexts. The community has a geographically dispersed membership united by a common commitment to a spiritual lifestyle shaped by five Rhythms of Grace, and by participation in a Spiritual Companionship Group.

Details can be seen at http://www.lichfield.anglican.org/ourdiocese/community-of-st-chad

If anyone wants to know more please contact [email protected]

Lichfield Diocese Messy Church Discipleship Review 2013

Attached below is a detailed report reviewing the progress of Messy Churches in Lichfield Diocese.  This may be of interest to anyone involved in leading Messy Church.

Download Lichfield Diocese Messy Church Discipleship Review August 2013

LYCiG Newsletter

Attached is the 'Leading Your Church into Growth' September 2013 newsletter detailing the progress of their work and plans for the future.

For further information on LYCiG, visit: http://www.leadingyourchurchintogrowth.org.uk/

Download LYCiG Sept 2013 newsletter

'Following On' Courses from Lichfield Diocese

'Following On' is a range of programmes provided by the Diocese of Lichfield to invest in and enhance the life of each parish. These programmes will be run by a Diocesan team, delivered locally and there is no charge to parishes for the material or facilitator.

For more details, visit: http://www.lichfield.anglican.org/assets/downloads/Following_On_Leaflet-Printer.pdf

CLiRC Brochure

Creative Leadership in the Rural Church (CLiRC) is an exciting new programme that will help you – whether you are lay or ordained – develop your creative and entrepreneurial skills for effective rural church leadership. It has been piloted successfully in Yorkshire and is now ready to be offered nationally.

Download CLiRC Brochure (June13)