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“Quiet shared spaces where it’s ok not to be ok”

Six years ago Ruth Rice opened her first Renew Wellbeing cafe space, operating from a Baptist church. Today there are 105 centres nationwide.

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Church repair House of Good

Love Gosport campaign

Despite the restrictions in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Interim Team Vicar, Revd Ray Driscoll built a small team consisting of ordinands, interns and a fantastic group of volunteers to make an impact across the town and serve those who needed it most.

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Church stories House of Good

churches provide a ready made group of people who care

We catch up with Father Huw Bryant, Mission Area Leader of Dyffryn Clwyd who tells us how his church supports its farming community through volunteer work.

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Why church buildings matter today

In a guest post, Reverend Charles Chadwick, a Friend of the National Churches Trust Church, writes about why church buildings have an important role to play in Christian mission in the 21st century. He writes in a personal capacity.

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Is your church a House of Good?

The House of Good report is a pioneering study of the value of church buildings in the UK. It is the start of a three year campaign to highlight their importance. Tell us how your church is a House of Good here.

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People who can rely on each other for support

Fr Steve Gayle explains that an essential part of his church is the sense of community and friendship between the congregation members before and after worship.

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The church is there for everyone

Having worked in the shipyards his whole life and seen the impact of their closure, David McLelland knows the vital role the church plays in holding his community together.

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