Tag Archives: Church (building)

So much more than a building – the importance of Christian presence

 Ruth Smith concludes her blog series about a declining church – and the need for new thinking and new ways. I recently had an interesting exchange which reminded me how easily language and how we use it can cause confusion … Continue reading

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Global Local Community

I don’t know how many have seen the news over the last week, talking about trolling on social media particularly targeted at women who speak out on feminist issues. Yesterday, Caitlin Moran, a journalist who is one of those who … Continue reading

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CRE

This week we have been at the Christian Resource Exhibition at Sandown, Esher. It is day three and I am sitting in a tiny little triangular corner between a banner and a wall, it is a cosy and quiet place … Continue reading

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Emergent Church in action with Robes

Mat Ray is a member of the Community Mission team, when asked about his experience of social action in the community he answered with this: What happens when an emergent church joins a traditional social action project? What does my … Continue reading

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