How Churches Thrive Session 7 Cultivating Fruitful Festivals

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED HOWEVER YOU CAN BOOK ONTO THE REPEAT SESSION ON THE 25TH MAY AT 10.30AM BY CLICKING HERE

Based on the book ‘How Village Churches Thrive’ published by the Church House Publishing in 2022. Each week will take a different chapter of the book, and we will reflect on it as a group. Each discussion session will, be led by Alison Maddocks, Dean of Smaller Churches, along with a different parish-based colleague. We will seek to share good ideas and solve problems together.  

 Although the book is focused on village churches, its ideas are just as relevant to other churches, especially smaller to medium sized ones. It is not essential to read the relevant chapter in advance, but it will help you join in the discussion.  You don’t have to come to every session: choose the ones that will help you. However, you may get more than you expect out of following the whole book through. Please sign up for each session you are coming to separately, to help us manage numbers and send you the right links. 

- With its strong sense of community and its greater awareness of the countryside, the rural church has a unique contribution to bring to its worship. 

- When the church gathers for worship, genuine encounters with God can happen, and spirituality, faith and discipleship are nurtured. 

- The gospel is Good News and festivals provide ideal opportunities to celebrate, to be innovative and creative, and to welcome others.