As we enter into the second and third weeks of our lockdown experience I wonder how our practice and expression will change. On Sunday 22nd March we saw a large […]
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Fruitfulness in a new way of living
How are you? It has been quite a couple of weeks for all of us as we face momentous changes; in our work circumstances, in our personal lives, in the […]
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Leadership & Vulnerability – our latest Gathering
It was brilliant to be together at Swanick last week with 70+ practitioners and leaders from across the Fresh Expressions movement. We spent time thinking on the subject of leadership […]
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Five Loaves and Two Fish
A few thoughts from Network Animator, Tim Lea. People often ask me “where does leadership reside within the Fresh Expressions movement?” This is a question which might have a few […]
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Imagination, Mission and Trying New Ideas
This week, we really enjoyed reading an English Cathedrals article about their new “Pilgrim Passport.” 2020 is a year of focus for English Cathedrals and a “Year of Pilgrimage.” This […]
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Oxford Diocese launch ambitious Church Planting Plan
Oxford Diocese have announced the appointment of Revd Will Donaldson as Director of New Congregations. His job description is to oversee the ambitious plan of planted 750 new congregations in […]
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Theological Pictures
Fresh Expressions are all about re-imaging church in ways which are contextual, authentic, missional and ecclesial. Put more simply we try to build Fresh Expressions which fit where they are, […]
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For Arts Sake
One of the annual highlights of the Pioneer Ministry year has become the CMS Conversations Day, where imaginative topics are given a healthy dose of debate, inspiration and contemplation. In […]
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Changing Times
As we head into 2020 I’ve found myself reflecting on the Fresh Expressions movement. We are now 15 years old and for anyone who’s got a teenager living at home […]
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How to look after your soul
How are you doing? The task of pioneering new forms of church or mission is a tough one. We believe in what we’re doing, the hours can be long and […]
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