Examples of Fresh Expressions
“God has built experimentation into the fabric of creation. Civilisation is the history of experiments that worked. If experimentation is a vital part of being human, should it not be part of church as well? Many fresh expressions start as experiments, and we pray that they will continue to be filled with the Spirit of creativity.”
Starting and developing a Fresh Expression is a creative process. Practitioners may have an idea of what they want to do and how, but it’s only when they take the leap of faith and try something that God begins to reveal the next steps and it’s often surprising where they lead. Most practitioners will say that the Fresh Expression they are a part of now, doesn’t look like the initial idea they started with, which is what makes Fresh Expressions so unique. Whilst one fx might be inspired by another, it will begin to form its own identity as the context and those who connect with it help shape it.
Fresh Expressions is a movement centred around storytelling and we hope some of the stories below encourage and inspire you on your own fx journey. If you have a story of your own Fresh Expression; whether it’s one you started or one you’ve joined then do get in touch as we’d love to hear your story and share it with the movement.
Sorted began life in 2003 in North Bradford with the simple aim of getting alongside young people, building relationships and empowering them …
“Like Songs of Praise meets Stephen King” Peter Laws, founder of Creepy Cove Our Spooky Church I preach a sermon at a …
Hear Sue Butler share the story of Thirst; a Fresh Expression of church started over 10 years ago, by a group of …
Hear the story of Revs Limiter; an online community of over 7,000 members, started by pioneer & car enthusiast Adam Gompertz during lockdown.
57 West is a Fresh Expression of church for rough sleepers in Southend-on-Sea. Listen to Dan’s story of how they took an …
Threshold is a vibrant rural church made up of lots of different groups and communities across Lincolnshire. We gather at various times …
Ebbsfleet Garden City is a new town being built in North Kent. Around 15000 new homes, alongside the existing communities will form …
The Fountain of Life is a missionary congregation of the Church of England: a network church with a call and vision to …
Share your Story
We love hearing about where the Spirit is moving and what people are doing. You might not think what you’re doing fits the mould but we want to hear about all the creative, out-of-the-box, and exciting things you’re all doing so get in touch!
