St Mary’s Workington
St Mary’s is an Anglican parish located on a large housing estate in Workington, Cumbria. The estate experiences long-term social and economic deprivation, with high levels of isolation, poor health…
From Convent to Countryside: Reimagining Christian Community
A Fresh Expression Rooted in Rural Norfolk Tucked between Norfolk and Suffolk in the Waveney Valley, a fresh expression is quietly growing—one shaped not by a building, but by ancient…
✂️ Safe Space as Sacred Space: Inside the Rev7 Community
Rev7 is a Christian community in Plymouth that looks nothing like a traditional church — and that’s entirely the point. It’s a high-end hair salon offering more than style and…
Sacred Grounds: Coffee, Community, and a Different Kind of Faith
Where hospitality meets faith in the heart of London In the bustling heart of Soho, a different kind of Christian community is taking root. Sacred Grounds is a café, yes…
Rediscovering Ancient Rhythms in a Modern World
Oli Preston is no stranger to the tension between tradition and innovation. As the Rector of the United Benefice of Haworth and Cross Roads, he serves historic congregations while seeking…
Faith Where You Are: Building Community in New Housing Areas
This post is inspired by a conversation with Fiona Barber on The Mission Shaped Podcast. Fiona is pioneering a Christian community in a new housing development in Derby, where 4,500…
Asylum: A Christian Community for the Alternative Scene
Asylum Fellowship is a Christian community in the heart of London’s alternative scene. Among punks, metalheads, and skeptics, Asylum creates space for open conversations about faith in an environment where…
Cultivating Faith and Community at Hazelnut Community Farm
John White’s vision for Hazelnut Community Farm is deeply rooted—both in the soil and in a fresh expression of church. What began as a seed of an idea has grown…
FCB Wrestling
Linda Maslen leads Wrestling Church, an unconventional Christian community that bridges faith and local wrestling culture in Bradford, UK. Unlike traditional church services, Wrestling Church offers a dynamic, relatable environment…
Faversham Salvation Army
Beth Munn, along with her husband John, leads the Faversham Salvation Army, a community committed to the Fresh Expressions approach to new faith communities. Beth has been part of the…