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title: Working with what we have
date: 2026-09-02T11:00:00+01:00
author: Polly Taylor
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# Working with what we have

When volunteers are few and resources are tight, creative ideas emerge for bringing people together.

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- Story
- 02 Sept 2026
 
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          ![A vicar sat in a church with pews in the background](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_1008x567_crop_center-center_82_none/Goathurst.00_01_34_09.Still005.jpg?v=1790854839)  

 

 

 

The Church of St Edward, King and Martyr stands at the centre of the small rural village of Goathurst in Somerset. Their vision is for the church to be at the heart of building a stronger community through hospitality, connection and service. Despite change and challenge, they are committed to identifying and working with the gifts and resources they have.

 

 

  

 

 

 

### Free discussion guide for church groups

 

 

- Explore the themes and ideas from this film with our discussion guide for small groups.
- Reflect on what the bible has to teach us about turning scarcity into abundance.
- Discuss what assets, gifts and skills already exist in your group, congregation and community, and what might you have overlooked because it seems insignificant or too challenging?

 

 

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 GG Film Discussion Guide Goathurst  PDF 120 KB  

 ](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/documents/GG_Film_Discussion_Guide_Goathurst.pdf?v=1790591894) 

 

 

 

## More resources

 

          ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/SDP6363-1124.jpg?v=1786699798) ### [Growing Good](https://cuf.org.uk/resources/courses-for-churches/growing-good-course)

A free, practical course helping churches deepen their understanding of their local community, grow in discipleship, and turn faith into meaningful action.

 

 

          ![](https://cuf.org.uk/assets/images/_528x297_crop_center-center_82_none/WJ-CUF-240626-63.jpg?v=1787219567) ### [Asset Based Community Development](https://cuf.org.uk/resources/delivering-projects/abcd-guide)

Find out more about an asset based approach to community development.