Join us for our GRA:CE Launch!
At a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty, what is the future for the national church?
Written by: Amy Page on Oct 30, 2020. Category: GR:ACE
At a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty, what is the future for the national church?
Written by: Amy Page on Oct 30, 2020. Category: GR:ACE
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our usual ways of being the church have been challenged.
There are limits on our gathered worship and on our sacraments. But one thing that has not changed is the significance of the church in local communities. The church continues to love God and love neighbour through acts of service and by working towards social transformation and social justice. As churches across England work creatively and tirelessly to tackle needs and strengthen communities, our prayer is that God will be at work through our actions, making us more like Jesus and growing the church both spiritually and numerically.
The GRA:CE project brings together three years of rigorous research on the relationship between social action, discipleship, and church growth across England. At this critical time in our nation and in our church, the GRA:CE project offers important and in-depth insights to equip us for the next stage of the church's ministry.
Please join us on 10th November for the online launch of the research findings and recommendations, engage with expert panelists, and participate in this important conversation. You can sign up here.
Our expert panelists include Dr. Grace Davie (author of Religion in Britain since 1945: Believing without belonging), Rev Graham Hunter (vicar at St. John’s Hoxton), the Rt Revd Philip North (Bishop of Burnley), Hannah Rich (report author), and Fr Richard Springer (Rector at St George-in-the-East, Director of the Urban Leadership School, Dean of BAME Ministry for the Stepney Area).
The full report will also be available for download on our website on the 10th November.
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