Join us for two webinars exploring the ‘Young Adult Journeys of Faith’ report

The Young Adults Report draws on the experiences of young adults across England to explore the factors that shape journeys to faith and ongoing discipleship. Together, these two webinars will explore the report’s findings and consider what they mean for mission, ministry and church life.

What the young adults report means for mission

30 September 2026, 6.30pm – 8pm, online webinar

This webinar will unpack some of the report’s key findings. Through a panel discussion and audience Q&A, we will reflect on how the Church can respond to the insights emerging from the research and better support young adults in their faith journeys. 

Young adult journeys to faith: Implications for church life

14 October 2026, 6.30pm – 8pm, online webinar

Designed specifically for clergy and church leaders, this webinar will move beyond the findings themselves to focus on what they mean for local churches. Together, we will explore how changing cultural realities are reshaping the contexts in which young adults encounter faith, and consider how churches can adapt their ministry in response.

National Rural Mission conference

19-20 October 2026, Yarnfield Park, Stone

Have you secured your booking yet for this 24-hour national gathering? This event will bring together rural mission practitioners to share wisdom and encouragement. You will hear from researchers in regional mission strategy and be inspired to pray and praise as we discover what God is doing in small settlements and areas of low population.

Multiply: Two events equipping the Church to reach new people

Multiply Pioneer Mission

17 October 2026, St Barnabas, Kensington, London

This is an invitation to gather with others called to pioneer new worshipping communities in creative ways. Come and celebrate stories of hope, explore theology that sustains, and share practical wisdom for mission at the edges. Together, we will look with hope to what God is doing on the margins, encourage those already stepping out in faith, and take up the call to reach new people in new and renewed ways with the love of Christ.

Multiply: Midlands

10 November 2026, Gas Street Central, Birmingham

Multiply: Midlands is for every church that longs to reach new people, in new and renewed ways, with the good news of Jesus Christ. We’ll gather leaders and teams to share wisdom across traditions and contexts, exploring how to grow a truly mixed ecology of church across the Midlands. Together we’ll hear stories of renewal and multiplication emerging from local settings.

Whether you’re exploring starting something or are an experienced church planter, join local leaders and teams at Multiply: Midlands for a day of wisdom on church planting and multiplication shared across traditions, contexts and models.

Three events for children and family ministry

National Grandparenting Conference

3 October 2026, Milton Keynes

Join the National Conference for Christian Grandparents, featuring guest speakers from Parenting for Faith, Children Can, Hand in Hand and Scripture Union. Aimed at encouraging and equipping older people to nurture the faith of the younger generation.

Parenting as a Church Leader Day

15 October 2026, Online

A one-day course for church leaders and their spouses, exploring how to help your family thrive while balancing the demands of ministry and parenting. Includes teaching from Rachel Turner, discussion and practical reflection.

The Forge Gathering 2026

10-12 November 2026, Cloverley Hall, Shropshire

The Forge Gathering from Parenting for Faith is a unique residential retreat for church leaders and children’s, youth and family leaders who want to help children and teenagers grow a deep, lasting faith. Across worship, teaching, encouragement and practical support, The Forge creates space to reflect, learn from others and be refreshed alongside people who truly understand the joys and challenges of ministry.

Book your place for these events using the link below:

Advent and Christmas webinars

For those of you who like to get ahead, Digital Labs has three Advent and Christmas webinars coming up, packed with practical tools, resources and ideas.

The Christmas Digital Planner 2026

1 October 1, 12pm, online

Discover a free digital tool to help plan your church’s content and make the most of Advent and Christmas.

Digital Giving this Advent and Christmas

5 October, 12pm, online

Explore the 2026 Advent theme, ‘The Gift of Christmas’, discover resources for your church, and pick up social media and Canva tips.

Ask us anything: Social media at Advent and Christmas

13 October, 12pm, online

Get ideas, inspiration and resources from the Church of England’s social media team, and bring any questions you have.

Book your place for these events using the link below:

Ministry Experience Scheme and Future Youth 

The 2026/27 MES started in September with 122 participants across 19 dioceses, the largest cohort ever in our 14th year. This includes 18 Future Youth participants which continues to grow as young adults explore a call to the important area of Children, Young People and Families ministry. 

Everyday Faith

In the coming weeks, Everyday Faith will be exploring the following themes:

Walking with Saint Francis by Brother John (28 September, ahead of the Feast Day of St Francis on 4 October)

Community by David Onabanjo, as part of Black History Month for which the theme this year is ‘Honouring our Communities’ (5 October)

When our hearts break by Alexandra Zhirnova (12 October)

Marking UN Day, Martha Jarvis (UN Rep for the Anglican Communion and Archbishop of Canterbury) reflects on the call to unity (19 October)

Church House Publishing

Hope for All Creation

Hope for All Creation is a landmark teaching document from the Faith and Order Commission, adopted by the House of Bishops, exploring a Christian understanding of the environmental crises facing the world and our call to care for creation.

Read the digital version, buy the illustrated book, or explore further reading and resources.

A Time for Creation (Second Edition)

Revised and expanded with new material for the Festival of Creation in Christ, A Time for Creation offers services, prayers and resources for worship and discipleship throughout the Church and Agricultural year.

Buy the new edition or read the full text at cofe.io/ATimeForCreation.

New from Paula Gooder: Women of the Gospels

Women of the Gospels: A journey in nine stories, the final volume in Paula Gooder’s Women of … trilogy, explores the lives of women Jesus encounters, with original paintings by Ally Barrett and reflection questions for individuals and groups.

Available now from Church House Publishing and good booksellers.

Browse these publications and other new titles from Church House Publishing below:

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Sunday is a moment that many in our country will mark this year by attending commemorative services. Hope Together have produced a beautiful resource to help people to pray, to think and to dwell on eternity and faith during these services and when they return home. These stunning cards come in packs of 10 and are ideal for to be given to all.