The Centre for Theology and Community
Resources for churches in urban areas and low-income estates to help with community organising
THE CENTRE FOR THEOLOGY & COMMUNITY equips lay and ordained leaders to explore community organising as an approach to mission. This page introduces its approach and resources.
Missional challenge
There are large numbers of churches in urban, low-income areas with declining attendance.
Missional opportunity
How can we support inner-city churches caught in a cycle of declining engagement (especially among children, young people and families) and leadership through community organising?
Resource
Resources are available for lay and ordained leaders to apply community organising practices in their mission planning.
Impact
A pilot project with six parishes saw 211 new worshippers join churches. 40% of these were under 18. Average Weekly Attendance rose by 106, and parish share payments grew by £20,000 per year.
First steps
Churches interested and can learning more can explore the Organising for Growth report and contact CTC via their website:
