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2 Corinthians 5:17
“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being”
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Hi Guest,
Things are brightening up! Our small team consists of some very enthusastic gardeners, so the longer, lighter days are bringing the opportunity to rush out to the garden centre and spend some much needed time outdoors. With everything starting to come back to life outside, it feels fitting that Easter is nearly upon us.
We know many of you will be preparing to celebrate the Easter story. As we reflect on the renewal Christ brings through His resurrection, we’re also inspired by the revitalisation taking place within our parishes. This edition highlights ‘Learnings from revitalisations‘, which focusses on four pieces of work in this area, including a video series focussed on a funded project in the Diocese of Blackburn, entitled ‘Lighting Up New Generations’.
This edition also includes:
- Thy Kingdom Come resources and webinar recording
- Launching 200 new choirs: ‘The Choir Project’ with Royal School of Church Music
- Neurodiversity webinar
Keep scrolling down to see upcoming webinars, events and other key resources you will find useful. We hope you love our new look newsletter as much as we do. Don’t forget to let us have any feedback and suggestions for upcoming editions.
Wishing you a joy-filled Easter,
Sherri
Church Support Hub team
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Learnings from revitalisations
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This update is the first in a series sharing what we are learning as we work towards the Church of England’s Vision and Strategy. This useful page includes four pieces of work exploring revitalisations.
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Revitalising churches in Blackpool and Blackburn
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A Strategic Development Funding programme to transform churches with a strong focus on engaging young people. In this video series, the church leaders from the programme share what they’ve learnt.
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Thy Kingdom Come – 14th-24th May
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Thy Kingdom Come is happening from 14th-24th May. The theme for this year is ‘God with Us’, and includes all new resources like this year’s Novena written by Archbishop Sarah Mullally, Prayer Journal written by Revd Canon Chris Russell, 11 new films from a range of ecumenical contributors and resources for children and young people. To find out more about these resources, watch the launch video.
Information on how to preorder the TKC 2026 resources is also available on this page.
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Launching 200 new choirs: ‘The Choir Project’ with Royal School of Church Music
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The Choir Project will launch more than 200 church choirs aimed at inspiring a new generation of children and young people to explore faith through singing choral music. They are to be launched as part of a £400,000 programme funded by the Church of England, and parishes can register their interest.
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*New* Neurodiversity and the Church webinar
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Neurodiversity and the church
Wednesday 15 April 2026, 12pm
This webinar for church leadership teams will explore the challenges faced by neurodivergent children, young people and adults, and their supporting families. It will detail some of the steps which parishes can relatively easily take to help those who are neurodivergent to participate fully in church life.
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*New* Digital Labs webinar
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Using Generative AI for your Church
Thursday 26 March 2026, 11am
Churches regularly ask us about AI, what the risks are, the ethical considerations and whether they should be using AI tools to help them with their content on social media, so we’re bringing this much-asked for webinar to Digital Labs to begin the conversation. If you’re wondering how could you use generative AI for your church and what the opportunities and risks are, this is your chance to find out more.
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Vocations Sunday
26 April 2026
Vocations Sunday falls on the fourth Sunday of Easter. Read more about this and other upcoming events from the National Vocations Team.
Multiply: North Tickets
23 June 2026, Leeds
Multiply: North is hosted by a new collaboration of Baptist, Anglican and ecumenical organisations, united by a vision to see healthy churches planted and multiplied across the north of England. Multiply: North is for every church that longs to reach new people, in new and renewed ways, with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Recognise 2026
6-12 July
RECOGNISE is returning this year and once again offers a fantastic opportunity to celebrate, thank, and acknowledge everyone involved in Children’s and Youth Ministry—both staff and volunteers. Churches can now sign up to pre order a FREE pack.
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National Rural Mission Conference
19-20 October 2026, Yarnfield Park, Stone
Join this 24-hour national gathering and connect with other rural mission practitioners to share wisdom and encouragement. Find mission agencies, partners and resources for local mission.
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The Alive Series
Alive is a film-based series designed to help churches invite their communities to explore the hope of the risen Jesus. Each session looks at encounters with the resurrected Christ — both in the pages of the Bible and in people’s lives today.
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New Good Practice Charter for churches with CYPF Ministers
The 30k Project have launched The Good Practice Charter – a practical, visionary guide to help churches support and nurture their CYPF Ministers. It provides a holistic framework for good employment practice and pastoral care.
It forms part of the wider Recruitment and Line Management guidance equipping churches to recruit well and ensure CYPF Ministers can thrive in their roles.
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