‘Christening’ or ‘baptism’? Why language matters
Learn about how language can create an unnecessary barrier with families, and how that can be avoided.
An everyday Kingdom
What kind of disciples fit Jesus’ vision of the Kingdom? Dr Paula Gooder explores the question using three well-known parables.
Bereavement care after stillbirth or infant death
Some helpful, caring suggestions from someone who has suffered a stillbirth and miscarriage.
Connecting with families through thanksgiving services
Learn why families might choose to have a thanksgiving service for their child and the opportunities this presents.
Everyday Faith connections: A church around you
Notice boards, prayers and social media are connecting people to being church from Monday to Saturday as well as Sunday.
Learnings from the Sport and Wellbeing Project
Discover some of the learnings and projects that emerged from the Church of England’s Sport & Wellbeing Project.
Promoting community spaces in our churches
Churches aim to bless communities through welcoming, unpressured communal spaces for all.
Stepping into the unknown – the view from the church threshold
A challenging reflection on how it feels to walk into a church if you seldom, or never attend – and how churches can help.
Supporting the involuntarily childless
A support group for involuntarily childless women offers suggestions for churches on how they can be supportive.
The huge missional value of keeping touch with Life Events contacts
Learn about the value of ‘follow-up’ and how it helps with Church growth.
The journey to becoming a church of missionary disciples
How your church can support people to live out our faith in everyday life? Discover Everyday Church here.
The missional importance of supporting godparents
Acknowledging, supporting and applauding the godparent role supports faith journeys. Here’s how.
The privilege of wedding ministry
A personal reflection on the ministry of weddings, from the Church of England’s former Head of Life Events.
The transformative impact of Missional Youth Church Network (MYCN)
MYCN transforms lives through worship, support, and innovation—helping young people feel seen, heard, and deeply valued.
The warmth of our welcome matters at life’s big moments
Insight into why a warm welcome is an effective mission tool in Life Events ministry – and what it looks like.
We do good funerals
A priest and funeral celebrant reflects on why we can be confident about the Church’s offer to grieving families.
