This transformative day of resourcing and exploration offers a unique opportunity to discover practical tools and fresh perspectives to invigorate your parishes’ mission and ministry in both rural and urban contexts. Through workshops, theological insights, and moments of worship, we aim to equip your church to flourish in compassion, creativity, and community engagement.
As Sam Wells writes in Living God’s Future Now, “We are called to live as if God’s future has already arrived, nurturing the signs of that future in the present and sharing them with the world.”
This day of inspiration and renewal will include…
Theological Input from Sam Wells, vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London and David Williams, Bishop of Truro. Grounding the day in rich theological reflection.
HeartEdge : Practical workshops exploring the 4 Cs (Compassion, Commerce, Culture, and Congregation) for creating flourishing churches. . When scarcity could so easily dictate our thinking, instead we shift to an abundance mindset, and a belief that God provides more than we need.
Great Sacred Music : Great Sacred Music is a 35-minute sequence of words and music which explores through song and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage. It is a model that can be replicated and it has successfully engaged a wide spectrum of attendees.
Growing The Gospel Together offers resources for worship including a weekly reflection linked to the lectionary readings and a set of open questions for small groups to explore the scripture passages.
Other Workshops will include
- Preaching in challenging times
- Developing community for children and families
- Parish Nursing
- Commerce and Churches
Cost
The fee for the March 4th day will be £25 to include lunch and refreshments. A second person attending from the same parish will only be charged £10. But we don’t want this charge to be a barrier to people’s participation. Please contact us at heartedge@smitf.org if you need help with this cost’.
On March 3rd at the same venue there is a conference on Faith and Health.
Book tickets https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/MzQ5NC03/t
More information: Courageous Churches conference | Bodmin Way
Post expires on March 4th, 2026