Study guides
We are called to be more Christ-like for the sake of God’s world. Four study guides are available for individuals and small groups to explore what this means for our Church, and for each of us.
Four study guides to explore what it means to become more Christ-like.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
2 July: substantial new and revised guidance has been circulated today. Essential reading for clergy, wardens and church officers. Read the latest updates here.
Emerging from C-19
The journey of recovery will be slower than our journey into lockdown. Part of being a contemplative church will be to reflect carefully on lessons learned. Find out how.
Church at home
Thousands of people are joining our church at home services and thousands more are involved with their local church online. Find out how to join us.
Mass collaboration
Churches are sharing their stories of hope in our uncertain times. What is your church doing, and what are your top tips for others?
Our common vision
We are called to become a more Christ-like Church for the sake of God’s world. The brand-new common vision section of our website has all you need to get started.
Disciples Together
It’s time for the Church to re-engage with children, young people and families. A new report explores how we can embrace change for the benefit of God’s work in the world.
A new neighbourhood centre for Woodley
Builders are getting ready to start laying the foundations of a Neighbourhood Centre at Emmanuel Church, Woodley, Reading.
Lighthouse goes online for a lockdown holiday club
Because of the Coronavirus, we’re not able to meet all together for church holiday clubs this summer – and one...
‘Five cultural shifts’ needed for children, young people and families ministry
It’s time for the Church to re-engage with children, young people and families says a new report published by the...
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Please Pray For
- Prayer for: 3rd July 2020Caversham Thameside and Mapledurham: Mike Smith, Andrew Storch, Anthony Wisdom, Anna Clarke, Rachel Ross Smith, Penny Cuthbert, Judith Ryder, Philip Blackburn. For our three churches as we emerge from lockdown and re-establish services in our church buildings; that we might take the best of our online worship and pastoral contacts with new people and welcome […]
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