Latest news from the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board
Football ministry programme kicks off as England heads for World Cup knockouts
01/07/2026
Free football clubs for children will be launched in churches as part of a new outreach programme, in plans unveiled today as England heads for World Cup knockouts.
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Estates churches, mission in coastal city and evangelism course boosted with new investment
30/06/2026
New funding will strengthen churches serving estates, support mission in Southend, and expand a course to help Christians share their faith with others.
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Stoke church to reopen for worship following national church investment
23/06/2026
A church in Stoke-on-Trent is set to reopen for worship following strategic investment from the national church.
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Strategic investment making a ‘significant difference’ to ministry and mission in parishes
29/04/2026
National funding for mission is making a ‘significant difference’ in churches across the country, including urban and rural parishes and those in areas of deprivation, according to a new report published today.
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School assembly songs to inspire new worshipping communities for children
14/04/2026
A major new programme will see the launch of worshipping communities for children and families, based on songs that are already popular in school assemblies.
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Parishes in Diocese of Leeds to see £7m investment to reopen churches and recruit new leaders
16/03/2026
Parishes across the Diocese of Leeds will be supported in church growth, leadership development and work with children and young people through new funding.
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Estate church in Leeds welcomes local community to faith by launching social action hub
16/03/2026
An estate church in one of the most deprived areas in the country has increased its congregation after receiving national funding to lead mission work in its neighbourhood.
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Church choirs receive £400,000 boost for programme to increase participation by children
14/02/2026
More than 200 church choirs for children and young people to be renewed or created as part of programme
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More than 800 churches to benefit from £600,000 investment to welcome children with additional needs
05/02/2026
More than 800 churches will receive support to welcome children and young people with additional needs to their worship services through a new programme announced today.
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Mission plans in some of the country’s most deprived parishes receive over £22m investment across three dioceses
19/01/2026
Three Church of England dioceses are receiving over £22 million to support parishes in some of the country’s most deprived areas, with programmes focused on revitalising churches, nurturing young disciples, and equipping leaders for mission.
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