Changing stories
'Changing stories' is a series showing the impact of faith across the Church of England in the lives of individuals and communities in their everyday lives, in a variety of places and contexts, in new churches and worshipping communities and in ones that have existed for centuries.
‘The words came alive’ – the play that changed Richard’s life forever
02/07/2021
Richard Sandland, is being ordained Deacon in Worcester Cathedral on 4 July and will serve in the parish of Bromsgrove, ten years after watching an extraordinary play – that would change his life.
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‘Initially I ran in the opposite direction’ – a 30-year journey to ordination.
25/06/2021
Heath Monaghan first felt God calling him to be ordained when he was 13. More than three decades later, he expects to be tearful during the ordination service.
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‘There and then on the doorstep we said a prayer together. That was when I became a Christian’
16/06/2021
A Christian shares her journey to faith.
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Why hundreds of people are joining the ‘Spiritual Gym’
15/06/2021
Once a week, at 7.40am, children on their way to school, office workers and all kinds of local people attend the Spiritual Gym at Marylebone Church in London.
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‘When you experience the power of the sea and storms at night it makes you open to something beyond’ – former captain charts new course training for ministry
28/05/2021
Lee Higson recently left his 22-year career at sea to train as an Ordinand with the Diocese of Manchester.
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‘It was ridiculous!’ How vicar’s TikTok meant for seven teenagers reached 1.7 million
10/05/2021
What began as an amusing way to keep up with seven teenagers in her congregation is now serious outreach for Revd Anne Beverley.
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‘It made me believe in myself’ – seed of hope planted five decades ago bears fruit today
06/05/2021
A youth project that has provided support in one of the country’s most deprived areas during the pandemic has marked almost five decades of success.
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More to life than work
29/04/2021
Chris has two callings: a vet during the week, he is also training for ministry
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The next invitation
22/04/2021
Growing Younger is the Diocese of Birmingham’s initiative to support parishes in their shared commitment to develop a spiritually-enriching children’s and youth ministry in every parish and church school.
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