'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.

  1. People worshipping in a hall

    Involved leadership

    17/03/2021

    The Diocese of Manchester is receiving a Strategic Development Fund (SDF) grant for a project to grow sixteen new churches in six years through a network of small churches called the Antioch Network Manchester.

    3 min read
  2. Two women walking down a Victorian cobbled street and talking

    Lives of hope

    Urban Hope Church, part of Coventry's Acceler8 programme, offers faith, hope and love to those in need.

  3. Man holding a brown and white dog and smiling

    More to life than work

    29/04/2021

    Chris has two callings: a vet during the week, he is also training for ministry

    2 min read
  4. Two women sitting outside reading a book

    Personal discipleship plans

    06/03/2020

    Personal discipleship plans offer the opportunity to speak with a mentor to identify gifts, to discern what God is doing in individuals' lives, and to think about what individuals might be called to next

    4 min read
  5. Tent with lights and people with globes

    Resourcing rural churches

    17/03/2021

    Southwell and Nottingham’s diocesan vision for Growing Disciples Wider Younger Deeper includes The Potting Shed Church, started in 2017 as part of a Strategic Development Fund (SDF) grant.

    4 min read
  6. Girl with sunglasses sitting outside and smiling

    Sharing faith in lockdown

    02/11/2020

    Sophie has been sharing her faith online

    2 min read
  7. Social Media Officer displaying computer to show social media posts

    Standing room only

    31/05/2019

    Chelmsford Cathedral’s small investment in social media sees big returns.

    4 min read
  8. Woman with pink jumper standing outside an estate church

    Step out in faith

    Physical changes at St James Church have led to spiritual growth

  9. Young adults sitting on grass laughing with bible

    The impossible made possible

    10/05/2019

    Youth work at St Hugh's Northolt has transformed lives.

    3 min read
  10. Person standing on a pile of Lego

    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.

    4 min read

Source URL: https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/faith-action/changing-stories