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Helpful reports and resources that aim to provide advice, guidance and recommendations for dioceses, parishes, PCC and clergy on rural mission and growth.
Church of England national funding for features such as improved broadband and pooled administrative support have given rural parishes a boost.
The Church of England has over 10,000 churches in rural areas and 40% of those who attend church go to rural churches. We are committed to supporting rural churches in their mission and helping them to grow.
The challenges of rural ministry are addressed in a new report aimed at releasing the energies of clergy and lay people for mission in the countryside.
We introduced the new benefice sites and features on AChurchNearYou.com in March this year. Learn how to use the benefice features to add and tag your Advent and Christmas services and events.
The Strategic Investment Board, on behalf of the Archbishops' Council, has awarded £10.5 million to eight dioceses to support major growth and change projects.
The Council for Christian Unity's new report on missional ecumenism in England
The Rural Affairs Group of General Synod is primarily a consultative group that works to support the mission and growth of the rural Church of England. It is chaired by the Rt Revd Richard Frith, Bishop of Hereford.
A £1.3 million award has been made to a Church of England diocese to help expand its work spreading the Christian faith to people with previously no contact with church in towns and rural communities.
Now is a great time to add your Lent and Easter services and events to your church or benefice site on AChurchNearYou.com.