A Passion for Life

Published on: 24 February 2022

As we go to press, this initiative is gaining momentum with 10 churches from Gorleston to Dereham and counting, preparing a month of mission in the build up to Easter.

This is all part of a UK-wide mission helping churches proclaim the good news of Jesus in our communities. The meaning of the phrase “Enjoying engagement for life” is being promoted through small, everyday connections as well as larger events, such as talks with guest speakers. On Holy Saturday a Passion Play will take place, organised by Celebrate Norfolk with local churches and the Saltmine Theatre company.

Coordinator John Drake said, “We need to grow churches from the base up through ordinary contacts, not relying solely on professional pulpit sermons on a Sunday. Our everyday groups are many times larger than church on Sunday; we can set out to mix and engage naturally in non-Christian circles.”

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