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Advent & Christmas resources

These resources are designed for you to be able to use them both online and in person to make the most of Advent and Christmas. Please keep checking back as more resources will be added as we approach December.

Black History Month

Books, videos, and more to challenge and support churches investigating black history and what it means for their community going forward. We will be adding to this list during October, so be sure to check back regularly!

Collective worship in schools

Collective Worship is an affirmation and celebration of each school's distinctive Christian vision and ethos. Here are a few resources to support you in delivering Collective Worship.

Connecting with Schools

We have brought together some practical examples of good practice and ideas for ways that the members of the church and school community can share in and contribute to each other’s work and role.

Creationtide

Explore this great mix of national and local resources for worship and prayer during Creationtide.

Digital Church

Find the right way for your church to go digital.

Faith at Home with Kids & Youth

Resources to encourage and enable conversations about faith with your children at home.

Mapping the Gospels

A unique way to explore the Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John through sets of Bible study 'maps'; perfect for small groups or individual reflection.

Mapping the Seasons

Explore the Trinity, Remembrance and Advent themes through reflection, art, poetry and music

Transformed by Christ: Pastoral

Download these specially designed resources for your church community to engage with the second year of the Diocesan Vision: Transformed by Christ: Prayerful, Pastoral, Prophetic

Transformed by Christ: Prayerful

Download these specially designed resources for your church community to engage with the first year of the Diocesan Vision: Transformed by Christ: Prayerful, Pastoral, Prophetic

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