More people engaging with church but not through traditional services
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Growing Good: Growth, Social Action and Discipleship in the Church of England
Social action can lead to congregations growing numerically and spiritually. This report, focused on the Church of England, explores how. (2020)
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Hannah Rich introduces the GRA:CE Project final report ‘Growing Good; Growth, Social Action and Discipleship in the Church of England’. 09/11/2020
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Growing Good: the people behind the numbers
We conducted 350 interviews in over 60 parish communities across England. Here are some of the stories we heard. 09/11/2020
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The GRA:CE Project launch
Theos and CUF launch a report on the relationship between church growth, social action and discipleship in the Church of England
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Marcus Rashford, holiday hunger and the political power of stories
Hannah Rich comments on the success of Marcus Rashford’s campaign. 17/06/2020
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The sadness of social distancing: the impact of lockdown on food banks
Hannah Rich reminds us that much of the church’s social action is not just about meeting material needs, but social needs too. 30/04/2020
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The art of doing nothing: worship and withdrawal in an age of pandemic
Hannah Rich considers why withdrawing in response to coronavirus feels so unnatural to religious groups. 17/03/2020
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Why the world misses Rich Mullins
23 years since Mullins’ death, Hannah Rich suggests his lyrics are still deeply relevant for us today. 17/01/2020
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Power of prayer
Hannah Rich responds in this letter to ‘The duel: is praying a waste of time?’ November 2019.
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