Here are resources either produced by Fresh expressions, or by others relating to Fresh Expressions. Fresh Expressions is a Church of England and Methodist Church initiviitve to resource mission through encouraging new and different expressions of church life. Find out more about about Fresh Expressons here.
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A DVD featuring stories of fresh expressions in the sacramental tradition alongside a keynote address by the Archbishop of Canterbury from 2008's national day of pilgrimage to Coventry Cathedral.
Sanctus features seven stories from Visions (York), Moot (London), Critical Mass (Peterborough), Glorious (London), Contemplative Fire (Nationwide), feig (Gloucester) and Blessed (Gosport). It also features a sermon preached by the Archbishop of Canterbury in Coventry Cathedral on 8th December 2008 discussing fresh expressions of church in the sacramental tradition.
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"See for yourself exciting ways in which worship can be real and total; something not just thought about, but seen, and head, and touched and smelt - an experience that envelops all our senses."
Very Revd Richard Giles, Liturgical Consultant
"This DVD is a great spur to energy and confidence as we make new inroads into networks and communities with the message of fullness of life in Christ through the sacraments and a generous catholic approach to contextual mission and evangelism."
Rt Revd Stephen Conway, Bishop of Ramsbury
"The stories contained in this DVD should encourage and inspire all of us in parish and community ministry to discern the Spirit's movement in our own place, and to look for the new ways in which we can tell the story of Jesus to this generation."
Revd Jonathan Clark, Chair of Affirming Catholicism
"If you thought fresh expressions of church where only for evangelicals, then watch Archbishop Rowan's sermon and think again."
Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Reading
Subtitles: English
Audio: English
Running time: 50 mins approx.
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On the edge – a DVD and booklet featuring 14 ordained pioneer ministers, who tell their stories passionately and honestly. Read their emails and blogs and see them in action, as they talk about their experience of starting church from scratch. A host of church leaders say why they are passionate about this new form of ministry and mission, including Rowan Williams, Mike Pilavachi, Amy Orr-Ewing and Steven Croft. The DVD has chapters on pioneering, selection, training and deployment and is designed to be watched individually or in small groups.
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Every pioneer minister comes from a local church. So every PCC and Deanery meeting should watch this DVD, so that they can identify and encourage the pioneers God has given them.
Paul Bayes
National Mission and Evangelism Adviser
This is an excellent and inspiring introduction to ordained pioneer ministry - clearly showing how the Church of England is adapting to the needs of modern society.
Michael Wakelin
Head of BBC Religion and Ethics
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Moving on in Mission shaped Church |
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Moving on in a mission-shaped church is a 16-page booklet that will help you to practically apply the concepts of Mission-shaped Church in your local context. Ideal for PCCs, house groups and deanery synods, it outlines how you can creatively respond to the challenges your church or diocese face and suggests ways of moving forward in fresh directions.
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Starting a fresh expression |
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(Pack of 5) | Thinking of starting a fresh expression of church? Need some wisdom and guidance? This booklet (available as a pack of five) sets you off in the right direction. All over the country Christians are stepping out in faith and beginning to start new forms of church that meet the needs of our changing culture. This simple and readable guide draws together some of the lessons learnt so far and enables churches to think through and discuss the various issues involved. This training resource can be used on its own or in conjunction with the companion DVD - Expressions - The DVD 1: Stories of church for a changing culture. |
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(Pack of 5) | Keen to start a fresh expression? Before leaping into action this booklet encourages churches to develop the tools to 'listen for mission'. This booklet is designed to be used in teams and involves developing an attitude where you learn to 'multi-listen' to God, to society, to your community, to your church - so that you can find out what God is doing and know how best to join in. This short and accessible guide can be used with church councils, deanery synods, circuit meetings and house groups. Available in packs of 5. |
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(Pack of 5) | This leaflet is a simple guide to a vital new piece of Church of England legislation: the Bishops' Mission Order. Where fresh expressions of church involve collaboration between or across parish boundaries, a Bishops' Mission Order may be needed - so every PCC and deanery synod in the UK will need to get to grips with the content of this leaflet. |
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Encouraging fresh expressions of church |
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(pack of 5) | This 12 page booklet is ideal for clergy, PCCs, synod members and all in a position to promote and give permission for new ways of being church. It very helpfully takes a number of starting points from 'Our church hasn't heard of fresh expressions. Where should we begin?' to 'We're keen to encourage fresh expressions of church across a whole area. What should we do?' and in simple terms explains the next best steps. Drawing on the experience of leading the rapidly growing fresh expressions movement, Archbishops' missioner Steven Croft, explains why fresh expressions of church need to be part of our normal way of doing things. This is a very practical booklet and will move every reader on. |
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Expressions: the DVD 2: Changing church in every place |
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Fresh expressions are flourishing in all types of places... where you live, worship and work. All over the country Christians are beginning new initiatives to connect with those who are currently outside church.
Presented by Diane Louise Jordan, this DVD focuses on four specific areas where fresh expressions of church are breaking new ground. Each film looks at fresh expressions with a distinct focus: work and leisure, rural, sacramental and youth.
Also on the DVD, there are six discussion starters. These feature experienced contributors, who will help you and your team unpack your thinking about contemporary mission and fresh expressions of church.
Click here to view the trailer [WMV 2.6MB]
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