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Treasures in Straw – part 1
Articles | 01.11.2026
Introducing our 2026 Advent book, Treasures in Straw, by Tanya Marlow.
BRF Ministries News November 2026
News | 01.11.2026
Welcome to BRF Ministries News for November 2026, which explores the grittier side of Christmas, inspired by our 2026 Advent book, Treasures in Straw, by Tanya Marlow.
Power and Privilege – part 2
Articles | 25.10.2026
Hannah Malcolm reflects on the example of the prophet Amos in our second extract from Power and Privilege.
Power and Privilege – part 1
Articles | 18.10.2026
The first of two extracts from our new title Power and Privilege, to be published on 23 October.
National Day of Reflection
News | 19.03.2021
On the anniversary of the first lockdown we pay tribute to all who have suffered through loss of life, of loved ones, of livelihoods and more through these very moving, personal stories.
Covid-19 Lockdown Pandemic
BBC marks lockdown anniversary with Debbie Thrower
News | 19.03.2021
Debbie Thrower, BRF's Anna Chaplaincy Pioneer, leads a special BBC service to mark the anniversary of the first lockdown. With the Archbishop of York, the Dean of Winchester and BRF's Chief Executive.
Anna Chaplaincy BBC Covid-19 Lockdown Pandemic
Join Bishop Steven Croft for The Big Read
News | 16.03.2021
Draw strength and hope from nine reflections from Isaiah in the company of others in The Big Read, supported by the author, Steven Croft.
Bishop Stephen Croft Comfortable Words Reflection The Big Read
New professional course for children’s, youth and family leaders
News | 09.03.2021
Church workers and volunteers can now access a continuing professional development course in Parenting for Faith, offered in partnership with Cliff College.
Cliff College Course Parenting for Faith Training
Discovering purpose after retirement
News | 27.02.2021
It's never too late to find your calling! We hear from three new Anna Chaplains and an 'old friend' of BRF following a new calling post retirement.
FREE daily reflections on Mark’s gospel
News | 25.02.2021
Go deeper with the Bible with our free three-week sampler of Steve Motyer's notes on Mark 9—11.
Coronavirus, church and you: new survey
News | 19.02.2021
You're invited to take part in a new survey which aims to find out how church leadership and members have coped with the pandemic and their thoughts about the future.
Local church Pandemic
New Easter and Everyday cards to support our work
News | 18.02.2021
Reach out to your friends and family through lockdown and beyond with our new, beautiful, high quality greetings cards for Easter and everyday - and raise much-needed funds for our work.
Fundraising Greetings cards
A praying community
News | 12.02.2021
Prayer is at the heart of all our work and ministry. But how does this work out in practice? Here are three recent examples.
Messy Church Parenting for Faith Prayer support
Share the love
News | 08.02.2021
How one Messy Church in Yorkshire is loving their community on Valentine’s Day… and brilliant tips for talking to children about romance and those not-so-romantic relationship stories in the Bible.
Love Messy Church Parenting for Faith Valentine's Day