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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.
Join us on the journey to Easter
News | 15.01.2021
You're invited to be part of our special online Lent group or, if you prefer, to use our video resources with your own home group.
Holy Habits Lent
Investing in people: Anna Chaplaincy news
News | 14.01.2021
With a focus on nurturing the network, BRF's Anna Chaplaincy team is developing its programme of online get-togethers and training sessions.
Anna Chaplaincy Training
Messy Church marches on!
News | 14.01.2021
With an exciting new Messy Church Goes Wild initiative, new training sessions, the first ever Messtival and a new BRF Messy Church coordinator, 2021 promises opportunity in armfuls for the worldwide Messy Church family.
Read all about it!
News | 26.12.2020
Brighten the winter days with an encouraging read about the ways we’re working to enable all ages to grow in faith.
Cumbria’s first Anna Chaplain
News | 22.12.2020
As the Anna Chaplaincy model for the spiritual care for older people gains in followers across the country, Cumbria commissions its first Anna Chaplain.
Lockdown office hours
News | 21.12.2020
During the current lockdown you'll still be able to contact us by phone (01865 319700) on weekdays from 9.30 am–1.30 pm and from 2.30 pm–4.30 pm.
Raising young leaders
News | 19.12.2020
If you thought Messy Church was all crafts and choruses, think again – we’re nurturing a new generation of disciples who make disciples!
Messy Church
Gift giving on a tight budget
News | 18.12.2020
How can you give great gifts when money’s tight? What do you do if your school has a culture that you don’t want your child to embrace? Parenting for Faith offer food for thought…
Parenting for Faith
Lessons from the Nativity for a time of pandemic
News | 12.12.2020
A government edict that turned turn life upside down isn't the only thing we've had in common with Mary and Joseph as they set off for Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago...
Christmas Parenting for Faith
An Advent A-Z
News | 11.12.2020
From Angels to Zechariah – enjoy and share this thoughtful Advent alphabet from Newcastle Diocese Anna Chaplain Joan Grenfell, for a reminder of the real reason for the season.
Advent Anna Chaplaincy Christmas