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Persecution then and now
Articles | 16.11.2025
Nick Page of Open Doors highlights the New Testament experience of persecution and the parallels with the persecuted church today.
Remember the goodness of God
Articles | 09.11.2025
Naomi Aidoo traces the call to remember the goodness of God that runs through every part of scripture.
All Saints and All Souls
Articles | 02.11.2025
A reflection by Julia Burton-Jones to mark All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
Looking to Advent – part 2
Articles | 26.10.2025
An extract from our 2025 Advent book, Donkey Roads and Camel Treks: A pilgrim’s guide for Advent, by Gemma Simmonds.
Prayers for displaced peoples
News | 17.06.2022
Prayers for displaced peoples, for Refugee Week and beyond.
Prayer
New course for older people’s ministry groups
News | 08.06.2022
Church groups can now access a brand new course to develop their skills in offering spiritual care to older people - the Spiritual Care Series from Anna Chaplaincy.
Anna Chaplaincy Older people's ministry Training
Prayer and personality: the 2022 Festival of Prayer
News | 25.05.2022
Explore how knowing yourself better can enrich your prayer life, in the company of inspiring speakers including Dr Gemma Simmonds CJ, at the tenth BRF/Diocese of Oxford Festival of Prayer, on 9 July.
Prayer
Unexpected blessings: read our latest news!
News | 19.05.2022
Healed relationships... families freed to discover God together... astonishing church growth... a whole family takes a step of faith... it's all in the latest issue of BRF News.
Prayers for the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
News | 06.05.2022
Give thanks for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee with specially written, thoughtful prayers by Martyn Payne.
Platinum Jubilee Prayer
Free creative jubilee resource for older people’s ministry
News | 06.05.2022
A specially written resource for older people of all abilities, celebrating the faith of Queen Elizabeth and marking her platinum jubilee.
Anna Chaplaincy Jubilee Messy Church Messy Vintage
Free jubilee resources for community celebrations
News | 06.05.2022
These easy-to-do, meaningful and fun ideas for all-age gatherings celebrate Queen Elizabeth's jubilee and her Christian faith. Together, they create a structured Messy Church session suitable for communities of all ages and backgrounds.
Intergenerational Jubilee Messy Church
Free resource for bereavement support
News | 03.05.2022
New-free-to-download bereavement support resource from Anna Chaplaincy with personal stories and helpful guidance for those experiencing or supporting others living with loss.
Anna Chaplaincy Bereavement Training
Join in at your leisure!
News | 07.04.2022
Enjoy our uplifting service of thanksgiving and celebration at a time that suits you. With Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, Christina Baxter, Canon Dr George Lings, the Oxford Gospel Choir, Debbie Thrower, Aike Kennett-Brown, Anna Hawken, Olivia Warburton and other members of the BRF community.
Centenary
Prayers and reflections for Holy Week
News | 07.04.2022
Walk towards Easter in the presence of Jesus through these special prayers and short video reflections.
Easter Holy week Prayer