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Remembering the Forgotten Army
Articles | 10.08.2025
Today we remember the Forgotten Army: those who died and those still fighting or imprisoned in the Far East for three torturous months after Victory in Europe was declared on 8 May 1945.
Holidays and holy days – part 2
Articles | 03.08.2025
The second of Louise Davis’ reflections to get you into the holiday spirit.
Holidays and holy days – part 1
Articles | 27.07.2025
The first of two reflections by Louise Davis, to get you into the holiday spirit.
Nicaea 1700 – part 3
Articles | 20.07.2025
Marking the 1,700 years of the Nicene Creed, Stephen Rand offers a personal and thought-provoking essay from his own Baptist perspective.
Nicaea 1700 – part 2
Articles | 13.07.2025
Gordon Giles, theologian, musicologist and canon chancellor of Rochester Cathedral, reflects on the powerful relationships between music, prayer and belief.
Nicaea 1700 – part 1
Articles | 06.07.2025
Mike Royal, general secretary of Churches Together in England, marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed.
More than a prayer diary
News | 31.08.2021
Practical prayer points, beautifully written set prayers and a 'thought for the week' make it a joy to be part of the BRF community as you bring our ministries each week before God. Our Autumn 2021 prayer diary is available now.
Prayer
From cream teas to the cross: eucharistic living
News | 29.07.2021
The recent Holy Habits retreat, in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District, began with a cream tea and ended with Holy Communion. Holy Habits Pioneer Andrew Roberts reflects on the link between the two.
Andrew Roberts Holy Habits Retreat
‘Back to church’ – free resources and content
News | 28.07.2021
Ideas, suggestions, a free downloadable pack and more - for families and churches facing the transition to in-person services, from Parenting for Faith.
Free resources Parenting for Faith
Free online conference on older people’s ministry
News | 23.07.2021
The Anna Chaplaincy team in Cumbria invite anyone interested in this ministry to their 2021 Anna Chaplaincy and Dementia online conference on 18 September: Breathing in Hope: Working with Stories of Change. Booking essential.
Anna Chaplaincy Dementia Training
Got a minute?
News | 09.07.2021
You asked for a one-minute read of the Anna Chaplaincy Impact Report 2021 - so here it is.
Scientists in Congregations funds new Messy Church initiative
News | 08.07.2021
Thanks to a very generous grant by Scientists in Congregations, a new initiative is being launched to help Messy Church families meet God outdoors, love the natural world and be more eco-aware, for the good of the planet.
Messy Church
New archdeaconry role for Anna Chaplains in Kent
News | 08.07.2021
New leadership role strengthens Anna Chaplaincy's work in the Diocese of Rochester, with the appointment of six archdeaconry leads.
Anna Chaplaincy Diocese of Rochester
Time for a catch-up?
News | 29.06.2021
Catch up with all the latest happenings in the July 21 issue of BRF News.
BRF ministry reports
News | 23.06.2021
NCVO Evaluation of the Vine Programme comprising Parenting for Faith (BRF) and Kitchen Table Project (Care for the Family) – Short summary and full report both available. (December 2020) Voyage of Discovery: Deepening discipleship in Messy Churches and beyond – The Church of England Evangelism and Discipleship project, piloted in three dioceses (Bristol, Durham and […]
Support for church leaders who are parents
News | 01.06.2021
Scores of church leaders have found the Parenting as a Church Leader course from Parenting for Faith a real blessing - new date for June 2021.
Church leader parents Parenting for Faith