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Meet Mark Sheard, our new chair – part 1
Articles | 12.01.2025
We’re delighted to introduce our new chair, Mark Sheard, who joined us on 1 January.
Unexpected opportunities
Articles | 05.01.2025
Richard Fisher looks back at Bishop Colin's huge contribution to BRF Ministries and looks forward to the arrival of our new chair.
Christmas is wonderful
Articles | 22.12.2024
Isabelle Hamley, author of our 2024 Advent book Embracing Humanity, shares a special reflection for the Christmas season.
Reflections on Advent: actively waiting
Articles | 15.12.2024
Rachel Tranter, of Living Faith, wraps up the series of personal reflections on Advent from our ministry teams.
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.
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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.
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Free masterclasses prove a hit
News | 07.02.2021
Free training sessions on 'discipleship' and 'adapting to changing circumstances' are helping leaders nurture their Messy Church families. New dates announced for February 2021.
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Learning from the sower: coronavirus, church and you
Articles | 06.09.2020
Professor Leslie Francis returns to discuss some of the findings to the 'Coronavirus, church and you' survey...
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What shall we tell the children?
Articles | 14.06.2020
Professor Leslie Francis offers a lively, thought-provoking series of questions that confront us all in the wake of the coronavirus crisis...
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Arks of lockdown
Articles | 07.05.2020
Gordon Giles reflects on how prayer, patience and acts of kindness will help defuse lockdown tensions for as long as restrictions last.
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The added challenge of additional needs
Articles | 01.05.2020
When everyone is feeling stressed and challenged by the impact of lockdown and social distancing on what was, until recently, 'normal' life, it can be hard to see beyond our own needs and fears. But without doubt, some individuals and families are having a much tougher lockdown than others.
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Coping when all is loss
Articles | 19.04.2020
When someone you love dies, words, however kindly meant, are often not enough. Wise befrienders to those who have been bereaved know that just being there is what is most appreciated. Solidarity in silence can be the most precious gift a comforter can bring.
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Easter people in lockdown
Articles | 12.04.2020
Gordon Giles reflects on the very first Easter lockdown and what it says to us today.
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Our ministry continues
Articles | 04.04.2020
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, we are continuing to enable all ages to grow in faith
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