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WELCOME
Welcome to our latest Pioneering & Fresh Expressions newsletter with news, events, training opportunities and meet-ups.
We are especially excited about the Mixed ecology Conference that we are hosting in Southwark. Do read all about it and come and join us on Saturday 25 November. We are pleased that Bishop Christopher is introducing the conference.
Other news in this newsletter: Pioneer Gatherings in Southwark (including a garden party), Estates Lay Pioneers, training opportunities and stories of pioneering.
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25 Nov TOWARDS A MIXED ECOLOGY OF CHURCH
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A day for anyone interested in or involved in pioneering, fresh expressions, or any new worshipping community. Everyone is welcome, whether you are just curious, starting out or have years of experience.
You are invited to join us to learn from other people’s stories and share your own helping us learn together.
We have planned a series of seminars led by practitioners who’ll be sharing their stories of how they’ve engaged with God’s mission through a mixed ecology journey and the lessons they’ve learned.
We are holding it at Christ Church, Blackfriars on Sunday 25 November from 10am - 4pm. The ticket price is £15 per person and includes refreshments and lunch.
Booking and Full Details.
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17 July BISHOP'S HOUSE GARDEN PARTY
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We are delighted that Bishop Christopher has agreed to host our July Pioneer Gathering at his house. Pioneering and Fresh Expressions are a core part of the strategy of the Diocese and Bishop Christopher very much wants to thank you in person for all you are seeking to do to make this a reality. Whether you have been to others of our pioneer gatherings or not do please join us for this special time together. Book via Eventbrite by the Friday 30th June. Full details.
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With the appointment of Gary Jenkins as Dean of Estates Ministry and the Strategic Development Fund bid we are looking to launch our Estates Lay Pioneer stream. We are having a meeting on the 17th of October, from 12.30pm-2.30pm at Trinity House, please send an email to pioneering@southwark.anglican.org if you would like to attend. Meanwhile do read Gary’s blog post on it.
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We have a special focus this autumn in our gatherings on Estates Ministry. Southwark has the second highest number of Estates parishes in the country.
Do let us know if you would like to be on the Pioneer Gathering mailing list.
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• Monday 17 July, 6pm-8pm: In person, Summer Gathering at Bishop's House.
• Thursday 21 September, 12pm-2pm: St Paul’s Church, Roundshaw
Springfield church, which shares the church building on Roundshaw, is making a significant impact in the Roundshaw Estate. The new Minister, David Atkinson, shares some of the work that they have been pioneering there. Come and see what they are up to. Please book to allow us confirm catering numbers.
• Thursday 16 November, 11:15am-12:45pm: Online
Heather Black is leading the Mustard Seed Project in York Diocese based in their most deprived communities. It aims to raise missional leaders from these communities to reach their communities. They are already seeing fruit from this approach. Southwark Diocese learnt a lot from them in crafting our bid for resources from the Church Commissioners to launch our Estates Lay Pioneer pathway. If you would like to come and hear what she has to say, please send an email to pioneering@southwark.anglican.org.
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Pioneer and Fresh Expressions Training
Wednesday 28 June: Evangelism for Pioneers - Intro to Spiritual Friendship
Three sessions to help pioneers and those involved in fresh expressions explore how to go about evangelism today in the style of Jesus; as spiritual friends to those around us evangelism that flows like a dance. Full details.
Wednesday 5 July: Introduction to Using Godsend to start and grow a fresh expression
Three sessions to help you use Godsend, a practical toolkit to help you form new Christian communities such as fresh expressions, with people who were not previously attending church. Full details.
Wednesday 20 September: Pioneering Spirituality
Pioneering requires as spirituality that will fuel a life that is lived beyond the borders of church and seeps not the cracks of society. In this session we will explore how to deepen inner and outer pioneer practice and to sustain a life of pioneer mission. Full Details.
Tues 3 & Weds 18 October: Exploring Lay Pioneering
Are you, or someone you know, interested in learning about becoming a Pioneer in Southwark Diocese? We have an introductory session that explores the roles of Lay Pioneers. There is no need to have any previous experience or even be sure that this is for you! Full details.
Wednesday 8, 15, 19 November: Introduction to Using Godsend to start and grow a fresh expression
Godsend is a practical toolkit to help you form new Christian communities such as fresh expressions, with people who were not previously attending church. Now available as a book by Michael Moynagh and through a dedicated website; this easy to use approach can help anyone bring discipleship, mission and church together in their everyday lives. Full details.
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Mustard Seeds in Lingfield
In Lingfield and many other of our churches we are seeing ever more natural pioneers start new things in response to what they sense God is calling them to, whether they’ve previous experience or none at all. Mustard seeds like Messy Vintage, Ecstatic Church or fresh expressions amongst young people are taking root and growing. We wrote a recent blog post that tells you more about how this is happening in Lingfield and Dormansland.
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We recently gathered stories of pioneering and fresh expressions from around the country with the help of friends from a number of dioceses that we were planning a national conference with. “Our Stories” is the booklet that emerged as a result. Download and read more about the 14 inspirational stories on our blog post.
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