POSTPONED

Sadly, we have had to postpone the conference until the autumn. We are contacting all those who have already booked to ensure that they know and are refunded. We hope to put out a revised date shortly and hope that you can join us then. Please do contact us if you would like more information or have any queries.

From the stories we found ourselves in, to the stories we need to tell 

At Christchurch Blackfriars, Carlisle Cathedral and Taunton Minster

Supported by the dioceses of Bath & Wells, Carlisle, Chichester, Southwark, St Albans, Truro and the National Anglican Pioneering and Fresh Expressions Advisors Network

A day for anyone involved in pioneering, fresh expressions or any new ecclesial community that’s emerging out of contextual mission across the Church of England; or those that are interested in finding out how. People of all denominations are 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, share your own and take part in shaping our shared stories of fresh expressions and pioneering across the country. 

Bishop Mike Harrison (Bishop’s Advocate for Pioneering and Fresh Expressions) will help us think about the distinctiveness of fresh expressions.

Our keynote speaker is Brian McLaren (pictured right); author, speaker, activist, and public theologian; who’ll talk to us from Florida. 

We’ll have a series of seminars led by local practitioners who’ll be sharing their stories of how they’ve engaged with God’s mission through the fresh expressions journey and the lessons they’ve learned from: listening and loving, serving and building community, exploring discipleship and from reimagining church and worship.

There will be lots of opportunities to meet other like-minded people, network and share stories, ask questions and be part of a growing national conversation and movement. We’ll have a shared live question and answer session together and with Brian McLaren during our time together.  

Due to the nature of the event unfortunately there is not an option to join in online, and whilst we recognise that for some the venues will be somewhat of a distance we hope that as many people as possible will be able to join us on the day. 

Come along, bring some others, and be energised and encouraged to continue on your journey hear and share the stories we all need to tell.

Fresh Expressions and pioneering in parishes and new contexts are essential means of helping us imagine, think and create approaches that enable this to happen. I’m therefore delighted that we are hosting the SW venue for this important conference. I recommend it to everyone looking to be inspired and challenged – enabling us to help new people encounter the Jesus who loves us and calls us.

+Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath & Wells

One of the most fruitful ways God extends his welcome and grace to people are through new forms of church. We do this not because we are bored, disillusioned and ready for a change – but because we are inspired, motivated and longing to be faithful to our call.

I commend this conference to you – go along, listen to what God is asking you to do in his name, and in the power of the Spirit, obey. Play your part in turning the church inside out.

++Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

Pioneering and FX are vital ways God has been blessing our Church for over two decades now – so what better opportunity than this conference to see how this blessing can be embraced and empower communities and individuals in the way of Jesus?”

+Mike Harrison, Bishop’s Advocate for Pioneering and Fresh Expressions 

Venue

We’re meeting in 3 locations across the country; London, Carlisle and Taunton and will connect virtually to each other from our 3 locations during the day. 

Cost 

£15 per person (including lunch)

If the ticket price is prohibitive do get in touch as we would not want cost to be a barrier. 

Register

This event has been postponed until November - dates tbc

Contact

Please contact Allie White with any queries regarding this event