Resources
Events
For events hosted by the Rural Mission Hub, see here.
Events hosted by other organisations:
CPAS Focal Ministry training for those looking to lead in a village or community. 26th September 2024
Rural Hope is a project of the Methodist Church in the UK, including a series of helpful webinars open to all denominations.
Rural Mission Solutions host a number of events, online and face to face. Next online forum 15th October 2024.
Networks and Organisations supporting rural ministry
CPAS Thrive. A new resource to help Multi-Parish Rural Churches to grow.
Book, prayer guide, course and PCC sessions.
Soulspace - a set of resources to gently add worship into your outreach/social action groups
"Soulspace is a resource that can help you to introduce worship for spiritual seekers, people not used to church and those who feel uncertain about God."
Head to the Church of England Resource Hub to explore and download a suite of new resources.
Creative examples of rural* mission around the UK
*or that could be adapted to a rural environment
Mountain Pilgrims | (see also)
Case studies
Salford Priors Breathing Space.
A meditative service which invites participants on a gentle journey of restorative and healing encounter with God .
Download the case study here, or watch the video, below.
salford_priors_-_breathing_space (1080p).mp4Book recommendations
How Village Churches Thrive
A Practical Guide
Redigging the Wells
A remarkable account of rural renewal