Churches of all denominations across the country are realising that they need to build new communities of faith, and new congregations, if they are going to reach those normally well off the radar of the Church.
Many have seen fresh expressions of church as the prerogative of evangelicals but a new DVD demonstrates new ways of being church are now increasingly common in the sacramental tradition.
Sanctus: fresh expressions of church in the sacramental tradition features seven stories from Visions (York), Moot (London), Critical Mass (Peterborough), Glorious (London), Contemplative Fire (nationwide), feig (Gloucester) and Blessed (Gosport). The DVD also includes a keynote address by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Coventry Cathedral.
The Bishop of Ramsbury, the Rt Revd Stephen Conway, said:
This DVD is a great spur to energy and confidence as we make new inroads into networks and communities with the message of the fullness of life in Christ through the sacraments and a generous catholic approach to contextual mission and evangelism.
The Chair of Affirming Catholicism, Revd Jonathan Clark, said:
The stories contained in this DVD should encourage and inspire all of us in parish and community ministry to discern the Spirit's movement in our own place, and to look for the new ways in which we can tell the story of Jesus to this generation.
Liturgical Consultant, the Very Revd Richard Giles, added:
See for yourself exciting ways in which worship can be real and total; something not just thought about, but seen, and heard, and touched and smelt – an experience that envelops all out senses.
The Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, commented:
If you thought fresh expressions of church were only for evangelicals, then watch Archbishop Rowans’ sermon and think again.
The DVD (approx 50min running time) is available now at £12 from the Fresh Expressions shop.
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