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There are no experts when it comes to starting and sustaining fresh expressions of church. No one has really been doing it long enough yet to claim to know it all. But we can learn from one another and so as you explore these stories, look for principles and values rather than simply models to take off the shelf and follow.

And of course, if you are involved in a fresh expression of church, with the deliberate intention of starting a new congregation for those normally well off the radar of conventional church, let us know! Submit your story using the link to the right. 

Don't forget the power of a good story - Jesus didn't.

  • Nightchurch wedding

    When Erika Davies and David Morgan met at NightChurch in Exeter Cathedral, little did they think that it would lead to marriage!

    Friday, 30 April, 2010
  • Zac's Place - update

    Sean Stillman of Zac's Place, a fresh expression of church for ragamuffins in Swansea, talks about the God of disguises.

    Tuesday, 27 April, 2010
  • Provisionally Sanctus1

    Ben Edson shares the story of always-incomplete community building with Sanctus1 in Manchester.

    Wednesday, 21 April, 2010
  • Exeter Network Church

    Jon and Jo Soper tell us the story of Exeter Network Church, in the Church of England Diocese of Exeter.

    Wednesday, 21 April, 2010
  • The ARK

    Shona Stirling explains the work of The ARK, a place where children and their families can learn about Jesus and explore their faith.

    Friday, 16 April, 2010
  • Street Church

    David Bird describes how Street Church works with vulnerable and homeless people in Northampton.

    Friday, 16 April, 2010
  • Reconnect

    Known and loved by many as a tourist hotspot on the Dorset coast, Poole is also home to missional community Reconnect.

    Thursday, 1 April, 2010
  • Loving Hands

    Support worker Sue Jackson explains how the simple idea of knitting groups has led to a loving community wanting to help those around them and find out more about faith.

    Thursday, 1 April, 2010
  • Sanctus1

    Al Lowe discusses a time of transition at Sanctus1 in Manchester.

    Monday, 15 March, 2010
  • Café Sundae

    Will Sudworth tells us about 'church like you've never seen it before'.

    Tuesday, 9 March, 2010