Ministry Matters — Ministry in the Diocese of London

Ten Rats of children’s ministry: part two

Doing good things, and avoiding or hiding the bad, will make us more acceptable to God. Discuss.

Lent Appeal 2012: Giving Ministry Wheels

An update on previous Lent Appeals, which brought water, children's education and ministerial training to our partner dioceses, and the announcement of Lent Appeal 2012.

Biblical spin doctors

Sam Donoghue reflects on the way we teach Bible stories to children.

the2012

the2012 is an initiative of the Diocese of London to train, encourage and release the next generation as they seek to live and share the Gospel at this defining moment for our capital city.

Dream goods and designer clothes feature in church Christmas advert

However you dress it up.... Christmas Starts with Christ.

Front page articles

Better than just fun: part three. Storytelling and secularism

26 January 2012 by Margaret Pritchard Houston

The last in this three-part series on solemnity in children’s ministry: storytelling, secularism and the liturgical year.

Better than just fun: part two

19 January 2012 by Margaret Pritchard Houston

How can you provide solemnity, joy and mirth for children in your worship? Here are some practical tips.

2012: a year to prepare for

16 January 2012 by Elizabeth Harrison

Putting key dates in the church diary now will allow the keenest volunteers to time their holidays to fit in with what the church is doing, and make a sustained programme of community engagement more manageable.

Sign up now for ‘Get Set’ training: 10 March

9 January 2012 by Elizabeth Harrison

As 2012 begins More than Gold has launched a nationwide training programme to help churches prepare for the Olympics.

Christmas Message 2011

22 December 2011 by The Bishop of London

The Bishop of London’s Christmas message: The birth of an infant king in a poor family, is a story for these times.

Olympics: Winter Update

19 December 2011 by Elizabeth Harrison

With five months until the Torch Relay begins, the excitement of 2012 is fast approaching. If you’re waiting to start planning until the Christmas rush is over, here are some top tips on how to begin.