Monday 21 October 2013

Hope 14 begins now!

HOPE is about local churches doing more together in words and action – so we want to hear what churches in the Chichester diocese are doing so that we can encourage others.

HOPE starter kit
Not sure where to start with HOPE 2014 – there is ready-to-use stories, logos and a one-page ‘Engaging Communities’ mission planner for you to adapt to your local needs – you’ll find them in the HOPE practitioners’ HOPE Starter Kit dropbox.


Hope together ~ your urgent response needed
One question which needs your response: will you distribute HOPE car stickers? They weigh just 16g and will be available from late November. In 2014 the HOPE brand becomes public-facing. The car-sticker will announce ‘HOPE is here!’ with a HOPE web address for a non-church audience linked to www.christianity.org.uk. Please  contact 'Hope together' @ let me know by 28 October how many car stickers you can distribute.


Resources from HOPE
Hope are working with different partners to provide resources and to run events to make 2014 a year when sharing Good News in words and action is a natural part of Christian life.

WHO? – The Story of Jesus – the life of Jesus as recorded by Matthew, Mark and Luke in one easy-to-read narrative. WHO? – The Story of Jesus is now available at only 75p a copy.

THE BIBLE – soon-to-be released resources from Damaris and Biblica to accompany Channel 5’s December screening of the epic mini-series THE BIBLE.


Bags of HOPE – encourage church members to give away Bags of HOPE to children calling to ‘trick or treat at Halloween – order your supplies from UCB at www.ucb.co.uk/bagofhope.

Greater Love – resources for the First World War commemorations to point to Jesus and his ‘greater love’ – watch the video introducing Greater Love here.

Sharing Jesus – a training manual on how to put faith into words published in November in partnership with UCB, Crossing London and Share Jesus International.

Stadium carols
- Sports chaplains around the country are working with HOPE to hold Christmas carol events in December as fans and communities gather to celebrate Christmas in 60 of the country’s sports stadiums. Download details of how to stage a stadium carol event. In December 2014 the stadium carols theme will be Silent Night – linking with the WW1 Commemorations.

Strengthening our partnership

• Why not add HOPE to your church and inter-church websites with a link to our website?

• Please use the HOPE logo in your publications and online to highlight our partnership.

• Display a HOPE banner at your events. Banners can be bought online from CPO


Stories of Rural HOPE

HOPE wants to see churches across the UK reaching the whole country for a year of mission during 2014. In 2008 the idea was put to the test and 1,500 churches joined together and shared faith at the heart of their communities.

The Arthur Rank Centre are encouraging rural churches to get involved, and have put together a selection of stories to give you a few ideas.

From beer and carols in the local pub to adult holiday clubs, meditation trails and school prayer spaces, there should be something here for everyone! You can access all the stories on the Arthur Rank Web site, http://www.arthurrankcentre.org.uk/library-of-good-practice/item/9239-stories-of-rural-

 
 
 
Chichester Diocesan Mission Fund Fast Track
 





Alongside applications for larger grants The Mission Fund now offers Fast Track Grants of up to £2,000. The same form needs to be completed but can be sent at anytime to Archdeacon Roger who will put this before the Committee by email.

 
This Fast Track could be the perfect way for you to get some extra help with your
  Hope 14 project.

Applications need to be made by the end of January and the end of July each year
in time for Assessment Panels in September and February. Full details and an
application form can be obtained from the Mission Fund Chairman, Archdeacon of
Horsham, 3 Danehurst Crescent, Horsham RH13 5HS, tel: 01403 262710 or through the ‘search box’ on the diocesan website www.chichester.anglican.org



 
 

 

 

 

Tuesday 8 October 2013

Ready & Resourced

HOPE - The Heartbeat of Mission

We have a 100 copies 'free' to good homes - get in touch ASAP!

 

HOPE – the Heartbeat of Mission is 224 pages packed full of tried-and-tested mission ideas, resources and funding links for foodbanks and village fairs; Passion plays and parenting courses and more.

HOPE – The Heartbeat of Mission is brand new and includes:

HOPE HEARTBEAT COVER copy- practical ideas - true stories of mission in words and action that have worked
- theology around mission – theologian Paula Gooder on why words and actions go together in mission Jesus-style
- theory - including an outline for a year of mission from the Bishop of Sheffield
- funding of up to £2,000 to pump-prime each new church-based community project

Denominations are ordering copies in bulk to give to church leaders. For example, the Diocese of Worcester has ordered 1,000 copies of HOPE – The Heartbeat of Mission. They plan to give one to every church in the area.

Roger Morris, Archdeacon of Worcester said: ‘We want to equip, not just clergy but, all people so they can participate wholeheartedly in HOPE 2014.  As a diocese we have been in consultation with every parish about what they are doing. This HOPE 2014 initiative comes at just the right time for our diocese.’

Buy copies of HOPE – the Heartbeat of Mission from the HOPE shop. It costs £5.99 a copy (plus P+P)

Denominations, Dioceses and groups of churches working together can apply for bulk order discounts and mission training from the HOPE team.
Contact the HOPE office for more info.

Hope - Seasons of Prayer: a daily prayer guide running from the Hope 14 Launch on the 18th October until the end of January 2014. Copies available from Church House Hove. 




Stories of Rural HOPE




HOPE wants to see churches across the UK reaching the whole country for a year of mission during 2014. In 2008 the idea was put to the test and 1,500 churches joined together and shared faith at the heart of their communities.
We are encouraging rural churches to get involved, and have put together a selection of stories to give you a few ideas.
From beer and carols in the local pub to adult holiday clubs, meditation trails and school prayer spaces, there should be something here for everyone! You can access all the stories here

UCB – Bag of Hope
The ALL NEW Bag of Hope is a free resource available for UK churches to order. All they ask is that you pay for postage of the packs. It is a plastic bag with the words ' Bag of Hope' printed on the front, containing booklets which illustrate the Gospel. Bag of Hope is intended for distribution over Halloween (they also have a Christmas one).
http://www.ucb2go.co.uk/pages/bag-of-hope.html


Do let me know what you are doing and if you would like a copy of the Resource Book or some of the Prayer Booklets - gordon.banks@chichester.anglican.org (01273 425686)