Creating churches for community use

How can you open up your church more effectively to the local community or make the building better fit for mission?

What are the practicalities of embarking on a community-led project? Large scale projects such as these can take years to complete and we advise that the first port of call is to discuss your ideas with our team, we can advise you on: next steps, fundraising, working with architects, planning, faculties, budgeting and more to assist you with your project.  We can also point you to others who have already completed a similar project. 

Here are some other useful resources.

Church Building Review by Archdeacon David Jenkins | Webpage

Crossing the Threshold | Webpage 

Church building projects | Webpage 

Caring for your Church Building | Weblink 

Making your building accessible to all, diversity and inclusion | Weblink

Page last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023 4:40 PM

Children in Church | Stour Valley Benefice

14th July 2025

The initial Summer project was extremely well attended with 27 children and 14 adults, with there being some adaptation to cater to the younger than expected age group.

St Nicholas Party | Barrow

14th July 2025

Five tables of activities ranging from making model St Nicholas figures out of toilet rolls and stick on cotton wool beards, star and wreath making and decorating and more.

Corner Café in Debenham outreaches to 11-17 year old

16th December 2024

Corner Café was started in May 2024 as a safe and fun place for young people to meet and relax together.
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