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

Rattle and Roll Baby and Toddler Group | St Nicholas Church, Rattlesden

16th July 2025

Rattle and Roll Baby Group opened in October 2024, running each Tuesday morning in term-time, from 9.15am – 11.15am. They received a growth fund of £1000.

Real Christmas Tree Festival | St Peter’s and St Mary’s Church, Stowmarket

15th July 2025

St Peter’s and St Mary’s Church, Stowmarket, used their funding of £1500 to provide real Christmas trees for a Christmas tree festival.

Craft bags and Christmas Gift bags | St Mary’s Church, Pakenham

15th July 2025

St Mary’s Church, Pakenham, received a growth fund of £500 to purchase supplies for Craft and Christmas bags for children and the elderly in the benefice.
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