We are about sharing, connecting, growing support and developing - and finding new ways of being, at the heart on the edge.
Congregations developing open, hospitable, welcoming approaches to day-to-day communal life, liturgy and worship.
We think it’s possible to be a church without being defensive or closed-minded. The Holy Spirit works as much beyond the church as within it - we look for God at work and join in.
God wants us to live before death as well as after.
HeartEdge is about deepening and widening the congregation.
Engaging local need and addressing social justice.
We do unbelievable things when we start with our assets rather than deficits.
It’s possible to be compassionate with those excluded or in trouble, in a way that enhances community.
Care comes not from altruism but recognition of our own need, and desire to be transformed by the strangers God sends us.
Visual and performing art and ideas, re-imagining the Christian narrative for the present moment.
Exploring new avenues of arts from expand and encourage new cultures within church and the community.
Commercial activity generating finance, creatively extending and enhancing mission.
We think it is possible to have commercial activities available within Church that demonstrates a wider understanding of the Faith.
By allowing our assets - likes buildings and facilities - to broaden and appeal to a larger market we remain at the centre of our community, valued and considered by all.
Day-to-day communal life, liturgy and worship
Congregations developing open, hospitable, welcoming approaches to day-to-day communal life, liturgy and worship.
We think it’s possible to be a church without being defensive or closed-minded. The Holy Spirit works as much beyond the church as within it - we look for God at work and join in.
God wants us to live before death as well as after.
HeartEdge is about deepening and widening the congregation.
Partnering with others in forming relationships, releasing the gifts of strangers
Engaging local need and addressing social justice.
We do unbelievable things when we start with our assets rather than deficits.
It’s possible to be compassionate with those excluded or in trouble, in a way that enhances community.
Care comes not from altruism but recognition of our own need, and desire to be transformed by the strangers God sends us.
Re-imagining the Christian narrative for the present
Visual and performing art and ideas, re-imagining the Christian narrative for the present moment.
Exploring new avenues of arts from expand and encourage new cultures within church and the community.
Finding income streams to achieve financial sustainability and grow flourishing programmes
Commercial activity generating finance, creatively extending and enhancing mission.
We think it is possible to have commercial activities available within Church that demonstrates a wider understanding of the Faith.
By allowing our assets - likes buildings and facilities - to broaden and appeal to a larger market we remain at the centre of our community, valued and considered by all.
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25th February 2020
Living through climate catastrophe is having impact on our lives, relationship, mental health - and how we face the future. How do we live through these times, keep campaigning, keep hoping - keep going? "I have reached that tipping point and cannot go back..." Writes Hannah Malcolm...
25th February 2020
Managing volunteers is complex. Here is the guide for faith communities and faith inspired projects involved in volunteering - plenty of practical help and support in managing volunteers...
25th February 2020
HeartEdge member Jonathan Evens preached on the Transfiguration and HeartEdge at founder member St Peter's Nottingham on Sunday 23 February. You can...
London Centre for Spiritual Direction Church of St Edmund the King Lombard Street London EC3V 9EA
Many of us want to go deeper with our spirituality, but often lack ideas of how to do that. This is a day to explore a number of different approaches to deepening the spirituality of individuals and congregations.
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
‘Inspired to Follow: Art & the Bible Story’ is a HeartEdge Mission Model workshop, at St Martin-in-the-Fields. An opportunity to experience one of the sessions of ‘Inspired to Follow’ and to learn how to make the most of the resource, where you are. Free to HeartEdge partners, £10.
Details and to book here.
Wednesday 1st April 2020
A HeartEdge day is a a mix of ideas, story, theology and practice. Organised and hosted by local practitioners with input from Sam Wells .
