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30th July 2025 visit: wordonthestreets.net

 
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Hot Topics
 
Beyond Aid - employment is the foundation of poverty alleviation 
A job not only brings the security of knowing basic needs can be met, but it provides the dignity and the independence to meet needs without having to ask for help.
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Exploring spiritual growth amongst 18- to 35-year olds in the UK church  
Research into what is actually helping people to grow as missionary disciples – growing in Christ-likeness, making disciples, and enabling multiplication.
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Social Renewal
 
Reimagine  
The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity have developed a free, online, small group course, Reimagine, to help Christians think through how to engage with the culture in places where God has put them...
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The Men’s Table
Belonging to a Men’s Table contributes to mental, emotional and social wellbeing whilst being a powerful support to individual members travelling their life journeys. They help men overcome the stigma that “men don’t talk”.
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Marketplace Renewal
 
3 ways businesses integrate faith
The core of faith integration in business is internalized faith (in the DNA), institutionally practiced through operationalized faith (practices), and visibly expressed through embodied faith (symbols). 
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Pretty Hearts social enterprise
Meaningfully engaging young people through workshops, social activities and literature. They aim to create a safe space where young people can express themselves, learn skills and improve their collective wellbeing.
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Life Chances
 
Survivors Voices - lived experience leaflets written by survivors
26 leaflets written by survivors for survivors. Free files that address many facets of abuse and trauma. Also cover self-care, caring for survivors, etc. Honest wisdom from experience.
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Supporting non-offending parents after child sexual abuse
When a child discloses sexual abuse, the experience for non-offending parent/s can be overwhelming. They blame themselves, experience intense emotions, making it difficult to support their child. 
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Events
 
In-Person - Extreme Love in Extreme Times - 3:30pm 6 Aug - London
Open to all and free. Hear Shane Claiborne speak on Christian activism. No booking required
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In-Person - Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2025 - 9:30am 2 Sep - Stirling
The Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2025 will tackle the theme ‘Fair Economy, Shared Future’, placing a bold spotlight on the rise and relevance of inclusive democratic business models (IDBMs) in Scotland. These are the approaches to enterprise that are rooted in equity, shared ownership, community voice, and collective benefit.  
Developed with equity and inclusion at its heart, this event will celebrate how social enterprises across Scotland are leading a movement toward fairer, more participatory ways of doing business. It will also serve as a platform to connect, challenge, and co-create ideas that shape the future of an inclusive economy.  
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Online - Webinar: How to Activate People into Mission 7:00pm 4 Sep
Underground Church, Tampa. Are you leading a micro-church or micro-church network and trying to learn more about how to activate people into mission? 
Join us for this 1-hour webinar as we talk about how to help others step out in kingdom risk. This can help you activate people in your own micro-church and also give you the tools to help and coach others to activate people into God’s mission in greater ways.
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In-person - One Day MicroChurch Conversation - 9:30am 6 Sep - Peterborough
Participants are invited to a one-day conversation hosted by Alex Harris, Regional Minister Church Planting & Pioneering with Yorkshire Baptists and Chrissy Remsberg, Pastor at Beacon Church, Stafford, and includes speakers from 2-3 Baptist churches who will share their stories and learning. The day will include lunch and refreshments throughout.
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The Events calendar, with more events, is here.
 


 
 

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