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Found 8 resource(s) in 'Looking at your Church', for September 2026.
Looking at Church (all articles) for September 2026
Practical help for churches in learning how they can best use AI AI Guidelines for Churches Government consultation on weddings proposes greater flexibility and cheaper options Football ministry programme kicks off Pilgrims step out to mark 800 years since death of St Francis of Assisi New pilgrimage route for Conwy Valley Stewardship reports highest income... (1748 words)Practical help for churches in learning how they can best use AI
AI is seeping into church life all over the country. But it is happening without informed conversation about how best to use it, when to avoid it, and where it could lead. With this danger in mind, a new resource has been launched, in order to “help churches of all denominations use AI thoughtfully, faithfully,... (317 words)AI Guidelines for Churches
Recently, a friend at church told me of her Sunday school session. It was for primary-aged children and focused on Elijah on Mount Carmel. The teaching material she had seemed uninspiring, so she turned instead to ChatGPT which she was already using at work: “Write a song to the tune of ‘Twinkle twinkle’ based on... (340 words)Government consultation on weddings proposes greater flexibility and cheaper options
Couples will soon be able to marry almost anywhere, including forests, beaches, cruise ships at sea, canal boats, and at home, under Government proposals that “shift the focus from bricks and mortar to people and promises”. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is to consult on plans to allow “authorised officiants” of any religion or belief... (255 words)Football ministry programme kicks off
Free football clubs for children will be launched in churches as part of a new outreach programme. Thirty churches across the country will be supported to start free football sessions for children as community outreach, with a focus on those in low-income areas and estates. The Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board (SMMIB) will invest... (198 words)Pilgrims step out to mark 800 years since death of St Francis of Assisi
A group of Anglican Franciscans are close to finishing a three-month, 800-mile pilgrimage across the UK, to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. The 80-day journey began in July in Alnmouth, in Northumberland, and pilgrims have been heading to Hilfield Friary, in Dorset, by September. They will then go... (146 words)New pilgrimage route for Conwy Valley
A new 22-mile pilgrimage route linking five churches in the Bro Celynnin Ministry Area has opened, as interest in walking spiritual paths continues to grow. Llwybr Celynnin is a figure-of-eight trail that follows existing footpaths between Conwy and Llangelynnin, where it joins the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way. Walkers can collect a stamp at each church in a... (191 words)Stewardship reports highest income year on record
The charity Stewardship, which manages charitable donations from churches, charities, and individuals, has reported that last year was its highest income year on record. Donations reached £160.9 million, according to its 2025 annual report. That included a one-off gift of £31.6 million. In all, Stewardship says that £134 million was paid out in one million... (102 words)
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