Links and Resources

Start / Alpha

• Start!
  

  Start! is a basic 6-session introduction to the Christian faith for use in small groups. The sessions assume no previous knowledge of anything Christian. They use a mix of DVD input, time to chat, simple discussion activities and space for reflection. All this in a style that is down-to-earth, honest and which aims to be enjoyable too.

• Alpha
  

  Alpha provides an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over 10 thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away.

Who we are and how we work...

• John and Rachel McDonough
  

  John and Rachel both have a real heart for the young people of today. They are both trained in the sphere of youth and their experiences abroad have developed in them a passion for the South American culture. In March 2010 they moved to work at 2 churches in Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras.

• Our patron, the Church Pastoral Aid Society
  

  Our patron, the Church Pastoral Aid Society (SPAS) is an Anglican evangelical mission agency. Its mission is to develop men, women and young people with leadership roles and responsibilities in churches across the UK and Republic of Ireland. CPAS enables churches to help every person hear and discover the good news of Jesus Christ, developing effective leaders at all levels.

Other Useful Links

• Messy Church
  
  The Background to Messy Church

  The first Messy Church began in 2004 when a group at St Wilfrid's in Cowplain near Portsmouth were frustrated because, as a church, they felt that they were hardly reaching any children with God's story.....read more on their website www.messychurch.org.uk

• The Church Of England
  

  The Church Of England; a Christian presence in every community. Find out more about the church's faith, worship and witness.

• The Diocese of York
  

  The Diocese of York serves an area of England spread between the rivers Humber and Tees and from the east coast of Yorkshire to the foot of the Dales. It is a family of 607 churches and 127 schools in 470 parishes committed to the praise of God through Jesus Christ and service to others, led and guided in their Christian faith and work by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.

• One Voice, York
  

  One Voice, York is the umbrella organisation of those churches in York who cooperate together in prayer and mission. It has become a large network of Church leaders, and leaders of associated ministries, across the denominations and traditions. One Voice organises events and ministries in the city.

• Spring Harvest - Equipping the Church for Action
  

  Spring Harvest - Equipping the Church for Action is an inter-denominational Christian organisation which provides a range of events, conferences, courses and resources. The main event is a conference which takes place over Easter.

  It's for people of all ages and church backgrounds and features inspirational Bible teaching, seminars, and spirit-filled worship. It's about one thing: deepening your walk with God, so that you return home inspired to impact your community and your friends, for Jesus.