The Arthur Rank Centre

The Arthur Rank Centre (ARC) is the recognised centre by the churches in England for Rural Issues. Based at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, the ARC staff produce a website of information and resources: http://www.arthurrankcentre.org.uk/

The Arthur Rank Centre is working with partners to produce a range of resources under the 'Germinate' banner, including a national conference, a website being redeveloped over 2015, and other other initiatives such as learning communities.

The website includes resources for worship, mission, buildings, training etc.

www.germinate.net
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Web Updates

Holy Week Statement from British and Irish Church Leaders

British and Irish Church leaders issue a Holy Week statement and are united in response to Covid-19 pandemic.

Government advice update

Very small funeral congregations and locked-down churches, but food banks and night shelters can continue.

Join the Choir of the Nation

Find out how to be part of the "Choir of the Nation" this Palm Sunday - a hymn flash mob organised by St Paul's Cathedral

Coronavirus: Missional and Theological reflections

This week we have seen the continuing theological reflections on COVID-19 growing steadily. We have tried to categorise them in some way and will update this page every Thursday

Hope in a time of COVID-19

Find out more about Hope 15:13 - a new initiative to support evangelism during the Coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus: funerals, weddings, baptisms and pastoral responses

In the current extraordinary circumstances, the normal routines of funerals, weddings and baptisms are all challenged.

Coronavirus guidance and prayers

Signposting you to guidance and prayer resources from our Member Churches and Christian organisations.

YourNeighbour website launched

Equipping church leaders with the latest updates and resources and connecting people in need to churches

Bristol Churches Coronavirus Response

This is a time for us as a church community, along with others across the city, to show a spirit of generosity and kindness.

Hope in a time of COVID-19

Find out more about Hope 15:13 - a new initiative to support evangelism during the Coronavirus crisis

The Arthur Rank Centre

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