Supporting families
Part of loving the families in our church is being there to support them through the tricky stuff. In this section, we have a range of articles sharing ideas and resources on all sorts of situations, from illness and death to transitions, mental health and more.
23 Feb 2024
Many children will experience the loss of someone close to them, whether that's a grandparent, great-grandparent or someone else. Helping them to navigate their bereavement in the light of who Jesus is can feel impossible when there are so many questions.
23 Feb 2024
Going through divorce or separation is hard for anyone, but for Christians it can feel like an extra challenge, as they wonder how their church will respond, and how their children's faith might be impacted.
24 May 2023
Grandparents are often very active in the lives of their grandchildren - and even if they're not involved on a daily basis, research shows that their impact when it comes to the faith of their grandchildren is huge.
24 May 2023
How can we equip parents and carers who come to pregnancy, baby or toddler groups to nurture faith in their littles ones, even if they’re new to faith or just exploring themselves?
23 May 2023
How can what we do in our services show Jesus' love and care for new families?
19 Apr 2023
If we work with children or young people in a church setting, it's highly likely that some of them will have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. How do we best support them so that they can thrive in their relationship with God?
