The new town of Northstowe is being built on former RAF land near Cambridge. Just 1,500 of the planned 10,000 homes (upward of 25,000 residents) have been built. But, already, this new town is characterised by people working together to make a difference. Pathfinder Church has brought together those from across the Christian traditions and those new to faith. As they have put down roots in Northstowe, their commitment to “praying, exploring, and sharing” has inspired partnerships with schools, councils, and developers. To allow more fresh expressions of church to form, and to facilitate new community partnerships and a potential new community centre, a new legal framework has been set up. The Northstowe Church Network is a local ecumenical partnership of the Church of England, United Reformed Church, and Baptist Union of Great Britain. What unites those involved in this new charity is much more than denominational background. It is rooted, growing, and transforming faith based on an encounter with the eternal God who still changes lives today.
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A timely reminder that new housing really is a spiritual issue
New housing is not just a bricks and mortar challenge; it is not just a community- development challenge: it really is a spiritual issue...
Strangers no longer — but pilgrims together
Well done to everyone involved in the 5 Folds Way on Easter Monday! Huge thanks go to the over 50 people who walked, baked, cooked bacon, served water, made tea, drove people to and from stops, or simply turned out to applaud our final arrival! Some hardy souls walked the full 15 miles, largely off-road, from … Continue reading Strangers no longer — but pilgrims together