Rachael leads Magdelene Community Church in Chopwell, Tyne and Wear — a new worshipping community without walls or windows, nestled in the heart of the local forest. In this episode, Rachael shares her remarkable journey of faith: from serving in the British Army in Afghanistan to discovering her calling to ministry. Hear how her story led to the birth of a growing, dynamic, and youthful Christian community that’s reimagining what church can look like in the 21st century.

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Emma is from Derwent Ings Benefice on the outskirts of York, and helps to run a New Worshipping Community in the form of messy church, which reaches out to local families. Emma talks about her faith journey and how Messy Derwent is introducing people to Jesus.

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Mother and son, Nicola and James, help to run a new intergenerational Sunday morning service at St Clement's Church on the outskirts of York. They share their family’s story of faith and how the church is trying to connect more with people in their 20s to 40s, by creating meaningful spaces for all ages to worship and grow together.

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