Evangelism UK

EA Simplify Christmas

The Evangelical Alliance have an initiative looking at ethics and the environment with special pages on the Christmas theme at: http://www.eauk.org/simplify/christmas/

'Make Jesus Famous' gritty Christmas video

Make Jesus Famous is a relatively new website, recently updated with a gritty nativity video: http://www.makejesusfamous.org.uk/mjflikes/index.php

CRE dates are 11-14th May 2010

The main Christian Resources Exhibition will be held next year 11th-14th May: http://www.creonline.co.uk/

'Ready, Steady, SLOW': Advent messaage from CofE

'Why we are waiting' is a virtual resource for advent from the Church of England, with videos messages re the environment: http://www.whywearewaiting.com/

'Why Christmas?' website

James Cooper attends Minehead Baptist church and has put together a website to answer the question: http://www.whychristmas.com/

'Paperless Christmas' video story seen 15,000 times

Richard Fisher from BRF says that the 'Paperless Christmas' road movie has already been seen by 15k people from 61 countries: http://www.paperlesschristmas.org.uk/

'Get in the picture': shop in use for Christmas outreach

Ian Bunce says a shop in Peterborough is being used for the 'Get in the Picture' Advent initiative: http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/Shop-sells-the-true-spirit.5843032.jp

See also: http://www.getinthepicture.org.uk/welcome.htm

Baptist Mission File: the Four Candles Project

Using the clever play on words made famous by The Two Ronnies, an initiative bringing meaning to Christmas using four candles is described in the Baptist Mission File: http://www.baptist.org.uk/resources/resource_downloads/443.pdf

Edinburgh 2010 updates and getting involved

2010 marks the 100th anniversary of the World Missionary Conference and celebrations and study themes are planned. The website says says how local churches can get involved: http://www.edinburgh2010.org/

Paperless Christmas video: Mary and Joseph road movie

This years 'Paperless Christmas' message can be seen and the link sent on to others from: http://www.paperlesschristmas.org.uk/

Prison Fellowship Christmas present scheme

The Prison Fellowship have a scheme to give Christmas presents to the children of parents in prison, see: http://www.prisonfellowship.org.uk/angel-tree.html

Christmas resources from SGM Lifewords inc 'Expect the Unexpected'

Jeremy Williams says that new resources for mission at Christmas are available from Lifewords and still available on a donation basis. See: http://www.sgmlifewords.com/christmas/

Bible Society 'Christmas Unwrapped'

Stickers intended for Christmas card envelopes are available from Bible Society. They point the reader to the website: http://www.christmasunwrapped.org.uk/

Pentecost Festival Launch 27th Oct 2009

The launch 'showcase' for the 2010 Penteccost Festival is on 27th October. This will be alongside the new initiative 'Bible Fresh'. See: http://www.pentecostfestival.co.uk/showcase

Church Ads campaign material available

The Church Advertising Network have posters and other ad material for national Christmas campaign at: http://www.churchads.net/

Experience Easter initiative planned for 2010

The initiative called 'Experience Easter' has a provisional website where stories and resources will be placed at: http://www.experienceeaster.org/

'Get in the Picture' project for Advent

Churches are being encouraged to put a nativity scene together and invite people to be photographed in it. For resources, advice and examples see: http://www.getinthepicture.org.uk/home.htm

Halloween 'Dress as a Hero' initiative

The Children's Society are sponsoring an initiative to provide an alternative activity for Halloween for Oct 22nd, see: http://www.halloweenchoice.org/

Repent UK organisers asking for stewards

Steve McCreery, one of the organisers of this Saturday's march in London called Repent UK, is asking for potential stewards to volunteer and phone 02088880290.

Christmas 'Get in the Picture' idea growing

A simple idea is growing in the mission network planning ahead: inviting people come Christmas to be photographed in a nativity scene as a way of helping them think through what Christmas is about. See: http://www.jc4uk.com/

Evangelistic tour with Barry Woodward

Barry Woodward wrote 'Once and Addict' for Authentic books who have organised a tour with the singer -songwriter Shell Perris. See: http://www.authenticmedia.co.uk/AuthenticSite/pages/cm/cm.asp?sCCPage=restoredtour&offercode=restoredtour

Father's Day video

CVM have produced a video which can be played in churches to encourage outreach to men: http://www.cvmen.org.uk/

'The Big Lunch' outreach potential

David Coleman from Church Army suggests the national 'Big Lunch' initiative on July 19th would be great for Christians to get involved in. See: http://www.thebiglunch.com/

'Magnify' girls coming together in September

A group of young adult women ask for prayer as they are organising a one day event for 16-22 year old girls, to 'Magnify' the Lord as 'God's daughters shining like stars'. See: http://www.magnifygirls.co.uk/

Pentecost Festival news and streams

The Pentecost Festival is based in London. Over 100+ events are in a full programme. The latest news and information about the various streams are online at: http://www.pentecostfestival.co.uk/#/programme/4532551946

Easter information on EA website

A variety of headlines about Easter, with attendance figure, beliefs, and novel facts can be seen at: http://www.eauk.org/resources/info/statistics/easter-facts-2009.cfm

BBC The Passion to be on BBC4

Andrew Graystone from Churches Media Council says that the BBC will screen The Passion again this Easter. Although times are not known it will be in BBC4: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/programmes/thepassion/

SGM Lifewords Easter resources

SGM Lifewords have produced a lot or resources to extend their Easter outreach range, including animation and postcards that can be used through Holy Week: http://www.sgmlifewords.com/easter/

B2C Sunday Resources available

The Back to Church Resource Pack for Sunday 27th Sept 2009, on the theme 'Come as you are', is now available from: http://www.backtochurch.co.uk/yourpack.asp

'The Passion' on DVD for Easter outreach

With supporting material from the Bible Society, the BBC drama production The Passion, can be ordered from: http://www.bibleresources.org.uk/pages/data.asp?shop=BS&mfg=BS&returnto=lastsearch&layout=books.htm&IdISBN.exact=0564038768,0564045462