🍲 GIVING BACK WHAT WAS GIVEN TO ME 🍲 Meet Kev who is now the chef at the Tuesday meal, Emmanuel Church, Bridlington-giving back to others the welcome & care that he received six years ago. Watch his inspiring story here ➡️mseed.org/kev-tuesday-me…

👋WELCOME TO REVD JANE ROBSON Paul from Mustard Seed joined the congregation of St Hilda's Kirkleatham on Sunday to welcome Revd Jane Robson. We look forward to working with Jane & the fantastic Community Ministers leading in mission (Jill, Sue and Carol, L to R)

☕️A WELCOMING SPACE AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY ☕️ Tracy talks about the significance of the Cloister Café Trinity Church Middlesbrough in reducing loneliness, a welcoming space where people can meet and socialise each week.

👏 DONNA IS FLOURISHING IN HER NEW ROLE 👏 Donna completed Stepping Up in 2022 & has now stepped up as Community Development Worker within the café at Christ Church Read about Donna's vision for the café & her passion to share the Good News of Jesus here mseed.org/community-cafe

🌱GROWING YOUNGER🌱 We have 16 Community Ministers stepping up in mission with children, young people, & families. They are developing mission through youth groups, school chaplaincy and toddler groups. Please pray for them as they share God’s love in their local communities. 🙏

📽️SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN GRANGETOWN📽️ Chris talks about the Baby Clothing Exchange programme he has developed at St. Hilda of Whitby Grangetown, providing support for local families and building community. Watch the film here: mseed.org/chris-baby-clo… mseed.org/be-inspired

👍A GREAT VISIT WITH NECN 👍 Today we welcomed Sara Barron from NECN Estate Churches We've had a great day at Christ Church meeting with Donna who completed Stepping Up last year & Toni who is part of the current Bridlington group. Huge thanks to Mark Carey & team for hosting the day!

🎞️BE INSPIRED BY CERRIE 🎞️ Cerrie is Community Minister at Holy Nativity Church, Eastfield. Watch the film to find out how she has grown as a leader & her work with young families ➡️mseed.org/cerrie-little-…

🎉 ROSE STARTS HER NEW ROLE TODAY🎉 Please pray for Rose as she starts her new role as Community Minister with Loftus Parish, it is wonderful to see Rose stepping up in mission - leading a walking group called 'Rambling with Rose' & weekly 'Playtime' for young families.🙏

🙏PLEASE PRAY FOR CAROL IN HER NEW ROLE 🙏 Carol starts her role as Community Minister at St Hilda's Church, Redcar. Carol is using her skills to support families & young people, leading workspace-a safe space for young people to do homework & share a meal, and a toddler group.

Thank you Archbishop of York for inviting to spend the day at Bishopthorpe Palace, we have had a wonderful day!

🌱CELEBRATING SEEDS OF GROWTH 🌱 Last week we had a fantastic Stepping Up day at Bishopthorpe Palace, with Archbishop of York & Bishop Eleanor. This was our third annual gathering, sharing & praying together, you can read all about the day here➡️mseed.org/living-christs…

Great to see this - families work at St John’s Rosmead St & Community Minister Jodie sharing her story Diocese of York

🙏PRAYING FOR STEPPING UP 🙏 This week is the start of a new term for Stepping Up. Please join us in praying for the five learning communities, especially the new group that has started in Middlesbrough. We love seeing people grow & discover how God is calling them in mission.

🥾NEW ADVENTURES IN LOFTUS 🥾 We recently celebrated Rose as a new Community Minister in Loftus Parish. Today she hosts their very first Community Walk as part of her role. Please join us in praying for her & the team as they embark on this exciting adventure.

Great to see The Church of England have created an NECN Estate Churches channel On YouTube the first set of short films are from Mustard Seed m.youtube.com/playlist?list=…

🎉DOUBLE CELEBRATIONS IN SCARBOROUGH 🎉 On Sunday, Craig & Lauren Henderson were commissioned as Community Ministers at St Martin's Church Scarborough. They are already reaching out to their local community & sharing faith in a variety of ways. Please pray for them🙏

🎉CELEBRATING LAY MISSION & MINISTRY🎉 Wonderful day York Minster recognising the amazing work of lay people across Diocese of York Mustard Seed was represented by some of our commissioned Community Ministers, celebrating God at work through local people mseed.org/stories

🌱MUSTARD SEED GATHERING IN HULL🌱 Chat, tea & cake as the Hull Stepping Up groups from the past 3 years gathered together this week. Good to hear stories of mission within local churches & schools & reflect on our Mustard Seed values of Listening Being With & Sharing Faith.

We are delighted that The Archbishop of York Archbishop of York has sent a personal message of support for the Warm Welcome Campaign. Thank you for your support and for sharing the vital role The Church of England play in creating places of warmth and welcome. #WarmWelomeSpace