Done to the people: Done for the people; Done with the people; Done •by• the people. What courage is required to enlarge the ‘by the people’ space? Of central importance for practitioners is serving while walking backwards. Not to affect abandonment but to nurture abundance.

What an academic year 2023-24 was for us. Ready Ash Barker's reflections and hopes in his latest article: "Investing in the Future?" linkedin.com/pulse/investin…

So thrilled that #NoWastelands is now available as an AudioBook! If you’re up for listening to 14 hours of Ash Barker's dulcet tones then this is for you! Who could resist? Seriously, we know many who prefer to listen on the go than sit & read. Enjoy. lnkd.in/eBuKWsJ9

Our latest #StCuthbertsWay pilgrimage was completed today as we landed on Holy Island after walking 100km over 6 days. A deep sense of connection, awareness and re-set happened for many of our #Pilgrims

@seedbedsorg #ChangeMakers on Holy Island exploring the theme of resilience.

Great finale for this Seedbeds #ChangeMakers residential. Strong connections, @timevans1503 helping prepare for pinches, driving home with 5 songs from our timelines. Also got a quiet time on St Cuthbert’s Island to pray for some people close to me needing healing.

Here is our annual Seedbeds : #AdventAppeal and my Advent video message. This year we are focussing on our Burmese refugee friends and their connections with Christ the refugee. Love your support. us2.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_emai…

We need the witness of Christians of other cultures to correct our culturally conditioned understanding of Scripture.

Ash Barker's Advent message 2024 youtu.be/DPknm5Brb_s?si… via YouTube

Jesus said clearly: “Just as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me” (Mt 25:40). Jesus asks you to discover Him in the members of society who are poor, despised, and abandoned. What a beautiful encounter that can be! #DilexitNos

So blessed to have Simon Cross come and share on Mission Spirituality with our #Pioneers today. Centring prayer, Lectio Divina and Enneagram are such great approaches for the self awareness and healthy connections we need. UnitedReformedChurch CMS Pioneer Seedbeds Congregational Fed

Connected with our Seedbeds and National Unity Government Myanmar Burmese colleagues over the weekend. The earthquake it’s far worse than is being reported. Could be over 10,000 deaths. The Junta are even bombing impacted areas. Seedbeds has launched an appeal we need your urgent help.

Pope Leo XIV explains his choice of name: "... I chose to take the name Leo XIV. There are different reasons for this, but mainly because Pope Leo XIII in his historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution.

Check out my latest article: Why Seedbeds Needs Cohorts: From Crowds to Community via Communitas linkedin.com/pulse/why-seed… via LinkedIn

Pilgrimage creates opportunity for connections, awareness & growth. Our latest Seedbeds #Pilgrims experienced this on #StCuthbertsWay this week. Grateful to all who made this possible! See this video by @ashbarker1969 instagram.com/reel/DLJxVc-oD…

Congratulations to Newbigin Pioneering Cohort 3! A huge year to incubate life and mission culminating in a pitch to an a lustrous resource panel. Inspirational final day. Grateful to all who made this day possible. Seedbeds UnitedReformedChurch Congregational Fed CMS Pioneer

Our very first Cohort of the the NCFE Certificate 3 in Sustainable Community Leadership came together for orientation today. Dreams can come true! Seedbeds, @BirminghamChristianCollege, newbiginCommunity

The national and international outlook can look bleak! However, I still believe in local as a way of flourishing in life together! All that to say I renewed my Co-operative Party membership today. We want to put local communities at the heart of decision-making.

We have a chance to secure Newbigin House with newbiginCommunity, but we need your help. Every penny counts! Giving details are here: newbigintrust.uk/winter-appeal