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Useful publications offering practical advice and examples of visitor welcome projects, heritage interpretation and educational activities. If you have found a source that has helped you please let us know.



God's Own Country PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 22 January 2008 17:24

A practical, easy-to-use resource pack for rural churches, produced by the Church of Scotland. It contains a Community Value Toolkit with a wide range of supporting discussion material and project ideas, and is suitable for all denominations. As well as a discussion paper on "Welcome Worship and Tourism", the pack includes sections on Rural Theology, Sacred Space, Connecting with Community, and Mission Opportunities. More information and how to purchase here.
 

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 11 August 2011 14:00
 
Inspirational resource PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 25 May 2007 12:39
In May 2007 The Churches Conservation Trust launches Sacred Art: stone and glass – the work of Bodley and Kempe, an exciting new primary learning CD-ROM which uses Victorian churches as a starting point to inspire curriculum-based work in art and design.
Last Updated on Monday, 22 October 2007 11:56
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Open for You PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 06 February 2007 02:00
Open for YouOpen for You: The Church, the Visitor and the Gospel

Author: Paul Bond. Canterbury Press Norwich (2006) ISBN-10: 1853117145.  This practical manual encourages local congregations to look at every aspect of their building and suggests ways of meeting visitors' needs, from ensuring comfort to providing a quiet place for prayer, and making the Christian faith fully accessible.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 February 2007 22:04
 
Exploring Churches PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 06 February 2007 00:00

Exploring ChurchesExploring Churches

A resource for teachers and parents and for churches welcoming schools visits. It will help to make the most of a visit to a church and churchyard and is full of interesting ideas for activities. It covers most aspects of the school curriculum with sections on Citizenship and other places of worship. There are photocopiable drawings and resource sheets, including a Picture Library, Timeline and on-site activity sheet.
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 July 2007 17:39
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The Church Explorer's Handbook PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 05 February 2007 00:00
Church ExplorersThe Church Explorer's Handbook
Author Clive Fewins. A friendly, non-technical illustrated guide to church buildings and their contents for all who enjoy looking at churches. Published in association with The Open Churches Trust, founded in 1994 by Andrew Lloyd Webber to encourage local churches to stay unlocked.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 February 2007 22:19
 


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