Participating in the conversation A big encouragement for RI earlier this year was the Being Missional Today conference in June hosted at Coventry Cathedral. We received feedback from a third of those attending – a high response rate from such a large group. This feedback was hugely affirming and encouraging. There were a few things to improve. But … Read more
The Reconciling Mission podcast has released a new episode exploring the role of coaching within the Reconciling Mission programme. Listen here >> Host Mina Munns was joined by Rebi Hedger, mentor, coach, and founder of Colab, which equips individuals, churches, and organisations to collaborate by sharing gifts and resources. Rebi is passionate about creating safe … Read more
In this episode we speak with Rachel Schaeffer, a priest from Newcastle Diocese who has been through the Reconciling Mission programme. She reflects on what she’s learned about leading from behind and discovering the treasures already present in her community. Rachel first joined the Reconciling Mission programme at the invitation of her diocesan Bishop. Rachel … Read more
The Reconciling Mission podcast returned with an episode exploring asset-based community development (ABCD). Host Mina Munns was joined by Revd Al Barrett and Paul Wright, facilitators on the Reconciling Mission residentials at the outset of the programme. Listen here… From deficits to gifts Traditional church grant applications often start by asking: what’s wrong? Paul explained … Read more
In the first episode of the Reconciling Mission podcast, host Mina Munns, Network Lead for the Reconciling Mission programme, sat down with Alastair, the creator of the initiative, to unpack how churches can engage more meaningfully with their local communities. The Reconciling Mission programme is more than just an educational framework. As Alastair explained, many … Read more
What does mission look like in the church today? For some, it still feels like hard work, carrying the weight of responsibility, chasing numbers, and striving to bring more people into the pews. The Reconciling Mission programme offers a different vision. It helps clergy and communities rediscover mission not as a burden, but as a … Read more
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Reconciling Mission Podcast, a brand-new podcast inviting churches and community leaders to explore fresh ways of engaging with their neighbourhoods. The series explores approaches that focus on openness, generosity, and building relationships over rigid agendas. What does it mean to say “yes” to opportunities that might … Read more
Over recent weeks we have been reconnecting with past participants of the Reconciling Mission 18-month long programme. Their reflections highlight the programme’s lasting impact and underline why we are pleased to be recruiting our next cohort for 2026. For many clergy, mission can feel like it is measured in numbers, pressure, and decline. Reconciling Mission … Read more
A Gentle Breeze A Gentle Breeze People have been showing up unexpectedly at church. The Bible Society’s much-publicised report, The Quiet Revival, records some of this. Over recent weeks, I’ve noticed this reality in my local parish in Malvern, in Worcester Diocese. It’s also been striking that participants across the country in our Reconciling Mission programme have commented … Read more
We’re pleased to share that Reconciliation Initiatives (RI) is expanding its work into a new country, Kenya, through a new partnership with the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK). Together, we will be delivering pilot learning and development programmes in 2025 and 2026. As part of this significant step, we’re delighted to welcome Revd Fedis Nyagah … Read more