onwards and upwards...

Building a lasting legacy was a key phrase in the 2012 Games and is one which can be picked up by the Church.

During this summer of sport, alongside the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations, individual Christians and many Churches have been sharing faith through words and actions in a myriad ways. 

Elizabeth Harrison, Olympic Mobiliser for the Diocese of London, said that she hoped one of the legacies arising out of this engagement would be a greater desire for more of the same. That there would be a continuing desire to share faith through words and actions.

One of the ways we can all do that is through Hope. You may recall the Hope 08 initiative and Hope builds on that legacy.

Hope are already providing a wide range of resources for a raft of activities that will build up to a major mission initiative in 2014.

Gearing up for big things…

HOPE is building momentum towards a year of mission in 2014. Nationally denominations and Christian organisations are working together, using the HOPE brand so that in 2014 every denomination, church and individual Christian will be equipped to do more, in mission, together, in words and action. Already churches are working together and planning missions in 2013 and 2014 in Leicester, Manchester, Cornwall, Norwich and elsewhere. In Leicestershire, for example, four forums will be held this month around the county to mobilise as many networks, churches, towns and villages as possible.

Contact the HOPE office… www.hopetogether.org.uk if you want support planning HOPE in your area.

I plan to switch this 2012 Games blog to focus on the Hope initiative and therefore would love to hear of any stories and any plans you might have about engaging with Hope and building on the legacy of engagement with our communities in sharing faith through words and actions.