Phil Metcalf is the West Midlands region’s Further Education Chaplaincy ambassador, a new collaboratively-funded three year role. Since Phil began the role in January 2018, there have been significant developments in promoting new FE chaplaincies. Phil is currently working with…
Ever felt a bit like Jonah? Perhaps you have felt called to do a challenging job – are you getting stuck in? Or running away? Do you sometimes feel swallowed up by the size of the task? Or maybe things…
Booking has just opened for this year’s Chaplaincy Central conference – for all those working in education chaplaincy at primary, secondary or FE level. The conference takes place on 20th June 2018 at Life Community Church, Lodge Road, Birmingham B18 5PW. Further details…
Calling Young Disciples is the Diocese of Worcester’s new initiative to strengthen its work alongside children, young people and families. Saltley Research and Evaluation working with the diocese to evaluate the initiative, capture learning from the work and understand the…
It’s been hugely encouraging in recent weeks to see people engaging with our Christians in Practice research (see our publications page to download). One place is cropped up is the Word on the Streets website, which is a ‘a blog…
As a young researcher the historical figure who inspired me to want to put research to social good was Seebohm Rowntree, the Quaker chocolate manufacturer and pioneering social investigator – one of a long line of Quakers who sought to…
It was fabulous to spend yesterday in the company of so many committed and enthusiastic people yesterday at the launch of the CUF/Saltley Trust report Christians in Practice: Connecting Discipleship and Community Engagement. Thank you to all who came! The…
Getting involved in their local community helps Christians grow in their faith, according to a survey of more than 1,000 churchgoers in the dioceses of Birmingham and Lichfield. In the study, carried out by St Peter’s Saltley Trust and Church…
Two organisations we’ve been partnering with over the last couple of years have exciting staff vacancies at the moment: If you’re passionate about how the church can partner with others in tackling a wide range of social issues including poverty,…
Not long to wait now until the launch of Christians in Practice, written by Simon Foster and researched by a team from the Church Urban Fund and St Peter’s Saltley Trust. Based on research with churches and their members in…