Age 100 and still praying for her girls
Jo Slater met one of our supporters last summer, who shared the story of her own Crusader Leader - who despite being 100 years old still regularly prays for the members of her Group... I met Margaret Brown, a former Girl Crusader at Hove, during the summer when we were both...
How to Include Autistic Children and Young People in Church
"Without considered and intentional measures, many aspects of church life can pose challenges for autistic children and young people." - Mark Arnold 'How To Include Autistic Children And Young People In Church' is a new book written by Mark Arnold (Additional Needs Ministry Director) and part of the popular Grove Youth...
The man who trained a movement
If there is one face from the last forty years that most Urban Saints Leaders would recognise, it is probably that of Brian Spurling. In his 28 years of paid service, he has travelled well over 300,000 miles and organised/run over 400 training/regional/ national events. At Christmas he officially retired, and...
Not alone and not afraid
We recently had our Spring 24/2 prayer event and several Urban Saints Groups participated in Our Big Journey. It is so powerful to see that God is not limited in the way humans are! We were able to be in different spaces physically, but it was clear that the Holy...
Additional Needs Ministry update
‘And God is able to shower all kinds of blessings on you. So in all things and at all times you will have everything you need. You will do more and more good works’ 2 Corinthians 9:8 (Accessible Edition New Testament, a project which we are collaborating in with Biblica). Your generosity has...
What a Journey
Over the weekend of 25th to 27th March, groups across Urban Saints took part in Our Big Journey - journeying together as one as a sign of belonging and togetherness. We had Journeys taking place along coasts, in parks, through the streets and even by canoe. So what was Our...