This stream will celebrate their work and will be for practitioners, by practitioners.  It will recount real examples of change on the ground and be a moving and inspiring stream for those who want to discover what community action really looks like.  It will be an honest account of the mistakes and successes of starting, running and maintaining Christian community action.  The stream will feature project workers and leaders from across the UK showing that faith is working to change our nation, from the grass roots.

The Leader of Faithworks, Malcolm Duncan, will be leading a main session on Celebrating Change.

Transforming our Environments
Dave Bookless, A Rocha UK, Anne Dannerolle, Hull Community Church, and Peter McGeary, Glamis Adventure Playground

Regenerating physical space breathes new life into our communities.  Hear the stories of three projects bringing change to their localities through rebuilding, regeneration and restoring earth to its natural beauty.  This session will include time to network so that experiences can be shared, and your questions answered.

Transforming Crisis Situations
Ross Hardy, Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team, Julian Prior, Open Door – Tyneside, and Jeremy Ravn, FOOD BANK

Change agents are bringing hope and literally saving lives in the most acute situations.  In this seminar hear the inspirational stories of three very different projects, modeling excellence as they serve those in crisis.  Take the opportunity to share with those who face similar pressures, dramas and heartaches in their work.

Transforming Isolation
Helen Hill, Aidan Lucas, and Mel Thomas

Isolation is a key cause of community breakdown.  These stories of hope provide creative approaches and different models of reaching some of the most marginalised people in our society: older people, sex workers, and those with mental health needs.  You will have the opportunity to share your story with those serving in the same field.