Fit 4 Function: Small Steps, Big Difference

The Diocese of Worcester

Explore the ways in which we can unlock the potential of our church buildings to help build stronger and more resilient communities

St. George's Church Annexe

<blockquote><strong>POSTPONED until October 2022.</strong></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><h1>Small steps, big difference</h1><p>Church buildings have been used for a range of activities beyond worship for hundreds of years. They are perfectly placed to provide essential local services, enable wider social connections, be venues for local businesses, and thrive as exciting multifunctional and versatile places that can transform and strengthen communities. </p><p>But as custodians of these wonderful buildings, it’s not always easy to work out what is possible, where to start, and what help we can get to achieve this.</p><p>Join us at St George’s Church in Kidderminster to explore the ways in which we can unlock the potential of our church buildings to help to build stronger and more resilient communities.  </p><p>Through a range of presentations and relevant case studies, themes will cover the extraordinary value that churches have in transforming their local communities, the importance of working in partnership to meet local needs and provide essential services, and the potential to develop them as income-generating business ventures.</p><p>There will also be practical advice on developing your project,  how to avoid common pitfalls, and the ever-important opportunity to raise your own questions.</p><h2>Confirmed speakers include:</h2><ul><li>Bishop Martin Gorick, Bishop of Dudley, Diocese of Worcester</li><li>Community Businesses in Church Buildings - Suzie Middleton, The Plunkett Foundation</li><li>The House of Good Report - Eddie Tulasiewicz, National Churches Trust</li><li>What can go wrong? - Becky Clark, Church Buildings Council</li><li>The Crossing the Threshold Toolkit - Wendy Coombey, Diocese of Hereford</li><li>Rev Amy Wearing, Upton Baptist Church</li></ul><p>The full agenda will be released in due course.</p>

<h2>Venue Information</h2><h3>Address:</h3><p>St George’s Church, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, DY10 2ES</p><h3>If coming by train:</h3><p>The church is located about 15 minutes’ walk from Kidderminster Railway Station. The easiest walking route to St George’s Church is by turning left out of the station onto Comberton Hill, then turning right at the Sher-e-Punjab curry house / Tesco Express on to George Street. Continue along George Street, passing the Golden Lion on your right, until you get to the large roundabout. Follow the roundabout around to the right on to the A456 (Coventry Street) and you’ll see the church by the junction of Radford Avenue.</p><h3>If coming by car:</h3><p>There is Disabled and limited parking (c. 20 spaces) on the drive in front of the church, and plenty of on-street parking on Gilbert Scott Way.  We have arranged additional parking at St George’s social club on the corner of Radford Avenue and Gilbert Scott Way (postcode DY10 2ES).</p><p>Wheelchair access is through the side door by the annexe.  Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available in the annexe.  There is a Hearing Loop system for those who require it.</p>

This conference has been organised collaboratively by the Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Anglican Dioceses of Birmingham, Coventry, Gloucester, Hereford, Lichfield and Worcester.

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