Celebrating Stories of Faith

Calum is a vicar in Bramhall near Stockport and shares how the church there has welcomed people inside the building through Heritage Open Days and an Art Festival. These events are used as an opportunity to build community and show visitors the living stones of the church - the people - and some of what they believe.Listen to more stories of faith from the north, with other podcasts in this series.If you have a faith story you'd like to share email faithinthenorth@archbishopofyork.org

Steve is a vicar working in Sale in South Manchester. He shares his journey of faith, which has lead him to oversee church planting from a parish in the Diocese of Chester. He also reflects on a recent pilgrimage to Turkey to see what can be learned from St Paul and the mission of the early church.Listen to more stories of faith from the north, with other podcasts in this series.If you have a faith story you'd like to share email faithinthenorth@archbishopofyork.org

Elaine talks about how responding to God’s call throughout her life has taken her to places she would not have thought of. The church where she has ministered most recently has seen a large influx of people from across the world. The key to growth she feels is the welcome that is offered and being ready to listen and learn from others’ stories. Listen to more stories of faith from the north, with other podcasts in this series.If you have a faith story you'd like to share email faithinthenorth@archbishopofyork.org

Carol shares how her faith has got her through both dark and happy times. After responding to God’s call, she works to connect with young people and help them find hope for the future. Her trust in God is unfailing.Listen to more stories of faith from the north, with other podcasts in this series.If you have a faith story you'd like to share email faithinthenorth@archbishopofyork.org

Based in the Lake District, John helps people connect with nature in a profound spiritual way, encouraging them to experience the awe, wonder and beauty of the Creator God. Whether people have a faith or not, he hopes that they will nurture a deep love for nature and a desire to care for all creation.Listen to more stories of faith from the north, with other podcasts in this series.If you have a faith story you'd like to share email faithinthenorth@archbishopofyork.org

John speaks about establishing a new church along the A66 corridor in Cumbria to reach out and engage with children and young families, working in synergy with local parish churches across a wide area.Listen to more stories of faith from the north, with other podcasts in this series.If you have a faith story you'd like to share email faithinthenorth@archbishopofyork.org

Philip is the Canon Precentor at Liverpool Cathedral. He shares something of the history of the cathedral, what it means to him and the people of Liverpool. He has led people on pilgrimage from Wigan to the cathedral, to Cologne, and also welcomes others who come to Liverpool on their own pilgrimage journeys.Listen to more stories of faith from the north, with other podcasts in this series.If you have a faith story you'd like to share email faithinthenorth@archbishopofyork.org

Russ works as a prison chaplain and also serves in his local parish church. He shares how God has led him on a path through his life to a place that enables him to help people emerge from the dark places they can find themselves in, finding hope and acceptance in Christ.Listen to more stories of faith from the north, with other podcasts in this series.If you have a faith story you'd like to share email faithinthenorth@archbishopofyork.org

Helen works at St Andrew's Community Network as an advisor. She shares her journey of faith and overcoming addiction, trusting God to help her through this and other challenges she has faced. Looking back, she can see God with her throughout her life, never giving up on her.Listen to more stories of faith from the north, with other podcasts in this series.If you have a faith story you'd like to share email faithinthenorth@archbishopofyork.org