Celebrating Stories of Faith

Rachael leads Magdelene Community Church in Chopwell, Tyne and Wear — a new worshipping community without walls or windows, nestled in the heart of the local forest. In this episode, Rachael shares her remarkable journey of faith: from serving in the British Army in Afghanistan to discovering her calling to ministry. Hear how her story led to the birth of a growing, dynamic, and youthful Christian community that’s reimagining what church can look like in the 21st century.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

Mother and son, Nicola and James, help to run a new intergenerational Sunday morning service at St Clement's Church on the outskirts of York. They share their family’s story of faith and how the church is trying to connect more with people in their 20s to 40s, by creating meaningful spaces for all ages to worship and grow together.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

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