Read our stories of faith from everyday people. Find out how they found God, what their relationship with Him means to them and how it affects the way they live their lives.
Stories of faith
A Faith Nurtured Since Childhood
Lucy Hargraves is a Children’s Worker for the Places Project, an initiative dedicated to helping families, children, and young people grow closer to God. We recently caught up with Lucy, who reflected on her own faith journey and how pivotal her upbringing was to shaping her current vocation to work with children.
A return to faith
Angela had been having a hard time in 2021 when she felt drawn to the Church out of the blue. What followed was a transformative journey, one that continues to shape her life for the better to this day.
Baby Interrupted Bible Study | Beth Hampson
Beth Hampson, a passionate member of Christ Church Pennington in Leigh, found having a baby made it difficult to go to her evening Bible study. Recognising it was an issue shared by other new mums in the church, Beth set up a daytime bible study called 'BIBS' - Baby Interrupted Bible Study.
A life changed by Jesus
As a young mum who had fled an abusive relationship, Jenny found herself on a destructive path of alcohol and drug abuse.
A faith ever evolving
Losing my job, ending a relationship and catching Covid, it almost felt like a spiritual pruning. I've come through stronger and more sure of what I believe and who I believe in.
Looking forward to moving back to Salford
Marie Pattison will is to be ordained deacon on Sunday and will serve in the benefice of Walkden and Little Hulton.
From Africa to Bury
For me, the importance of ordination is that it adds a public dimension of visibility and accountability to my calling to share and teach our faith.
I decided to stop arguing with God
Following God's call, André Adefope will be ordained deacon on Sunday 3 July and will serve his curacy in churches at Deane and Lostock.
Children celebrating difference
Nicola works with children and young people as part of the Children Changing Places Project, helping them to develop their Christian discipleship pathway.
From cars to climate change
Lovely Chavan uses her God-given talents to care for the environment and is speaking out on climate change ahead of the COP26 meeting in November 2021.
