Meeting 15th January 2018
Agenda and papers for the DCRF meeting held on 15th January 2018
Focus on Farming from DCRF
A report from the discussion held at the meeting of the Devon Churches Rural Forum meeting on January 15th 2018
25 Year Environment Plan - January 2018
Information related to the new 25 Year Environment Plan
Overview of Global Water & Fisheries Issues
by John Wibberley
Earth to Earth
by Dr Stefan Buckzati
The Potting Shed Church in Nottinghamshire
Exploring the Christian faith and building community
through a fresh approach to rural church
Resourcing Rural Ministry - Practical Insights for Mission
By Simon Martin with Caroline Hewlett, Rona Orme and Becky Payne. Edited by Jill Hopkinson
Rural Resource Churches
A presentation given by Barry Dugmore (Exeter Diocese Mission Enabler) at the DCRF meeting on 15th January 2018 and various Rural Resource Church Examples
Food Strategy
Link to Devon's Food Strategy
Natural Capital
Links to information on "Natural Capital"
Food, Farming and Related Organisations
A summary of links to food and farming related organisations websites
Soil Matters
Links to Information, Projects, Comment and Research on Soil Erosion and Care
Public Money for Public Goods
Recent Links to speeches and policy announcements relating to Brexit and Public Money for Public Goods
Agriculture: Brexit VISION to 2040
Agriculture: Brexit VISION to 2040 - a paper by Professor John Wibberley
Just Food? Food & Farming for a Sustainable Future
An Afterword written by Professor John Wibberley for the book "Just Food? Food & Farming for a Sustainable Future" edited by Barbara Butler
Social and Economic Consequences of Brexit
A look at the impact of various policy initiatives, including Brexit, on the rural economy, with some useful links. Presentation given by Rose Regeneration at the National Rural Officers Conference November 2017
Food Ethics and Future Food
Presentation slides from the Lecture given by David Pink, Emeritus Professor of Crop Improvement at the National Rural Officers Conference November 2017
Dispersed Rural Food Banks
A presentation by Barry Jackson given at the Rural Officers Conference November 2017
Dispersed Rural Food Banks
A presentation by Barry Jackson given at the Rural Officers Conference November 2017
LEAP Local Energy Advice Programme
News release from DCC regarding help and advice available for people in fuel poverty
Grants for Farming in Devon
The LEADER REAL (Rural Enterprise and Local Livelihoods) Devon programme, which is being overseen by Devon County Council, is providing £1.2 million to boost the rural economy and generate new jobs. So far, £400,000 has been allocated in support of 17 businesses – and more applications are being sought.
Church and Countryside
A primer in rural theology
Born of Water, Born of Spirit
“Supporting the ministry of the Baptised in small congregations”
Re-imagining Rural Ministry Forum discussion
Proceedings of the DCRF discussion on rural ministry November 2017
Germinate resources
Here you will find info on Germinate Groups and Courses
Strategy for Rural Mission in Cumbria
Ecumenical Mission Communities in Cumbria
Meeting 16th November 2017
Agenda and Papers for the meeting of the Forum on 16th November 2017 - main item - re-imagining rural ministry
Umoja - Swahili for Unity or Togetherness
Helping local churches work with their communities
Setting God's People Free
Church of England Report on enabling and releasing the gifts all
Walking the Way - a URC resource
Living the life of Jesus today
Mutual Ministry in Northern Michigan, USA
Mutual ministry of all the baptised as distinct from clerical, or even Team ministry
Asset Based Community Development - A Theological Reflection
Ways of listening to our communities and enabling and encouraging the gifts of all
Local Shared Ministry in New Zealand
The diocese of Auckland has developed a new model of ministry involving the whole church
Meeting with Jill Hopkinson
notes from our meeting with Jill Hopkinson - National Rural Officer C of E October 2017
Crossing the Threshold
Launched nationally in November 2017, the fully-revised and expanded Crossing the Threshold toolkit offers a step-by-step guide to managing a church building project.
National Launch of Crossing the Threshold Toolkit
Launched nationally in November 2017, the fully-revised and expanded Crossing the Threshold toolkit offers a step-by-step guide to managing a church building project.
Events, conferences, workshops
See our updated page here
Growing the Rural Church Christmas Video
A message from Marian
The Sheldon Hub
Support for People in Ministry - find their link here
Woolacombe
Coffee morning, community lunch club, bereavement group, cream teas (in summer)
