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Christ Church Bridlington

Mission-shaped thinking in a larger church

Released 22nd October 2010

In the main, English larger churches have kept a distance from the fresh expressions agenda. Running what they already have, and drawing others to it, takes their energy and yields good numbers. So when Sheffield Centre heard of a story that bucked this trend we were intrigued.

Christ Church serves the northern seaside town of Bridlington which has a significant UPA element. Yet it embodies an intentional diversity of congregations, both within and beyond the church site and they spend more on community programmes than the church budget. Together these make a truly effective network. It is a signal story of corporate life in the Spirit among poor and working people.