Anna Chaplaincy supporting older people continues to grow at a rapid rate. The new Spiritual Care Series offering training to those supporting older people has been well received by churches who have run the course - including St John’s who were one of the first! There are now over 280 Anna Chaplains or those in equivalent role across the country. This is a doubling, year on year, with many stories of encouragement from those taking on this role.

Jane Butcher and Julia Burton-Jones from Anna Chaplaincy at the Animating Seniors conference in Westminister.

Parenting for Faith has recently launched the Parenting Teens course and resources alongside their resources for parenting babies and toddlers and children with resources for grandparents coming soon. The team will be hard at work over the summer being involved at the New Wine conferences speaking and sharing the work of our ministries.

Messy Church has launched Messy Adventures which supports the Messy Church goes Wild, a movement which aims to encourage Messy Churches to meet God outdoors and to be more eco-aware in all we do, as individuals, families, and groups.

My role representing the range of BRF ministries is busy, varied and very rewarding to be part of various networks and conferences across the UK. Being conference season at the moment gives opportunities to keep up to date with the needs of individuals, churches and denominations which is always beneficial. Likewise speaking at churches and church groups about the ministries is always rewarding as we see and hear stories from churches across a wide range of denominations.

We are very grateful for your prayers and support. Thank you.

Jane Butcher (Bible Reading Fellowship BRF)