Helping local churches build transforming relationships with their communities - practical advice, 30 projects, Β£2k grants, leadership training & civic support

Joined May 2012
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Huge congratulations to our all 2025 Cinnamon Incubator Finalists and especially our winners BRITE Box. We'll be journeying with them all over the next two years as part of the Cinnamon Incubator. Be part of the journey at bit.ly/4ikBCEF
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The best is yet to come! Come and be part of the journey by donating at bit.ly/4ikBCEF

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After months of planning and hundreds of applications, five brilliant social action projects will go head-to-head at this year's Cinnamon Incubator final. bit.ly/4ikBCEF
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**LAST CHANCE TO JOIN MISSIONAL LISTENING WORKSHOP ** Tomorrow 9.20am-1.00pm online. Come and join the wonderful Diane McWilliam to learn how to listen to what's going on in your community and what God wants you to do in response. πŸ‘‰ BOOK NOW bit.ly/4gJMwnX
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"Keep one ear to heaven and one ear to the ground' Sound advice, but it can get a little noisy! And there are lots of people with opinions to complicate matters. So, come and see how you can get clarity. πŸ‘‰ DOWNLOAD YOUR MISSIONAL LISTENING GUIDE bit.ly/48Ew5aw
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There's a lot of polarising views out there at the moment. It’s easy to retreat into the safety of communities that think and act like us. It’s equally tempting to vilify or stereotype those whose views we find at odds with our own. πŸ‘‰ READ MORE bit.ly/3VGEcfi
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**MISSIONAL LISTENING TRAINING TOMORROW** Come join us tomorrow (or next Tuesday 7 October) to learn how to see your community in a new light. This is the foundational knowledge EVERY brilliant social action project needs to thrive. πŸ‘‰ BOOK NOW bit.ly/4gJMwnX
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When faced with any problem, it's easy to focus on the things that are lacking. Before we jump to solve the problems, we need to look at what we already have. We'll walk you through what to do in our Missional Listening workshops. πŸ‘‰ Check them out bit.ly/4gJMwnX
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If you want to learn about what's going on in your community, then you need to listen and that means asking the right questions. The results might surprise you! πŸ‘‰ Check out our tips bit.ly/48Ew5aw
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Our Missional Listening training will help church leaders, volunteers and activists to listen to God and to their community more effectively. πŸ‘‰ Book Now bit.ly/4gJMwnX
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If you're anything like us, you see a challenge and you want to jump in with both feet. But, it's often worth taking a beat to make sure that what you do is meeting a real need. πŸ‘‰ Check out our step-by-step guide to Missional Listening bit.ly/3FeFl3l
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Calling all our friends in the Cambridge area πŸ“£ Leaders of faith-based community projects are coming together for a morning of practical support and inspiration. We'd love to see you there! πŸ‘‰ Book your place bit.ly/4ptsbaI
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Debbie leads a number of toddler groups in her church. She joined Connect Academy to gain confidence and professionalism. Read Debbie's story πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/451ttjE
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Ali had been doing community work for years and joined Academy to update her skills and learn how to reach more people through her community garden. READ ALI'S STORY πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3H5kh5R
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After years of working in the corporate sector, Gervis wanted to gain skills to make the move into full-time community work. Read Gervis's story πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4lMxRKE
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Introducing Connect Academy – the complete course for anyone setting up, leading or involved with faith-based community work. Join us for a 9-month journey where you'll be equipped to lead impactful faith-based social action projects. πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4l7eQBy
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**Faith-based social action is changing** Join us on Friday 5 Sept or Monday 12 Sept as we explore the shifting landscape of mission, money, and community transformation. bit.ly/4c3jJqQ
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Introducing Connect Academy – the complete course for anyone setting up, leading or involved with faith-based community work. πŸ‘‰ DOWNLOAD YOUR PROSPECTUS bit.ly/4l7eQBy
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Registration is NOW OPEN for Cinnamon Connect Academy 2025! We'd love to help you develop the skills and confidence to set up, lead and sustain brilliant work in your community! FIND OUT MORE πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4l7eQBy
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Introducing Connect Academy – the complete course for anyone setting up, leading or involved with faith-based community work. 🧑 9 Training Modules 🧑 9 Learning Hubs 🧑 1:1 Coaching 🧑 NEW In-Person Residential in Glasgow (Nov 2025!) πŸ‘‰ FIND OUT MORE bit.ly/4l7eQBy
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