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Summer appeal focuses on youth

Church Army, the society of Anglican evangelists, has put children and young people firmly at the centre of its summer appeal for 2004.

Around the time Church Army was founded, 55% of English children were enrolled in Christian Sunday Schools and today this figure is less than 4%.

In his letter to supporters, Church Army’s Chief Secretary, Philip Johanson OBE points out that: ”It is vitally important for Church Army to continue its work with children and young people, helping them to understand the relevance of the Christian faith for them in the 21st century.”

Church Army relies entirely on individuals and parishes for its funding and this year’s summer campaign has chosen to highlight a real issue of concern within the Church and show what Church Army projects are doing about it.

The fundraising letter and leaflet highlight projects in Liverpool, Oxford, Cardiff, Nottingham, Bradford, Newcastle, Greenwich and Stoke where Church Army evangelists are making a real difference and building new foundations with young people.

“We are committed to building the foundations of effective community wherever we find ourselves working” comments Philip Johanson, who continues: “I gave the keynote address on the theme of ‘Future Church’ at Christian Resources Exhibition this year and stressed the importance of ensuring that the mission context of church must be shaped by what is needed and not by what we might prefer it to be.

“Fewer people than ever before have any meaningful links with church and its culture, and we are at the cutting edge of building new foundations with young people. Church Army supports all this long-term work, and needs funds to ensure that similar projects can be established in many more areas.”

To contribute to Church Army’s work log onto www.churcharmy.org.uk or phone the donations hotline on 020 8309 3562 or send your donation to Church Army, Marlowe House, 109 Station Rd, Sidcup, Kent DA15 7AD.

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		Summer appeal focuses on youth Church Army, the society of Anglican evangelists, has put children and young people firmly at the centre of its summer appeal for 2004. Around the time Church Army was founded, 55% of English children were enrolled in Christian Sunday Schools and today this figure is less than 4%. In his letter to supporters, Church Army’s Chief Secretary, Philip Johanson OBE points out that: ”It is vitally important for Church Army to continue its work with children and young people, helping them to understand the relevance of the Christian faith for them in the 21st century.” Church Army relies entirely on individuals and parishes for its funding and this year’s summer campaign has chosen to highlight a real issue of concern within the Church and show what Church Army projects are doing about it. The fundraising letter and leaflet highlight projects in Liverpool, Oxford, Cardiff, Nottingham, Bradford, Newcastle, Greenwich and Stoke where Church Army evangelists are making a real difference and building new foundations with young people. “We are committed to building the foundations of effective community wherever we find ourselves working” comments Philip Johanson, who continues: “I gave the keynote address on the theme of ‘Future Church’ at Christian Resources Exhibition this year and stressed the importance of ensuring that the mission context of church must be shaped by what is needed and not by what we might prefer it to be. “Fewer people than ever before have any meaningful links with church and its culture, and we are at the cutting edge of building new foundations with young people. Church Army supports all this long-term work, and needs funds to ensure that similar projects can be established in many more areas.” To contribute to Church Army’s work log onto www.churcharmy.org.uk or phone the donations hotline on 020 8309 3562 or send your donation to Church Army, Marlowe House, 109 Station Rd, Sidcup, Kent DA15 7AD. © Christian Family Network is run by CPO, supported by Care for the Family, Marriage Resource, Positive Parenting, Care, Women Alive, Christian Herald and many others.