http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Groups/153515/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Features.aspx Latest articles from Features, Bristol:networks 2013, Bristol:networks en Insight by Endis, www.endis.com 1440 http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/353995/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Pray_for_Schools.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/353995/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Pray_for_Schools.aspx Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT Pray for School fortnight brings together people who have a heart for schools in a local area. Tell us what your group is doing on www.prayforschools.org http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/347941/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Schools_need_more.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/347941/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Schools_need_more.aspx Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT This report reveals an ongoing concern and desire to influence the way education is delivered in 21st Century Britain. There is much that needs to change... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/341187/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Pray_4_Families.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/341187/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Pray_4_Families.aspx Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Families are in urgent need of our prayers. Our church family and the families in our church area are all our brothers and sisters. http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/340535/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Certificate_of_Leadership.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/340535/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Certificate_of_Leadership.aspx Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT We're looking to find current leaders wishing to develop their skills and knowledge of leadership within the church and kingdom spheres, and potential leaders of the future http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/338045/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Home_for_good.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/338045/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Home_for_good.aspx Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Could you use your home for good by providing a foster placement for a child? Or could you provide a child with a home for good by adopting them into your family? http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/336716/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Getting_Started_In.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/336716/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Getting_Started_In.aspx Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Where do you begin when you want to reach your local school? http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/336711/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Making_magical_Christmas.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/336711/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Making_magical_Christmas.aspx Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taking part in family traditions at Christmas is a big part of the fun of the season for children – it’s something they can look forward to as eagerly as receiving their presents! http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/335667/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Pray_For_Schools.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/335667/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Pray_For_Schools.aspx Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT We need to believe God’s promises for the children and not grow weary of praying. Perhaps you could talk to people in your church about joining you as you pray. http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/335155/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/MPs_express_their.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/335155/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/MPs_express_their.aspx Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The policy would disproportionately benefit poorer families, which is particularly timely given the launch this week of a new consultation on redressing child poverty. http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/332777/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Shelter.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/332777/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Shelter.aspx Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT While the new James Bond movie had the biggest Bond opening weekend in half a century, the sky seemed to literally fall in two days later... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/332774/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Christians_wanting_to.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/332774/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Christians_wanting_to.aspx Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Christian parents stand to make a life-changing contribution to the many children who are not in a permanent and loving family home http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/332776/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Urgent_Call_to.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/332776/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Urgent_Call_to.aspx Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT a rare opportunity to see real progress on recognising marriage in the tax system – one which we may not have again for a very long time http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/319588/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Pray_For_Schools.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/319588/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Pray_For_Schools.aspx Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT The last few months have been a busy time for Pray for Schools. http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/316257/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Government_confusion_over.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/316257/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Government_confusion_over.aspx Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT the government is misleading the public in order to push through deeply divisive marriage legislation. http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/314583/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Government_easing_of.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/314583/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Government_easing_of.aspx Wed, 30 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Easing of the adoption process announced in the Queen's speech should be encouraging to the Christian community... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/304200/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/What_is_Education.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/304200/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/What_is_Education.aspx Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 'Schools should be factories in which raw products, children, are to be shaped and formed into finished products...' http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/303259/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Coalition_for_Marriage.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/303259/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Coalition_for_Marriage.aspx Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT In light of the Government's stated intention to redefine marriage to include same-sex couples, CARE and other concerned... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/303221/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Bible_Reading_Notes.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/303221/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Bible_Reading_Notes.aspx Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT If you used to order this material through the Wesley Owen Bookshop in Bristol and, now that the store is closed... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/302087/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Britain_The_European.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/302087/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Britain_The_European.aspx Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT According to newspapers the UK has the “worst record in family breakdown in Europe.” If this is true, what can the local church do to play its part? http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/302056/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Show_your_support.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/302056/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Show_your_support.aspx Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT ...the government is planning to begin a consultation on changing the definition of marriage to introduce same-sex marriage... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/300396/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Christian_marriages_are.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/300396/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Christian_marriages_are.aspx Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT ...they are happier in their marriages and better at staying married than non-Christians... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/300095/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Table_Talk_for.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/300095/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Table_Talk_for.aspx Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT “No leader or teacher, just friends talking with friends about the issues that matter" http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/299351/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Kairos_1_week.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/299351/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Kairos_1_week.aspx Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our upcoming missions training course 'Kairos' runs from Monday Feb13 to Friday Feb 17th, 9-5pm, at Woodlands church. We are running it... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/299294/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/SU_Schools_report.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/299294/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/SU_Schools_report.aspx Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Latest report on Schools from Margaret at Scripture Union. Do have a read and be encouraged! http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/298215/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Coffee_Shop_Theology.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/298215/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Coffee_Shop_Theology.aspx Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Explore mission and marginalisation in a culture of cutbacks. We’ll provide the coffee, the facilitator and the creative reflection process – you bring the local insights! http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/291467/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Assembly_Line.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/291467/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Assembly_Line.aspx Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Few people realise they could possibly have a wonderfully fulfilling ministry in taking school assembly, yet it is the most important opportunity for... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/288662/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Education_Sunday_2012.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/288662/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Education_Sunday_2012.aspx Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sermon or homily notes: Ideas to inspire your own sermon or homily... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/286683/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/FREE_help_from.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/286683/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/FREE_help_from.aspx Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT I will be available to youth, student and church groups in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/281898/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Challenging_Times_Challenging.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/281898/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Challenging_Times_Challenging.aspx Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT Limited university places, higher tuition fees, cuts in youth provision, drastically high youth unemployment, and continued... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/281897/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Youth_unemployment_rises.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/281897/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Youth_unemployment_rises.aspx Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT Churches Together England, Frontier Youth Trust (FYT) and the Church Urban Fund (CUF) are investigating young people’s... http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/281089/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Faith_based_youth.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/281089/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Faith_based_youth.aspx Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT Oasis College, Centre for Youth Ministry and Frontier Youth Trust (FYT) has been supporting research into what faith-based youth workers think of the Big Society. http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/237540/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/New_Bristol_Schools.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/237540/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/New_Bristol_Schools.aspx Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The CROSS Initiative is a network of churches, Para church organisations and individual Christians across Bristol http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/237539/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Pray_for_Schools.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/237539/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/Pray_for_Schools.aspx Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT We’ve been thrilled with the response to our news that the Schools Prayer Network has been renamed ‘Pray for Schools’ http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/237538/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/The_Cross_Initiative.aspx http://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk/Articles/237538/Home/Action_Zones/Education_and_Family/Features/The_Cross_Initiative.aspx Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The CROSS Initiative is a new network of Christians working in or supporting schools in the Bristol area.