…the Ecclesiological Society published August 2011 ecclsoc.org/resources/downloads/page/3 Giles, Richard. Re-Pitching the Tent: Re-ordering the Church Building for Worship and Mission in the New Millennium, Norwich, 1996. www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/title/re-pitching-the-tent-re-ordering-the-church-building-for-worship-and-mission-in-the-new-millennium/author/giles-richard/ 7.2 Making changes…
…alternative use for a place of worship org.uk/advice/caring-for-heritage/places-of-worship In 2019, Historic England published a revised edition of their guidance on making changes to a historic places of worship. Here you…
…to understand your place of worship, its history and any previous changes that have taken place. This is a requirement for any building project involving a listed place of worship….
Social enterprises: Part of the future for rural places of worship Pioneering research commissioned by Heritage Lottery Fund shows that social enterprise can help the sustainability of places of worship…
…websites are kept up to date. 8. Opening up your Place of Worship In this section… 8.1 Making your building accessible 8.2 Security 8.3 Health and Safety 8.3.1 First it…
…and sites.. Preventing potential theft is obviously paramount, but advice is also given on dealing with its unfortunate aftermath. historicengland.org.uk/advice/caring-for-heritage/places-of-worship/places-of-worship-at-risk/metal-theft In October 2019, Historic England produced a guidance note collating…
…which covers all aspects of looking after a place of worship. Called Caring for Places of Worship (2010), it can be downloaded at www.english-heritage.org.uk/publications/caring-for-places-of-worship. Other information can be found at…
…leading worship is becoming increasingly important. Worshipping Together is designed to enable those who worship in rural churches to plan and lead worship that is appropriate for their contexts and…
…worship is regular maintenance. Preventative maintenance keeps up a building’s appearance and extends its life. It also prevents the loss of original fabric, as less material is lost in regular,…
…websites are kept up to date. 9. Education and Working with Schools Places of worship offer a multi-faceted education resource. They can illustrate local and national history, art, architectural, crafts,…
