Belonging and Involvement

Select a resource to suit your needs and context.

Specialist advice Get advice and assistance from clergy and lay people

Opening the Circle A practical workshop on making your parish the most welcoming community it can be

Lewis Centre for Church Leadership Browse articles on the topic of belonging

Pathways A tool for organising the efforts and activities of a local church to help make disciples

Practical ideas

  • Start a social group that meets a need within your community, for example, a Men’s Shed, a playgroup, a regular movie night, or a ‘Soup group’ for the lonely. It could be seasonal, weekly or run on an ad-hoc basis.

  • Invite people who are isolating at home or housebound to join an online group, for example, Hope Book Club. 

  • Visit parishioners and send cards/emails to show care or mark milestones. 


Communities of care Stories about communities of care in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland

Community engagement Stories about community engagement in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland