Lincolnshire Ecumenical Myriad Hub is an opportunity for people who are feeling called and inspired by God to plant, lead and develop new worshipping communities.
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A partnership between Myriad, part of the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication (CCX), Churches Together in All Lincolnshire, and the associated Denominations, and the Lincolnshire Pioneer Community – we are looking to host a learning community to help equip and resource lay and ecumenical church planters in Lincolnshire.

Over two and half years, the hub will provide you with a range of key tools to accompany you and your teams as you journey with us and seek to plant, establish and grow communities of faith in your local area.

Each lay planter will be supported by an oversight minister. This will usually be the recognised leader of your sending church (ordained if within the Church of England).
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Who is the Hub Aimed At

It is for anyone who feels called to start a new worshipping community as part of the life of their church and local community, but ideally with an ecumenical leaning, and probably involving Lay leadership.

You may not yet have worked out what it looks like and would benefit from gathering with other like-minded people to discover how to go about it...
Or you may have recently started a new church or faith community, say in the last 12 months, and find that you need training and support.

You will need to have a team of at least two (If a married couple we would ideally ask for a minimum team of 3) but up to 5.

All we ask is that if you decide to explore this further, your application is supported by your vicar or the leadership of a sending church or denomination.
(Talk to us if you are unsure of this element)

Andrew & Angela from Sheffield share their experience

When will the Hub Run

 These are the confirmed dates for the 5 gatherings for the first cohort (venues to be sorted nearer the dates) so please pop them in your diaries.


G1 - 19/20 Sept 25 (Market Rasen)
G2 - 13/14 March 26
G3 - 18/19 Sept 26
G4 - 12/13 March 27
G5 - 17/18 Sept 27

The other set of dates we will need to sort out and get in diaries are the dates of the online mid-stage gatherings (3 months after each gathering).
​We've time to sort this out yet, just popping it on the radar.

The framework is Friday evening online/Saturday daytime in person.
Each gathering will include eating together, worship, input, reflection and team time; reflecting on the input and working together discussing plans for your new church community.
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There will also be space for social time and the development of relationships. Plus, a full day's learning programme, ending the time together in prayer.

Blackburn Baptist Church share their experience

What will the Hub Offer

Our aim is to provide a safe space where you can grow and develop as a team.

We want to provide you and your team with some useful tools you need to form new worshipping communities.  ​
​The hub learning pathway is based on five themes: ​

* vision and discernment;
* leading and teams;
* formation and core practices;
* planting and discipling
* growth and multiplication.

This programme is designed to be efficient and effective alongside your church and a busy life.

Over the two and half years, we anticipate each six months will include: ​
1. attendance at one gathering (1 evening, 1 day)
2. engaging with online learning (8-12hrs)
3. having mentoring meetings (each session is 60-90 mins online)

​There will also be some additional preparatory activities such as safeguarding training and online induction.

Blokes.org. from sheffield share their experience