From school assemblies to a family welcome: building connections in Woburn 

A welcoming family event often begins well before the day itself. In Woburn, regular contact with the local school helped create opportunities for a wider invitation.

Rural Missions has worked alongside the minister through school assemblies and visits. In March, the reception class came to the church. An Easter assembly, also attended by parents, provided a chance to invite families to an Easter session.

Eight families joined that gathering, with encouraging feedback afterwards. The connection with school had helped the church share the invitation with people it was getting to know.

It was a local occasion with something valuable to build upon. After the event, the church began planning another family gathering for the summer holidays.

The relationship continued beyond Easter. Monthly school assemblies continued, alongside involvement in the church’s harvest festival on 11 October. Children from the school came to sing, which the congregation enjoyed.

These moments show how repeated contact can connect different parts of village life. A school visit, an invitation and a church celebration can each offer another opportunity to meet and build relationships.

Rural Missions contributes alongside the local minister and community. The work depends on their welcome and commitment, as well as time to prepare and be present.

Encouraging participation and feedback give the church something to build on. How those relationships develop further is a continuing story, shaped by the people involved.

It’s only with your support that we can sustain this kind of patient, practical involvement. Your gift helps us encourage churches as they connect with schools, welcome families and explore their next steps in mission.

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