Step-by-step guide
Welcome to the Hope25 Step-by-Step guide for parishes. Here, you’ll find all the monthly newsletter steps we’ve shared to help your parish prepare for the Hope25 season. This page brings together each step, from forming your working group to planning and dreaming about activities for Hope25.
Step 1: Establish a Hope25 Working Group
Form a parish Hope25 working group to plan and dream together, ensuring diverse participation and balancing bold ideas with practical considerations.
Step 2: Pray for Renewal of Hope in Christ
Prioritise prayer for spiritual renewal in your Hope25 efforts, including the Hope25 collect and praying for the national Church.
Step 3: Discern who you are trying to reach
Brainstorm wisely about your community connections and unique opportunities in your context.
Step 4: Build relationships with the people you are trying to reach
Consider how you can invest in relationships with those you desire to share the hope that Jesus brings.
Step 5: Refocus the Welcoming Lens of Your Church
Step 6: Invest in Training for Evangelism
Step 7: Practice Compelling Invitations
Prayerfully practicing the kindness of invitations.