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Wellbeing
What does it take to do urban ministry healthily?
conference
Proximity Conference 2026
Happening on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May in Manchester.
Fri, 15 May 2026
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Podcast
Proximity podcast: Season 3
Welcome to season 3 of the Proximity podcast, diving into urban mission!
Your hub of urban mission resources. Discover blogs, videos, podcasts, teaching and downloadable content created to equip you as you step out on mission in your estate or city.
Blog
Showing up where young people already are.
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Detached youth work starts with showing up and saying hello.
Fiona Kirby-Smith shows how safe, empathetic spaces restore hearts and minds.
Using Kpop Demon Hunters to spark faith talks about spiritual truth.
Teenage girls need your voice. Here’s five ways to help them.
Exploring the impact of trauma and recovery on ministerial approaches.
During Proximity Conference 2025, Abi Thomas interviewed a range of contributors…
Teaching
Rachel Gardner teaches on responding to young people in our communities
Alex Hall shares practical ways to engage with young people in your community
Judy Potts digs into the topic of boundaries and offers some practical guidance
Claudine Roberts asks us to consider violence against women and our response
Lizzie Bassford talks about pausing to consult God
Liz Peppiatt shares on safeguarding around youth work in community spaces