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Wellbeing
What does it take to do urban ministry healthily?
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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
Abi Thomas discusses the idea of the Joy of Missing Out
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Abi Thomas shares on remaining positive in the long and dark winter days
Helen Shannon reflects on Jesus’ work ethic and its' lessons at Christmas
Cris Rogers shares on how to keep on moving when everything seems to be stuck
Abi Thomas shares on living faith deeply and healthily in a busy world
Audio
In episode 2 Abi Thomas explores how to keep going when working for justice
Video
Artist Katy Hollamby explains the process behind her new piece of artwork
Prayer
Proximity presents a short filmed prayer for the Urban Church. Pray with us!
Teaching
Dai Hankey explores the mandate, ministry and mission of Christ
Sam Ward shares from Psalm 34 on how God is close to the brokenhearted
Devotional
Prayers for challenges faced in urban ministry
Chris Lane writes about both the tough and tender times on his Salford estate
Corin Pilling talks about taking care of yourself during your ministry
Declare God's destiny and dreams for your neighbourhood with this short film
Pray this filmed prayer alongside us, as we seek God's destiny for our estates
Join us in a declaration of faith for employment in lower income areas