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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.
Audio
In episode 2 Abi Thomas explores how to keep going when working for justice
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Blog
Lizzie Bassford talks about pausing to consult God
Jonny McClune considers some of the issues that arise due to urban mission
Mary White examines hope after the devastating Grenfell Tower fire
Abi Thomas talks about the issues the church is facing with community heroes
Teaching
Krish Kandiah teches on the power of proximity by examining the story of Ruth
Devotional
Prayers for challenges faced in urban ministry
Tom Grant discusses the importance of fellowship in urban ministry
Corin Pilling talks about taking care of yourself during your ministry
Prayer
This prayer is a reminder of the importance of forgiveness for healing relations…
This prayer is to help you rest in the Lord
This prayer is to help you when you are feeling overwhelmed
Spotlight
Claud Jackson's inspiring testimony of a life transformed by faith.
A series of stories about the local expressions of God’s people and new hope
Hopeward speaks to the heart of weariness and feels like a breath of fresh air
A discussion with Corin Pilling on mental health and urban ministry