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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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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.
Prayer
Proximity presents a short filmed prayer for the Urban Church. Pray with us!
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Blog
Cris Rogers thinks about how worship could better reflect the urban church
Teaching
Krish Kandiah teches on the power of proximity by examining the story of Ruth
Natalie Williams teaches on being counter-cultural in an 'anti-mercy' society
Dai Hankey explores the mandate, ministry and mission of Christ
Andy Hawthorne teaches on the examples of heroes of the faith and Christ
Sam Ward shares from Psalm 34 on how God is close to the brokenhearted
Trustee Racheal Matesi shares powerfully from the book of Habbakuk
Devotional
Prayers for challenges faced in urban ministry
Video
Artist Katy Hollamby explains the process behind her new piece of artwork
Chris Lane writes about both the tough and tender times on his Salford estate
Sam Ward talks about the value of being intentional in everyday interactions
Dominic Palmer helps us think about rooting up and rooting down in our churches
Tom Grant discusses the importance of fellowship in urban ministry
Tom Grant discusses the question of holy favouritism and it's role in the church
Days 1 - 10 of Mark's gospel devotional.