The Summer 2025 issue of Refresh highlights a season of growth, celebration, and renewed mission across the Congregational Federation. It reports on a joyful National Assembly in Nottingham, where churches welcomed new ministers, new staff, and a newly affiliated church, City Chapel UK. The magazine emphasises signs of fruitfulness in local churches, from community awards recognising outstanding service in Blantyre and Llanfair, to imaginative new resources such as Go Worship! Go Out! Go Wonder! and the developing discipleship initiative All for Jesus, Jesus for All. Leadership reflections from both the outgoing and incoming Presidents stress prayer, study, action, and participation as essential rhythms for healthy church life. As the General Secretary writes, “There is a wealth of activity and gospel outreach happening across the country… out of hard times comes fruitfulness.”
The issue also shares inspiring mission stories, including a detailed report on the 2024 trip to Pakistan, where new mission centres
