The Refresh Winter 2025 issue highlights the breadth of life across the Congregational Federation, celebrating historic church anniversaries, sharing creative ministry ideas, and offering reflections, book reviews, and learning opportunities. Articles range from outdoor worship initiatives and pioneering mission training to practical guidance on funerals, preaching, and church creativity for Advent. The magazine also features personal stories of ministry, updates from the President and General Secretary, and news from churches across the UK, emphasising community, mission, and the ongoing work of nurturing congregational life. As the editor writes, “The Congregational Federation is good at both celebrating its history while also moving with God’s calling in the present” .
A major theme running through the issue is the Federation’s commitment to equipping people—through courses, pioneering hubs, and shared resources—while also encouraging creativity, hospitality, and connection within local churches. Articles
