The Archbishop\u2019s New Churches for New Communities (NCNC) has held a series of regional dinners, unveiling a three-year fundraising plan for the construction of ministry facilities in growing areas.<\/p>\n
In partnership with the Mission Property Committee, which buys land, NCNC\u2019s role is to raise funds to provide emerging congregations across the Diocese with dual-purpose facilities for community and church use.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are on a mission to preserve the future of Christianity in these growth areas and these facilities will enable emerging congregations to connect with the communities around them and grow together,\u201d said the executive director of NCNC, the Rev Glenn Gardner.<\/p>\n
There was an appeal at the dinners for parish councils to consider including NCNC in their mission allocations budget, and an appeal for ambassadors for this task. “Ours is the only Protestant denomination addressing this vital challenge,\u201d Mr Gardner said.<\/p>\n