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17 September 2020
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A strategy to beat Pandemic

The game of choice this year has been Pandemic, a cooperative board game where all players join together to defeat viruses outbreaks across the world. I don’t know what made us think of this, but there we are. Pandemic is a notoriously difficult cooperative game…

A strategy to beat Pandemic
20 August 2020
Guest User
Who's afraid of the farmer?

I am not fully decided whether it is the pandemic or the predicted economic and employment turmoil that I am most concerned about.

Who's afraid of the farmer?
17 July 2020
Guest User
God's irresistible transformation

In Acts 9 we read of Saul’s encounter with Jesus on the Damascus Road, and his sudden and unexpected experience of being rendered blind. Done to him, it plunged him into darkness and removed from him every confidence, certainty, and comfort that he was previously used to, and made him dependent upon others.

God's irresistible transformation
26 May 2020
Guest User
Stop the world... don't stop the world

I remember press coverage of a “private” conversation between world leaders at a G8 summit a few years back where our (then) prime minister complained about the lack of thinking time and the relentless unceasing mill of meetings and decisions. There was no opportunity to pause or reflect or to gather evidence before setting events in motion, and as the leaders talked they each revealed a longing for space to reflect and consider.

Stop the world... don't stop the world
27 April 2020
Guest User
What if normal never was?

If you’re starting to struggle, you’re not alone. I’ve been grappling this week with feeling sad at the ministries and gatherings that have dropped away because they can’t meet, and trying to summon up the energy to make some calls to colleagues. I suspect I’m not alone in wanting things to hurry up in a return to “normal”.

What if normal never was?
Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Articles

Article: Life or Death

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Articles
Article: Life or Death

As administrators, we often hold the practical keys to welcome and safety. Are we taking those small but vital steps that show people they truly belong?

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Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
UCAN Conferences

Stronger Together: Two Conferences, One Amazing Community

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
UCAN Conferences
Stronger Together: Two Conferences, One Amazing Community

Read me for our 2025 conference highlights, photos and a new date for your diary!

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Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
UCAN Training

Step Into a New Season of Growth: Autumn Training Dates

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
UCAN Training
Step Into a New Season of Growth: Autumn Training Dates

What’s your next step in church leadership or administration? With three accredited courses launching this autumn, there’s never been a better time to invest in your growth and equip yourself for greater impact. Find out more here…

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Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
UCAN Training, TAPAS Training

September TAPAS Training: Countdown to Christmas: Finding Calm in the Chaos

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
UCAN Training, TAPAS Training
September TAPAS Training: Countdown to Christmas: Finding Calm in the Chaos

Ready to get ahead of the Christmas season? How can you support your church’s outreach while keeping worship at the heart of it all? Join us on 11th September for simple, practical ways to prepare and stay balanced. Find out more…

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Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Virtual Roundtables, UCAN Training

September Virtual Roundtable: Work/Life/Worship: Leading With Balance

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Virtual Roundtables, UCAN Training
September Virtual Roundtable: Work/Life/Worship: Leading With Balance

How can church leaders balance flexibility with wellbeing? Join with other UCAN Manager Members at our next Virtual Roundtable to explore practical ways to support your team and yourself.

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Virtual Roundtables

Thank you ACAT!

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Virtual Roundtables
Thank you ACAT!

A big thank you to Manny Kemp from ACAT for sharing practical health & safety tips, grounded in the biblical call to love and care for others at our July Roundtable. Curious to learn more? Read on for links to helpful articles recommended by Manny.

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Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Local Groups

News from the NET - July 2025

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Local Groups
News from the NET - July 2025

Find out about our upcoming local group meetings for church administrators!

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Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
In Focus

July In Focus: Martyn's Law

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
In Focus
July In Focus: Martyn's Law

Keeping our churches safe is at the heart of our care and witness. This month, discover what Martyn’s Law means for your church and how to prepare ahead. Find out more with links to advice and discussion here…

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Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Churchworkers.net

CWN is Open to New Members + Even More Resources

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Churchworkers.net
CWN is Open to New Members + Even More Resources

Our team has grown, and so has our membership capacity! Churchworkers.net (CWN) is now welcoming new member churches, with an even bigger library of HR & Employment resources, templates and guidance, crafted with UK churches in mind.

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Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
UCAN Training

Course Tutor Opportunity

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
UCAN Training
Course Tutor Opportunity

We are looking for a new course tutor for our Distance Learning Course: The Work of a Church Administrator! Find out more here…

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Verity Yeates
24 July 2025

UCAN/CWN Summer Break

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
UCAN/CWN Summer Break

UCAN & CWN are closing for two weeks this summer - find out more here…

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Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Jobs

The Latest Church Office Vacancies

Verity Yeates
24 July 2025
Jobs
The Latest Church Office Vacancies

Looking for a new challenge? Or need to advertise a church office role? We’ve got you! Find out more here…

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