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CRG Meeting 10.01.18
Summary  Notes

 Representatives of Christian denominations with a significant rural presence and other organisations concerned with rural life and ministry meet as a Co-ordinating Group of Churches Together in England to discuss issues of common interest.  At the meeting in January 2018, new members from New Wine, the Roman Catholic Church and Salvation Army were welcomed.  Topics discussed included:


Review of the 'Listening Event' conference
Urban/Rural Issues Forum meeting
News from Germinate/Arthur Rank Centre
Discussion of Theos review of CTE
Dates and Planning
Information about International Conference

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