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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We’ve come a long way from our early beginnings in 2014! Having our first conference this week as part of our first ever Single Friendly Church Week, was such a blessing and something to give thanks to God for! Read Liz's, reflections on the day here: www.singlefriendlychurch.com/news-and-res...

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Reflection on Belonging Conference by Liz our Church Engagement Officer — Single Friendly Church | Encouraging churches to welcome and value single people

Our Church Engagement Officer, Liz, reflects on our first ever Belonging Conference.

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Thank you Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally for supporting Single Friendly Church Week, and our Belonging Conference! 🌟 Find out about Single Friendly Church Week, the Belonging Conference and Single Friendly Church here: www.singlefriendlychurch.com @churchofengland.org

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Single Friendly Church Week is coming up in just over a week! For one week, churches, leaders, and individuals across the UK are coming together to say clearly: single people at every stage of life are welcomed, valued, and included here. Get involved at www.singlefriendlychurch.com/single-frien...

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We'll have 3 key speakers at Belonging conference next week who will be speaking on both the work of Single Friendly Church Network and why single friendliness is so important for our churches and mission. There's still spaces left - get your ticket at www.singlefriendlychurch.com/belonging-co...

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As an ecumenical charity we are delighted that our Single Friendly Church week has been endorsed across denominations! Here's some words from @bishopsherborne.bsky.social and Caroline Stead from @methodist.org.uk. Get involved with the campaign at www.singlefriendlychurch.com/single-frien...

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

How can we stay friends when our friends get married or have children? On our latest podcast Rev Eleanor Jeans speaks all about friendship transitions. Listen at www.singlefriendlychurch.com/news-and-res... #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #ChristianFriendship #SingleChristian #Christian #Friendship

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

What is the difference between 'spiritual friendship' and just having Christian friends? We had a great chat with Jess Avery all about this on our latest podcast episode - listen now at singlefriendlychurch.com/podcast #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #SingleChristian #ChristianFriendship #Church

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📅 One month today - The first-ever @singlefriendlych.bsky.social Week begins and runs through until 4 October 2026. cte.org.uk/single-fr... Be part of a culture shift that will help every person in your congregation truly flourish #ChurchesTogether

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Today is #InternationalFriendshipDay so the perfect day to share the findings of our recent friendship survey. Head to www.singlefriendlychurch.com/news-and-res... to read the full article! #FriendshipDay #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #SingleChristian #Friendship

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Belonging Conference will be a thought-provoking day of talks, panels and workshops all on the theology of singleness, single ministry as mission, single people's stories, and much more singlefriendlychurch.com/events #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #SingleChristian #Church #UKChurch #Mission

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The @singlefriendlych.bsky.social Network has announced its first-ever Single Friendly Church Week, from 27 September to 4 October 2026. cte.org.uk/single-frien... Be part of a culture shift that will help every person in your congregation truly flourish #ChurchesTogether

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

On our latest podcast Phil Knox gave some great advice for single people on how to navigate friendship with married friends or other friends who are different to us - listen at singlefriendlychurch.com/podcast #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #Friendship #ChristianFriendship #SingleChristian #Church

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We were joined by Phil Knox on our latest podcast and chatted all things friendship and church - listen now at www.singlefriendlychurch.com/news-and-res... #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #Friendship #Church #UKChurch #SingleChristian

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Are you a church looking into how to be more single friendly? We've got you covered with Single Friendly Church Week! Find the resources or schedule a zoom with us at singlefriendlychurch.com/single-friendly-church-week #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #Church #Mission #SingleChristian

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Single Friendly Church Week — Single Friendly Church | Encouraging churches to welcome and value single people

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

St Mary's Long Ditton, along with many other early adopter churches, have recommitted to being a Single Friendly Church this Autumn! It's such a joy to hear from churches who have been part of our network for years & their continued focus on welcoming & valuing single people of all ages and stages!

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We're heading to CRE on Wednesday so if you are going make sure to come and say hi to us at our stand! At last year's event we chatted to CRE TV about our mission - watch the video here! youtu.be/AhjkNQQPbeY?... #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #SingleChristian #Church #UKChurch #Christian #Mission

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Time to welcome in the singled out

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

The world can feel like a very overwhelming and difficult place at times and navigating this on your own is really difficult. On #worldmentalhealthday we'd love to hear the different ways you look after your mental health #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #SingleChristian #Church #Christian #Mission

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Earlier this month we asked you what teaching you would like to see your church do on singleness. Here's a couple of quotes from those that responded! #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #SingleChristian #Church #Mission #ChurchOfEngland #MethodistChurch #BaptistsTogether #ElimChurch #SalvationArmyUK

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

If you're a single parent - or if you used to be - we'd love to hear about your experience of church! Fill it in here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #SingleChristian #Church #ChurchOfEngland #MethodistChurch #BaptistsTogether #ElimChurch #SalvationArmy

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

On 16th September we'll be joined by Eleanor Jeans, author of the Securely Single course on Zoom! To get the Zoom link you need to register for a free ticket at singlefriendlychurch.com/events - link in bio! #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #SingleChristian #Church #UKChurch #Christian #Mission

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

It may surprise churches to see how much of their local area is made up of single people - and this is why it is so important to make sure your church is single friendly - it is missional to know that you can welcome all of your local community well to your church!

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Over the summer many churches take a break from their usual timetable of activities which can leave single people feeling disconnected. But there are lots of things churches can do to make the summer season a positive time for all! What is your church doing this summer?

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

We know many churches take a break from their regular rhythms over the summer holidays, which can leave some single people feeling disconnected. But there are lots of ways you can make the summer season a positive time for everyone! Find out more in our new video! youtu.be/zPpwGmFNxyQ

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Our Top 5 Tips for growing community over the summer!

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Following our End of Life survey, we've put together a resource to help churches support single people as they plan for the end of their life. Find it at singlefriendlychurch.com/news-and-resources/end-of-life-resources #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #SingleFriendlyChurch #SingleChristian #Church

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Tell us about your church small groups - are they weekly? Do you follow the same material? Do you stay in the same group or mix them up? We'd love to know about all the variety of midweek groups there are out there! #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #Church #UKChurch #Christian #SingleChristian

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

The sun is out and it has made us all want to book a holiday! How do you holiday as a single person? Do you go away with friends? Do you enjoy a solo holiday? Do you go on an organised group trip? We'd love to hear how you holiday and any top tips for holidays as a single person!

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Single Friendly Church Network @singlefriendlych.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Father's Day is not a Christian festival but many churches choose to mark it - and of course, it is a positive thing to celebrate men who care for others in their family and in their church! Here's a few things to keep in mind for churches planning their services for Sunday.

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