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Single Friendly Church Network

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Join us on our mission to inspire a movement that welcomes and values single people in all our churches.

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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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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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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 · 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 · 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 · 26/08/2025
How to welcome people well to church?... ... just welcome the person stood in front of you! #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #SingleChristian #Church #UKChurch #Christian #Mission #ChurchOfEngland #MethodistChurch #BaptistsTogether #AnglicanChurch #ElimChurch #SalvationArmy #SalvationArmyUK
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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 · 04/08/2025
Welcome to Single Friendly Church Network @salarmyhfe Walking Church! Find out more about them at singlefriendlychurch.com/news #SingleFriendlyChurchNetwork #SingleChristian #Church #UKChurch #SalvationArmy #SalvationArmyUK #FreshExpressions #WalkingChurch #FreshExpressionsOfChurch
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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 · 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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