Hi Religion Unplugged readers, The Antioch Network, part of the Diocese of Manchester in the Church of England, is all about planting churches in unconventional places. The goal is to hold services in more accessible buildings to remove some of the barriers to entry some might face when daunted by the experience of visiting an established church building. In today’s top story, UK-based contributor Angela Youngman talks to Rev. Ben Woodfield, who runs services at The Mosley Arms in Lancashire, about his congregation — and what it’s like to host a baptism in a pub. Pints and Prayers: The Church That’s Brewing Faith In A Pub You wouldn’t usually think of going to a pub for a church service — especially for a baptism — but this is all in a day’s work for the Rev. Ben Woodfield. He has been holding services at The Mosley Arms for three years when parishioner Mike McGarry asked to reaffirm the promises made at his childhood baptism. The reverend simply arranged a time and date and brought along a portable baptistery. by Angela Youngman Did you know that you can support Religion Unplugged for just $5? Here’s how your $5 per quarter makes a real impact:
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