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“No-one ever suspects the butterfly” sniggered Bart Simpson in one of many pearls of wisdom to be gleaned from the yellow skinned inhabitants of the world’s longest running sitcom. It’s sometimes not the biggest and best that end up taking the world by storm. Who would have thought that a mis-fit band operating out of a Guildford off-license would go on...

It's not as if Sam wasn't a Christian. In fact, he spotted the other Christians at the Fresher's fair in Durham University long before he clocked the Guinness Club's free bar. It took him just two weeks to find a good church in the quaint Northern city, much to the delight of his youth worker back down south. And within two weeks,...

The title of this event, ‘Retreat to Advance’, has two meanings: 1. Getting away for a great weekend at Center Parcs including use of the great facilities, taking time out from hectic schedules to be still in God’s presence, hear from his Word and be inspired and empowered by the Spirit to be sent out in mission. 2. Addressing the frightening retreat...

Welcome to The Stuff of Life, it is the sort of stuff that affects all of us to a greater or lesser extent. It’s stuff that already impacts our relationships and outlook on life, stuff that, if not faced, can diminish a lot of our freedom and enjoyment of day to day living.  It’s the stuff we often have a sense...

I have been thinking about the link between justice and freedom recently, inspired by a piece that Switchfoot front man Jon Foreman wrote on John M Perkins. Perkins, a civil rights activist and Christian community leader, has poured out his life for peace, love, and equality. Even in the hands of oppression, he has chosen the path of love over violence,...

Summer is nearly over and with the start of term just over a month away, it's time to start thinking about freshers again. Here are a few ideas to get you going: Make sure your info is up to date Does your church website have a student page?  Can it be found easily and is the information all up to date? Is...

We have had hundreds of Freshers registering to be a part of this year's sSTUDENT LINKUP.  They will be coming to a uni near you this Autumn and if you are a Fusion Connection church you can contact them now. To access the details of the Freshers you need to a Fusion Connection church. Click here for details of how to sign...