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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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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...
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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October 1, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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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

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September 21, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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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...
September 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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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...
September 16, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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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...
September 15, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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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
September 3, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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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
August 27, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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📅 One month today - The first-ever @singlefriendlych.bsky.social Week begins and runs through until 4 October 2026.

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Be part of a culture shift that will help every person in your congregation truly flourish

#ChurchesTogether
August 27, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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ICYMI our friends Christian Connection have shared with us their top 5 tips on making the most of the festival season! Read the full article on our website: www.singlefriendlychurch.com/news-and-res...

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Faith, Fun and Friendship: 5 ways to make the most of Christian Festivals — Single Friendly Church | Encouraging churches to welcome and value single people
Whether you’re a regular attendee or a newcomer, heading to a Christian festival can be a wonderful, welcoming place to meet like-minded people. Our friends Christian Connection share their top tips...
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July 31, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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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!

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July 30, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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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

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July 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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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
July 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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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

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July 20, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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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
July 13, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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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

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Single Friendly Church Week — Single Friendly Church | Encouraging churches to welcome and value single people
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July 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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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!
October 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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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?...

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Time to welcome in the singled out
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October 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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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
October 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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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
September 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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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
September 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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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
September 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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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
August 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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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!
August 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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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
August 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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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?
July 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM