How to create a truly "inclusive" church
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Triona Brading and Claire Wood have written a new book, Belonging Without Barriers, challenging us to reimagine church as a place where everyone is fully integrated and genuinely belongs. They joined Donna Birrell to explore what it really feels like to belong in church, not just to turn up on a Sunday, but to be known, valued, and free from hidden hurdles that prevent full participation in church life.
Released on 21 May 2026
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