The storms and challenges of rural churches
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After the recent storms battering the coasts of the UK, we wanted to shed light on the challenges rural churches face, not just from the weather, but from the many other pressures on their communities. Revd Canon Marc Lloyd, Rural Dean of Dallington in East Sussex, and Bob Goody, CEO of Rural Mission, joined us to share what rural life really looks like in the face of a storm.
Released on 2 Feb 2026
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