What is Fresh Expressions?

Fresh Expressions is a movement that is cultivating new forms of church alongsideexisting congregations in order to reach a changing world. Begun in England 10 years ago, it has resulted in the birth of over 2,500 new communities in the UK alone.

Fresh Expressions has spread to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and is also takingshape in the US. At its heart, Fresh Expressions is about empowering and equipping God’s people todevelop creative expressions of church that can reach the increasing diversity of our society.

What’s a Vision Day?

Vision Day is a great way to discover more about Fresh Expressions.

In an interactive format, you will have the chance to:

• Hear how Fresh Expressions is renewing the church
• Talk about the development of Fresh Expressions US
• Learn more about the Mission-Shaped Church
• Discover tools to start Fresh Expressions in your area

What’s the Schedule?

Saturday:

9.30 a.m. Gathering Time – Coffee & Refreshments

10.00 a.m. Welcome & Worship

10.15 a.m. Session # 1 – Movement: How Fresh Expressions Is

Changing the Landscape

11.00 a.m. Break

11.15 a.m. Session # 2 – Need: Why Fresh Expressions Matter

for the Church

12.15 p.m. Lunch Break

1.00pm Session # 3 – Form: Creating Fresh Expressions in Context

2.15 p.m. Break

2.30 p.m. Session # 4 – Action: How It’s Happening

and How You Can Get Involved

3.30 p.m. Closing of Vision Day

6:30-9:00 p.m. Fresh Expressions Forum (optional)

Sunday:

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fresh Expressions Worship Experience (optional)