Church partner appreciation 2025

Every year, we take time across the Hope into Action network to celebrate one of the greatest sources of our impact, our church partners and the volunteers who offer friendship and support to our tenants.

Through your generosity, prayers, and faithful commitment, lives are being rebuilt, homes are being restored, and hope is taking root in the communities we serve.

This month, we’re hosting a series of Church Partner Appreciation Events across our network. These are moments to pause, give thanks, and celebrate what God has done through partnership. Each event is a chance to connect, share stories, and reflect on how together, we’re seeing transformation in people’s lives.

Below you’ll find details from celebrations happening in our four line-managed cities, Norwich, Peterborough, Nottingham, and Cambridge.

See a slide for your church appreciation event here.

See a message from our CEO to all friendship and support volunteers across the Hope into Action network

We owe our incredible results this year to our partners and supporters. See a snapshot of our impact in the year 2024/2025

See our 2024/2025 annual impact report here

See also a slide for your church appreciation event here 

Celebrations across our Network

Location Event Cambridge

A church appreciation event is planned for Sunday 26th October (afternoon) for all current Friendship and Support volunteers.

For more details, please contact the Cambridge team at cambridge@hopeintoaction.org.uk

Norwich

Church appreciation events will take place at different partner churches on different dates, celebrating the amazing partnership and support across the city.

For more information, please contact the Norwich team at norwich@hopeintoaction.org.uk

Nottingham

The Nottingham team is planning a Christmas 'Thank You Event' on Sunday 8th December, always one the best-attended gatherings of the year. Tenants will also be invited - a wonderful opportunity for them to thank volunteers in person.

In October, all Friendship and Support volunteers and church leaders will also receive a card/certificate to say thank you.

For more information, please contact the Nottingham team at nottingham@hopeintoaction.org.uk

Peterborough

The Peterborough team will be hosting a special “Pudding and Praise” evening, beginning with delicious puddings and drinks, followed by a short time of worship and thanksgiving.

During the evening, certificates will be presented to celebrate and thank dedicated church partners and Friendship and Support volunteers.

For more information, please contact the Peterborough team at peterborough@hopeintoaction.org.uk

Bristol

The Bristol InHope and Bristol Fishponds franchises are jointly hosting a celebration on Thursday 9th October at 7.30pm at Fishponds Baptist Church.

Other local franchises are welcome to join if they’d like to be part of the celebration.

For information about Church appreciation event dates in other locations, please contact your local Hope into Action teams directly.

If you would like to learn more about partnering with Hope into Action or supporting tenants through friendship and prayer, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to Martha King at Martha.King@hopeintoaction.org.uk

Find out about becoming a church partner or franchise here 

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