 Latest Annual Unlock Update >>
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Unlock presentation (2020)>>
Who are we?
Unlock is a Christian charity that was founded in 1972. It exists to help urban churches of any denomination to respond to the challenges in their areas. We are especially concerned with Bible engagement
with 'traditional tabloid' ('non-book', 'oral learners', or 'text-shy') cultures.
What do we do?
As well as deploying our team of Unlock Local Partnership workers to enable local Christians reach and engage their communities, we publish a variety of group
Bible study packs, and provide training. 'Unlock more than you
think' and 'Unlock DIY' will give you more ideas about using Unlock’s methods.
You will find them on the
Resources Page>>
Back in February 2020 (which seems like such a long time ago now!) Unlock' Chief Officer, Dawn Lonsdale, was interviewed on BBC Radio Norfolk by Kirsteen Thorne. The interview expains what Unlock does and how we do it. You can listen to it here.
What don’t we do?
We don’t offer pre-packaged answers. Each group has to
work creatively within its own unique situation, and we offer to assist in that process.
What we do will depend on the need being felt. We’ll try to find someone from
our team of workers to help you!
Unlock Stories -
Mary's Moments (the story of a journey from relationship to
discipleship) >>
The Heart of the Estate 2018 >>
Unlock short stories >>
An Unlock worker remembers >>
- and explanations
If Unlock is the answer, what is the question? >>
More information
Unlock Mission Statement & Learning cycle >>
Unlock Foundation Principles >>
Some principles to follow and assumtions to avoid >>
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Evangelism is social action because it is changed people that change the world - John Stott.
A story from Liverpool:-
title: It's Not My Fault
The group told stories about situations when they had been blamed for something someone else did, we then watched a video of the crucifixion (have a look: youtube.com/watch?v=sGXI0L0ula0). As it finished two group members were sat teary eyed and deeply moved. At which point someone else said, 'The bread smells ******* great, I'm getting it out!' Despite this seemingly divided reaction, the time eating what we have cooked actually provieds a space for reflective discussion, and eating the food means that the more dominant chatty participants make room for others to talk! So as we chewed it over (sorry!) it became clear that it was the first time that any of the group had made the connection that Jesus was taking the blame for them.
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