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We absolutely loved meeting you at Greenbelt this year, thanks for stopping by and saying hello.

Whether you're hoping to just keep the festival vibes flowing or dreaming of pioneering a new Christian community, your journey starts here.


Bye Bye Boughton!

Thanks for dropping by the Hope & Anchor this Greenbelt festival.

As Greenbelt says goodbye to Boughton and prepares to take a break in 2027 we want to make sure the community and conversation continues to flow.

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Dreaming of Doing Community Differently?

We believe that God is calling people from all backgrounds, ages, and cultures to do community differently. No two pioneers are the same, but they share a passion for connecting with new people and creating new Christian communities where others can encounter God’s love for the first time.

Could God be calling you to Pioneer a new community with the Methodist Church?

Hear Darren's Pioneer Story
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Recovery Church

We've loved having the Recovery Church community with us at Greenbelt. You can find out more about Recovery Church below.

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Pioneer Stories

Hear the stories from some of our existing pioneering communities and get inspired to start your pioneer journey.

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Chat with Adam

Book a chat with Adam (New Churches Officer) to discuss the vision for starting new Christian communities.


Resources to help you On The Way

We've loved meeting you and hopefully getting to know a bit about you as we've hung out at Greenbelt together. We'd love you to get to know The Methodist Church a bit better too, below are a few resources we hope help you on your journey however it looks.

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On The Way

On The Way is a short course for people who want space to explore Christian faith, connect it with everyday life, and ask honest questions together.

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Conversations Against Mundanity

A game that defeats mundane small talk and helps people of all ages go deep and meaningful.


Dig a Little Deeper

At the Hope & Anchor, we love having conversations we might not usually have in everyday life. We call this Real Talk. During our time together at Boughton, we've explored a wide range of topics, always committed to learning, reflecting, and growing together in a safe and trusting environment. This year, we've included links to Methodist Church guidance on some of the subjects we discussed, should you wish to reflect further.

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Sexuality and Relationships

This year the Hope & Anchor hosted a conversation reflecting on love and lust, The Methodist Church has resources to help you continue reflecting on this.

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The Church & Artificial Intelligence

The Methodist Church is on a journey reflecting on our relationship with artificial intelligence. Read more about our learning and reflecting so far below.

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Heavy Metal Methodism

We were delighted to welcome Metal Methodists to the Hope & Anchor this year. You can find out more about them and their approach to faith here.