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 Transform Work AGM 2024
Come and meet the board, hear from the CEO, get an update on our finances and hear about our plans for the future.
Welcome Andrea Thomas  
Meet our Scottish Lead Ambassador
Virtual Groups
Don't give up the habit of meeting together. There are many ways Christians can continue to 'meet' - Christian connection and a Christian presence are two key aspects for Christian Workplace Group survival and impact.
Jesus To Be Revealed 2024
I am excited to announce details of our week of prayer to kick off Lent, starting on Monday 12 Feb. The theme will be ‘stretch’, based on three scriptures that God has impressed on us as we have begun praying into this new year.
Scottish Lead Ambassador Job Spec
Do you live in Scotland and are you passionate about Jesus and making him known in the workplace? Could you be our new Scottish Lead Ambassador?
Transform Work Annual Report 2022/2023 
What an exciting year it was from 2022 to 2023 for Transform Work and there is lots to look forward to in 2023/2024.
Thank you Haldane Trust
Do you live in Scotland and are you passionate about Jesus and making him known in the workplace? Could you be our new Scottish Lead Ambassador?
A Christmas Message  
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).
We did it - 20 years
Come and join us on Saturday 30th September, 1:30-4:30pm on the site of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer. Coleshill, Midlands.
Meet Paul Bulkeley, the Architect of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer 
So many great stories from Paul in this interview. God totally led him from his studies to his career to winning the competition to be the architect for this amazing God ordained project.
Jesus To Be Revealed 
For Advent 2023 we will have 3 x 45 min early evening zoom prayer meetings spread out during the week beginning 27 November.
Celebrate the 20 Year Journey of Transform Work  
Come and join us on Saturday 30th September, 1:30-4:30pm on the site of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer. Coleshill, Midlands.
Get Your Very Own Transform Work T Shirt!
This is a great opportunity to get conversations started simply by wearing your T shirt to work or church. Our Ambassadors have already reported that people have asked them about the T shirt when they are wearing it.
Declaration of Shared Christian Mission in the Workplace
As leaders of Christian workplace mission organisations we unite to serve our Heavenly Father in the workplaces of the United Kingdom and the nations.
Transform Work at No. 10 
A word from the Chair of the Board of Transform Work who was able to join the Working Party.
Going Deeper
Delegates from pharma, education, health, local government and business went to Ffald Y Brenin for a weekend of prayer and worship. Read on to see what happened.
Welcome Meetings
Periodically have open meetings where the format and content is designed for people who are new to the group,
Faith Friendly Workplaces
On Monday 16th January 2023, faith representatives from Thames Water, OVO Energy, Rolls-Royce met at the University of Derby Multi-Faith Centre (MFC).
Faith Literacy Launch 
We had such a great time at the Faith Literacy launch day last week. What an opportunity for Christians to engage with their HR departments and run a course to explain the Christian faith for all staff.
Human Rights At Work Please take the survey
Deadline is extended to April 13th! Please take a couple of minutes to fill out the survey and please also send to the members of your groups.
By My Spirit  
Happy New Year from all of us Transform Work. Feeling tired or anxious about the work that lies ahead? Read on for some New Year encouragement.
I Will Give You Rest
It's the season to be jolly, but for many of us that will be quite a challenge. The last two years have been draining and the pandemic has left a lot of people physically and mentally exhausted.
Annual Celebration and General Meeting 
If you missed our AGM don't worry, here's some catch up videos with all the details.
Jesus To Be Revealed 
Come and join us for a day of prayer and fasting in person or online on 23rd November as we enter the season of advent.
Our Collaboration With Thy Kingdom Come 
Have a read of Thy Kingdom Comes annual report, Transform Work is featured on page 16.
Faith Friendly Workplaces
Faith networks are often badly supported or missing completely from an organisation's Diversity policy! Here's our response...
Become an Ambassador with Transform Work
If you have a passion to support Christians on the front line of mission -why not join our Ambassador Team. Here's Andrew on why he joined and stayed!
Wisdom 4 Work Introduction
An introduction to Wisdom 4 Work by Pastor Femi Idowu. If you want to act and pray effectively at work, step 1 is knowing what to do by receiving insights from the Word of God. Join Femi on this journey of growing in Wisdom For Work.
Resilience and new shoots! 
What we have seen in Transform Work both with the individual workplace groups and the sector groups has been an incredible God-given resilience
Yearly Round Up 
So how has your group gone this year? The highs the lows, why don't you have one last group chat and share. It is a great practice to stop and reflect. Below is a short report one group from the Oxfordshire County Council Christian Network Group:
Disruption, Time Away from Family and Making the Most of a Bad Situation
Our prayer for each and every one of you is that we could continue to be a counter-cultural light in an increasingly gloomy working climate where we hold firmly to the word of life (Phil 2:15-16). The best time to shine is when it’s dark!
Workplace Groups: Getting Started 
Thinking of starting a Christian Workplace eGroup? Here's a short guide to the first steps to take.
Joy to the world with Ofonimeh Umoh Abudu
Meet Ofonimeh Umoh Abudu, Trustee and Director, who starts of with a few lines of Joy to the Lord and then shares her heart passion for all workplace Christians this Christmas time.
A Christmas Message
Julian Shellard, Chair of the Board, shares a thought this Christmas time.
Vision of Lights
Jesus said, YOU are the light of the world... Jonathan's new book, Vision of Lights, will inspire and encourage you as a Christian in your place of work.
Christian Engagement In Diversity + Inclusion 
Joe Clease is a civil servant, who also volunteers for Christians in Government (CIG) and specialises in diversity policy work. Come find out more from him on our zoom call.
Everything Starts Small! 
How Christians in the workplace are doing amazing things, while approaching Transform Work for help to take further their activities for God.
Six Transform Work 'Distinctives'
Why does Transform Work matter? Well here's six 'distinctives' and how we can choose to respond
A New Workplace Worship Song 
by Noel Robinson and Lou Fellingham
“You’re having a laugh!” 
Why your workplace needs laughter
How Do You Overcome in Your Workplace? 
The second meeting of CWG leaders in Rugby was twice the size of the last one 12 months ago! As testimony after testimony was spoken out – faith rose in the room and ideas were shared.
Daniel at Work
Transform Work now supports over 500 groups in the UK, but we believe that God is challenging us to a much wider vision, and we have been listening to where He is leading us.
Results from Eido Research
Transform Work Impact Survey Results
Transform Work Strategy: 2021-25
Transform Work now supports over 500 groups in the UK, but we believe that God is challenging us to a much wider vision, and we have been listening to where He is leading us.
TRANSFORMED AND TRANSFORMING!
A word in season from Julian Shellard, Chair of Transform Work UK.
Being salt and light in times of sorrow  
The recent coronavirus pandemic has placed much strain on all of our lives, including those people working in the funeral and bereavement sector.
Please can you tell me how to live a whole life surrendered to Jesus?
British Airways Christian Fellowship, encourages all members to surrender more to Jesus
Christian Wellbeing in Isolation
Thanks to our London Heathrow Chaplain, Steve Buckeridge for providing the below suggestions from a Biblical standpoint.
Here for you, praying for you
Christian Council Staff Network are reaching out virtually using their intranet page
News from Italy
Our brother Raffaele from Transform Work Italy shares about life with the Coronavirus. Lets keep praying.
Setting God's people free
Ros interviews Nick Shepherd, who is the Programme Director for Setting God's People Free for the Church of England.
Good News From Italy
Just in case you missed it at Christmas, we are so excited to tell you about Transform Work Italy and our growing connections into Europe and beyond.
Thank God it’s Monday
This article talks about the impact the book has had on Christian Workplace Groups.
A Pilgrim's Progress 
An article by Rupert Bobrowicz who previously worked for HM Passport Office.
God at Work in Merseyside 
Good news update from Steve Matthews, Liverpool Ambassador. Watch videos of council employees sharing about their workplace group activities.
Brexit: An Opportunity to Pray for our Nation
We are at a significant time in our Nation as the United Kingdom prepares to leave the European Union. Christians in Government believe that Christians can play their part in joining together in prayer across the UK for the UK.
Do Not Despise The Start of Small Beginnings 
One of our key objectives at Transform Work UK is to connect workplace Christians to share good practice. This is why our regional networking events are so important for us
TWUK at the Alliance of Town and City Chaplaincies
Elizabeth recently visited the Alliance of Town and City Chaplaincies where she heard first hand of the work of Chaplaincies in workplaces across the country
TWUK and Kingdom Connections 
Elizabeth's report from TWUK's attendance at Kingdom Connections' 4th annual conference, which drew together Christians from many different backgrounds
Oh I do like to be Beside the Seaside…   A Transform Work Workshop at Storyhouse Café, Crosby 
Ros tells some of the stories of what God is doing in workplaces that came up during a recent workshop in Crosby, Liverpool
Faith at Work – Femi Idowu Visits Hackney Council 
Femi Idowu, Transform Work Ambassador, explained the benefits a Christian Workplace Group can offer an employer when he visited Hackney Council.
Transform Work UK 2019 Celebration and Annual General Meeting  26th February 2019 
The Transform Work UK AGM and Celebration in London on 26th February was an uplifting event attended by over 50 people in which we celebrated the goodness of the Lord in the work of TWUK last year
Dispelling Myths about Christianity 
Learning at Work Week (13th-19th May) is an excellent opportunity for a CWG to explain the Christian Faith within a company. The CWG at Thames Water are looking forward to getting involved again this year
What happened next? Positive challenge!
Steve Matthews, Liverpool ambassador, shares some experiences of his group leadership's bi-annual meeting with their personnel manager, and how they received encouragement and new ideas for what they could do
God at Work! 
Liverpool Ambassador Steve Matthews relates the story of how an attendee at a recent Transform Work UK workshop was encouraged to take steps to contact other Christians at her workplace, and the wonderful response she received
First Transform Work UK Bedford Area Workshop and Networking Event 
Our ambassador in the Bedford area - Adrian Holloway - describes the Transform Work UK workshop/networking event held in the area, and includes some tips relevant to all newly started Christian Workplace Groups
Welcome to New Ambassador Mal Shaw! 
We welcome Mal Shaw who has recently joined us as an ambassador in the Gloucester area
Setting God's People Free for ... Monday to Saturday! 
A booklet prepared by the Church of England with some great ideas for how church leaders can equip and encourage their members who are in the workplace
The benefits of a Christian Workplace Group
Tim Davis of accountancy firm Ernst and Young talks about the value of the Christian Workplace Group to him personally
Survey Results 
Results of a survey conducted in August 2017 asking how Transform Work UK has helped CWG leaders the most, and what are felt to be the greatest needs of Christians at the workplace
Jeff Steady hands over as Chair of TWUK to Trevor Payne 
After working with TWUK for a number of years, Jeff Steady has stepped down as Chair of TWUK to enjoy a well-earned retirement, and Trevor Payne has taken over as Chair
Putting on a Christian Workplace Group Networking Event in Cheltenham
Mal and Marion (from Phoenix Assurance and Superdry CWGs) attended TWUK's annual conference in 2016 and were inspired to hold a networking event in Gloucestershire to encourage local Christians to start CWGs
Christian Workplace Groups really do make a difference! Christians in the Royal Bank of Scotland
Lee, of the Christians in the Royal Bank of Scotland Christian Workplace Group, talks to Ros about his story of coming to know Jesus, what the Christian Workplace Group means to him, and of the group's plans for Easter.
Carol Services bear Fruit!
Feedback from the carol service at Accenture reminds us of how valuable such events are in the workplace, and how much they are appreciated
Changes at Transform Work UK 
Some personnel changes in TWUK - Michael Coveney leaves, Femi Idowu and Joe Walsh join as lead ambassadors
Speak Up! 
The PM's endorsement of the recent report 'Speak Up', discussing Christians' freedom to talk about the gospel in the workplace, is an encouragement to us all!
Derby Networking Event 
News of a highly successful Transform Work UK networking event in Derby.
Revived! How one Christian Workplace Group changed their Format and Blossomed! 
How the Wiltshire Council Christian Workplace Group altered their meeting format in response to changes in working patterns which were affecting attendance at their group and saw numbers multiply by five!
Workplace Groups: How do I make my Christian Workplace Group Relevant? 
Things a Christian Workplace Group can do that make it really relevant to the organisation
Workplace Groups: How can CWG Leaders Learn from Others? 
Sometimes Christian Workplace Group leaders can feel isolated, it may feel like there is no-one to turn to, to encourage and support you in developing a growing CWG. But what about other CWG leaders in your area?
What Shoes Are You Wearing? 
Are you waiting for God to tell you where He wants you to serve Him? Could it be that God is calling you to serve Him right where you are?
God Works in Wonderful Ways!
The story of how TWUK have been able to help a group to start in a public sector organisation in the West Midlands
Transform Work UK in Northern Ireland 
The work of encouraging one another and showing others the grace of Christ stretches beyond borders... this time to Northern Ireland.
Hot Potato Time with Christian Central! 
Ros visits Ipswich and hears a founder member of Christian Central challenge others about living for God at the workplace
Ros at LICC and 'Transforming Work'
Ros is now working with LICC's Work Forum 2 days a week. News of their new course: 'Transforming Work'
A CWG Leader's Story: Being A Witness In The Workplace
The leader of a group of Christians in government offices in Leeds tells of putting on an event in the workplace for the first time last Christmas
Formal Recognition of a Christian Workplace Group: Developing A Business Case
A helpful guide covering things to consider when developing a case for formal recognition of a Christian Workplace Group as an employee staff network
Starting a Choir 
Starting a choir can be an excellent way to have fun and meet new people, and introduce the Christian faith in a gentle way
How I Got Here - Mike, Business Intelligence Analyst at Oracle
How God can prompt us to action, and then make further connections which can have remarkable consequences.
Videos from Momentum 14 
Videos recorded at Momentum and David's Tent 2014
Momentum/David's Tent Survey Results
The results of a survey Ros conducted at Momentum and David's Tent make fascinating reading in terms of the importance of work, knowing other Christians in the workplace and forming CWGs
Ros' Report from Momentum 2014
Ros' report from Momentum and David's Tent 2014
Using Every Opportunity 
Even a 'goodbye' e-mail can give an opportunity for witness, as this CWG leader told us.
Easter Events in London
Hannah, who leads a Christian group in a large company in London, tells us on video about Easter events that have been held in the company
Cambridge Christian Professionals Network
The formation, growth and impact of the Cambridge Christian Professionals Network
Forum Discussion from National Conference
Forum from CWG discussion
Forum from CWG discussion
Commitment forum from National Conference
People - Christians forum from National Conference