Providing support for safeguarding, property matters, funding and navigating times of crisis – that’s how The Congregational Federation can help your church.

At CRE 25 for the first time in a number of years, it provides support, fellowship and learning for some 200 independent UK churches run by their members and will promote its Thirty by 2030 campaign.

The federation also creates opportunities for fellowship and learning via courses, events and other resources, always mindful of protecting the independence and unique identity of each member church.

‘At our 2025 National Assembly we welcomed City Chapel UK into membership,’ Yvonne Campbell (pictured) the federation’s general secretary, told CRE News. ‘We appreciate the vitality and strong Christian witness it promotes and look forward to supporting the church in its work and mission. We are keen to extend that welcome to other churches who would wish to join us for mutual support and encouragement.’

The Congregational Federation is there for:

• Practical support – A broad range of high quality, in-house resources and advice is available from their highly qualified and experienced staff team
• Meaningful fellowship – Members can join with like-minded churches to worship, share, learn, encourage and grow
• True independence – Your church can maintain its freedom, whilst easing many of its challenges

You can pick up an information pack and talk to federation representatives at CRE 25.