The scenery is amazing - blue skies every day! But yesterday was tough going with rough terrain. About 80-90% of the route was in forest.
Ron says: “Feeling very blessed both that I can actually do this and the enjoyable company to share prayer times and bible reading with.”
Ron has officially begun his journey!
We’ll be sharing updates here in the news section of our website so you can follow along and keep up to date with Ron’s pilgrimage.
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, and a HUGE thank you to Ron for taking on this incredible challenge to raise money for Encounter Christianity.
Ron, we are praying for you and backing you all the way.
Here are some more messages from your supporters:
Go well Ron!
Hope it’s a really meaningful time! Assisi is a beautiful goal. We’ll be willing your legs on their way.
All the very best!
Ron ....you're amazing, enjoy the journey and may it be a blessing to you.
Have a great time, Shalom.
We will be monitoring progress and wish you well. Stephen says don't forget the Compede! Margaret
Typically generous, Ron - make sure you eat well!
Amazing effort! Thank you for your generous fundraising for Encounter Christianity.
Good luck Ron!
We’re delighted to share that Ron Morgan will be walking 274 km (170.3 miles) from Florence to Assisi to raise funds for Encounter Christianity.
Many of you know firsthand the impact of Encounter Christianity’s dynamic, interactive RE sessions offered free to schools across Bristol. And for those of you who don’t know, our team works with pupils from Early Years to Sixth Form, helping them engage with creative workshops that bring the Christian faith to life, including specialised sessions for SEND students.
Ron’s pilgrimage is a wonderful way to support this work and help it reach even more young people.
If you’d like to encourage Ron and help fund this mission, please consider donating. Every gift makes a real difference.
We’re excited to share that Encounter Christianity is growing, and we’re now recruiting for two part‑time teaching positions to help us continue bringing high‑quality, engaging Christian RE into Bristol’s schools.
We’re looking for a creative and confident Secondary Teacher to help expand our KS5 work and deliver dynamic Christian RE sessions across local secondary schools. If you love inspiring teenagers and developing fresh workshop ideas, this could be a great fit.
Deadline: 28 April 2026
Interviews: 12 May 2026
Start date: September 2026
We’re also seeking a warm and imaginative Primary Teacher to develop new workshops and teach engaging RE lessons for KS1 and KS2 pupils. This role includes building relationships with schools and contributing to the wider work of our charity.
Deadline: 23 April 2026
Interviews: 5 May 2026
Start date: 1 September 2026
If you’re passionate about education, enjoy being creative, and want to make a meaningful impact in schools across Bristol, we’d love to hear from you.
Full job descriptions and application forms are on Vacancies page on our website.
Please email completed applications to sharon@encounterchristianity.co.uk.
It was an absolute joy to take children round today on our Easter trail. We have partnered with the fabulous St. Mary’s, Stoke Bishop in their beautiful building. 3 different schools have visited to experience the wonder of the Easter story.
The trail begins with Palm Sunday- Jesus comes into Jerusalem and the children wave palm branches.
Children sit around the table to experience the Last Supper.
He is not here, He has risen!
The backdrops and props really help bring it to life!
As we finish up for February half term, we are reflecting on a very busy and wonderful term 3. It has been such a joy to meet so many children and young people, as well as their teachers. We hope that all school staff and children have a restful break next week.
Our final lesson of the term was one of our sensory workshops. It was fabulous to interact with the children as they discovered some of the stories Jesus told through sights, sounds and lots of things to squish!
Where is the Lost Sheep? Children love opening the boxes and finding the squishy animal inside!
Such a great way to tell the story- the children are enthralled with these colour changing lights.
The Plinko board was a success!
To sign up, either scan the QR code in the picture above or just click on the image to go to our event.
We hope you have had a positive start to 2026. As has been the case every term this year, this is our busiest Term 3 ever!
In Secondary we are doing lots of our popular GCSE sessions, including Mission and Evangelism. We use Jackie Pullinger as a case study and students do an investigation task to find out more about her. We recommend her book, ‘Chasing the Dragon’ to students, so we are reminding ourselves to read it again as well!
Decoding a Bible teaching - The Great Commission - which underpins the topic.
Sending Christmas greetings to all our supporters at this special time of year. We have so enjoyed all our Christmas lessons, workshops and trails this year. It has been a fabtastic run up to the end of term.
We topped it all off today with our wonderful sensory Christmas workshop at Redland Church, full of twinkling lights, smells of frankincense and sounds of carols with accompanying bells!
“Thanks again for everything you and your team did for all our Key Stage 2 classes. It has had a huge impact and left a lasting impression on them.
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