Stockport

The Big Deal in Stockport was officially launched on the 28 March at 7.30pm, St Mary's in the Marketplace attended by over 600 Christians from all variety of churches across Stockport.

The aim of the year is to take the Christian message to the people of Stockport through word and deed. There are loads of opportunities to share God's love through simple acts of kindness. Through the year there have been a number of key events that churches have been invited to join with. In addition, the challenge to the church has been to find ways to do more, to build upon the great work already taking place in a way that capitalises on the benefit of a united approach by all 100+ churches in Stockport.

High points of the year so far have included:

The Big Deal Weekend 27-28 May 2006 which included at Saturday of community action all around the borough followed by Sunday events at Woodbank Memorial park in Offerton, including a united celebration worship, family fun day and climaxing with the Space Summer Roadshow youth concert. View Photos... View Video...
The Big Brew on Sat 24 June 2006 and weekends around that time. This saw churches open up as community cafes, offering a free FairTrade cuppa and refreshments, a warm welcome and friendly conversation. View Photos...
The Big Bike on Sat 23 Sept 2006. A cycle of prayer and tour de Stockport event which saw scores of cyclists from all variety of churches uniting to keep fit, raise much needed funds for the Big Deal and pray for Stockport. View Photos...
The Big Bulb during Oct/Nov 2006 was the opportunity for churches to bless their local community with the gift of flowers next spring and for years to come.
The Big Gift and the Big Wrap during December 2006 in the run-up to Christmas saw churches sharing a generous spirit by offer community events including festive shopping breaks, carol singing, and a free gift wrap service.
Big Deal High School Schools Programmes have been underway provided by Stockport Christians in Schools wokring in partnership with Blush-uk girl band from The Message.

To help facilitate and inspire projects the Big Deal team have produced a church planning pack which you can download from this site. It is crammed full of ideas and ways to get the best out of this year of opportunity.