Crossway Autumn 2025
The Autumn 2025 edition of Crossway, the magazine of Church Society, is now available, with a focus on patronage.
Paul Darlington introduces us to the gift of patronage and what it means for churches. Mark Burkill then traces the development of patronage, from its origins in Anglo-Saxon times to the modern era.
In his second article Paul Darlington explains working with patrons through the appointment process.
Charlie Skrine shares lessons and advice from his surprisingly long experience of being a patron.
Dick Farr and Mark Holdaway discuss the important distinctives and work of Church Society Trust, the patronage body of Church Society. George Crowder and Ann Lamb then share how St John's, Over, Winsford came to change the church’s patronage to the Church Society Trust.
Crossway is sent to all members of Church Society and to our Partner Churches. It is also available by subscription or as single issues to purchase here.