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<p>The Church of England’s Cathedral and Church Buildings Division developed the open
and sustainable churches initiative five years ago, and now 80% of churches provide
a function beyond purely worship, with 54% of Anglican parishes running at least one
organised activity to address social or community need. Churches are being used as
citizen’s advice bureau, post offices, shops, night shelters and food banks. Two recent
examples of local projects where the Church has opening its buildings for the wider
community in the Lincoln Diocese include:</p><p>St Peter & Paul Church, Algarkirk
has been successful in getting through the first stage of HLF funding for a project
to host a local heritage center, explaining the history of the area including an oral
history project and fascinating details about this Grade I medieval church. The Parish
Church has a collection of Victorian stained glass of national quality and furnishings
by J.G. Grace who also furnished the Houses of Parliament.</p><p>All Saints Church,
Winterton is a Grade 1 Medieval church which has been restored with new community
facilities installed to make it more accessible with the help of HLF and other grants.</p>
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