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THE LEARNING CHURCH is for the whole People of God; for all ages; for new and life-long Christians; for new and cradle Anglicans; for the laity and for those who are ordained. Whether undertaken individually or with others, life-long learning is a key component of personal spiritual growth and sanctification. It needs to be expected, guided, and sustained so that it becomes a habit.
In order to succeed, the Learning Church needs both centrally organised initiatives, events, and activities and regional ones at the Deanery and parish levels. There is also a place for other groupings based on interest and/or affinity. A Learning Church will recognise that, for many people and groups, Sunday morning may no longer be their primary entry point into the Church nor their principal means of engagement with it. Becoming more of a Learning Church will be essential for the stability of the other two pillars and for the implementation of Turning to Grace as a whole.