The Chapel - Creative Community

Manchester is a city jam packed full of innovation, creativity and culture. There is so much to do and anybody who claims to be bored in Manchester is clearly not trying very hard.

In a city like Manchester the Church really needs to step up to the creative plate!

With this in mind we decided that we start The Chapel. We want to influence and create culture. We want to encourage, support and release people who are creative into whatever area of culture interests them. I want the church (not just the leaders but the whole community) to create and support culture. I want to see Christian artists, musicians, designers, and whoever creating work that is meant to be consumed by the world at large. I also want to see the church producing forums and settings where secular artists can be supported. I don’t want Christian culture I just want culture.

Our first baby step towards this was The Crypt. The Crypt came out of the fact I bumped into a DJ who loves dubstep and electronica, and wanted to help us out. So we ran a club night, people showed up, christians looked awkward, people danced and we partied.

What else could we do? Anything! We know artists, musicians, comedians, bloggers, tweeters, creatives and consumers. So the only thing holding us back is our imagination. You in?

If you want to know more please contact me (Tim Simmonds) in any of the following ways -  07961 233 768, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), twitter, facebook or on my blog.

The Chapel - Creative Community

Manchester is a city jam packed full of innovation, creativity and culture. There is so much to do and anybody who claims to be bored in Manchester is clearly not trying very hard.