Church Leaders Unite To Cook Up Mouth Watering Feast Of Recipes

Church leaders from across the UK are supporting a fundraising cookbook, which will comprise recipes supplied entirely by them and members of the public.

Amongst the church leaders to lend their support is Rev Haydn Thomas, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Wales, who has submitted a ‘Bara Brith’ recipe.

Launched by national church insurer Congregational & General, the not-for-profit initiative will encourage cookery enthusiasts to submit original recipes for inclusion in the final publication.  It will then be sold to help churches and local charities raise funds for their own causes, as well as making a contribution towards Christian Aid.

The campaign – the first of its kind to unite churches - can also count on the backing of former Ready Steady Cook chef and committed Christian Kevin Woodford – who will take his place on the recipe judging panel.

Margaret Slater, Marketing Manager at Congregational, said: “We’re looking for innovative and original recipes from people, ranging from brilliant bologneses and cracking calzones to ace apple pies and super soufflés.”

Launching today, cookery enthusiasts can submit their entries online at www.loavesfishesandmore.com or by contacting Congregational & General for a recipe submission form.  A judging panel will then shortlist up to 100 recipes to be included alongside those of the church leaders.

Kevin Woodford, added: “I am delighted to offer my support to this campaign.  Faith plays an important part in my life and I fully appreciate the importance of helping raise revenue for your local place of worship."