Anna Hawken

Anna is the Parenting for Faith Ministry Lead. She’s mum to three under 7s and married to Matt.

Before joining the Parenting for Faith team she was a Children’s and Families’ Minister in St Albans.

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Talking about the supernatural

07 Mar 2025
We live in a world where evil can sometimes feel very real, and which is full of witches, zombies, monsters, the paranormal and the supernatural. It's important that we help our children and teens navigate this well, but it doesn't always feel easy to know how to start.

Key Tools for Tests and Exams

07 May 2026
Exam season can bring pressure, comparison, fear, frustration — and sometimes excitement too. Whether your child is facing SATs, GCSEs, driving tests, swimming badges, auditions, spelling tests or school transitions, moments of being assessed can affect the whole household.

40 ways to start a conversation with God in Lent

04 Feb 2026
Lent is traditionally a time when people set aside time to draw closer to God and think about what Jesus did at Easter. Sometimes it’s helpful to have a few ideas of things to help you do this, so here are 40 chat and catch prompts that you can use with your family this Lent.