The United Reformed Church is hoping to spark one million conversations about faith by distributing drink coasters across the UK.
The coasters, made from eco-friendly materials, will feature prompts about life’s big questions, such as, “When did you last feel a sense of wonder?”
Launched in partnership with the evangelism organization Ugly Duckling, they are designed for use in homes, cafés, churches, universities, workplaces, or to be left for someone to pick up from train tables.
Questions include: “What do you complain about most?” and “What’s the best advice you’ve been given?”
The URC hopes the coasters can “be simply left for someone to ponder on their own, or used in a more intentionally missional way—for example, by volunteers at coffee mornings.”
“Anyone can grab a coaster and use it,” says Nathan Jones, CEO of the Ugly Duckling charity. “These coasters are more than just a place to put a drink. They’re a tool designed to spark real conversations—a low-barrier resource that offers a gentle, inviting entry point to talk about life, hope, and faith.”