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Welcome to the latest edition of the youth update. There are many training opportunities, events and resources in this edition, so I hope you find something to equip you in your youth ministry. As ever, do get in touch with any questions or if you would value a visit. God bless, Simon
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Simon Hill Youth Officer
01905 732824
shill@cofe-worcester.org.uk
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Stretch and Grow - training day for children and families. Email Emma to book a place!
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Parenting
28th November 7:30pm at the Old Palace
An evening dedicated to helping parents to support children and teenagers develop faith at school, home and church. Or perhaps you would like to run a parenting course in your parish? Come and have a look at the many courses available to help you decide what would work best for you.
We'll also have a selection of parents guides and resources to equip conversations around sex and relationships, mental health and handling emotions.
With lots of resources on offer, and stories to share, we hope to encourage you to encourage other parents out there. Book here
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Hope Revolution are bringing together 100 hand-picked young people, aged 11-18, with a heart and a gifting in evangelism. The weekend is Friday 30th Nov to Sunday 2nd Dec 2018 at the beautiful Poplars Retreat Centre in Ledbury.
Relational evangelism
It is important to note that when we say ‘evangelist’, we don't necessarily mean standing on a stage and preaching to people (although that may be what some of the young people are called to). We mean those whom we can identify, with a calling or gifting for relational evangelism; that ongoing task of intentionally sharing faith with those who are already in our lives.
God is raising up a generation of young people who
are passionate to communicate the story of a God of love
Throughout our weekend these like-minded young people will listen to talks, have discussions, worship and pray together. We genuinely believe that God is raising up a generation of young people who are passionate to communicate the story of a God of love with their friends, and we are longing to help identify, resource and release these young evangelists.
We fully acknowledge that not all young people are confident extroverts, so the young people will be put into groups of five or six, based on age and location. Each group will be allocated a youth leader who will journey with them throughout the weekend. In this way we aim to ensure that all the young people are listened to, invested in and encouraged in their calling and gifting.
Just £30 per person
We are asking youth leaders to consider which one or two young people could be personally invited to take part in this weekend. We have capped places at 100 and are allowing no more than two young people from any one church. The weekend has been heavily subsidised – the £30 per person cost covers all activities, accommodation and meals. If however money is a barrier we have full bursary programme which can easily be applied for within the booking process.
We would love you to consider which one or two young people you could invite to be part of the weekend (and we would strongly encourage you to personally invite rather than offering the places to the whole youth group!) Booking is easy and can be done online at www.theyew.org
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Real Halloween Treat Box
These packs offer 30 'treats' to give away, perhaps at a light party or in your neighbourhood. Normally selling for £30 but for a 10% discount enter the code dio3h at the checkout. Order by 19th October.
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Mission Possible - Research Report
Scripture Union have been conducting research into effective mission for children and young people, as part of their 'Reaching the 95%' campaign. The Mission Possible research report has now been released. It highlights five key findings for mission:
- Support the mission in prayer
- Agree objectives and have a clear vision
- Respond to the needs of the community
- Focus on relationships rather than the programme
- Be distinctively Christian
There are some encouraging examples of mission around the UK in the report and helpful reminders about the best way to prepare, execute and review mission.
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Remembrance 100
Chaplaincy Central have advertised a whole host of links which provide some excellent resources and inspiration for remembrance activities. They are mostly designed for a school context, but can be adapted for youth sessions or church worship.
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The Royal British Legion
A wealth of resources for lessons and assemblies including posters and short videos for KS 1, 2, 3 & 4.
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance/schools-learning/learning-resources/
Remembrance 100
From Hope, ideas and resources to help your church to get involved in '100 days of prayer', peace parties and remembrance activities for communities working together.
https://www.remembrance100.co.uk
Churches together in Britain and Ireland
One of the partners in Remembrance100 and with a few extra resources, service plans, free images and books.
https://ctbi.org.uk/remembrance-sunday/
Christian Vision for Men
CVM are another of the partners in Remembrance100 and also have some of their own material on their web site including several short videos, ideas for different age groups, service material, liturgy, prayers and stories.
https://www.cvm.org.uk/greaterlove
The Bible Society
Stories, short videos and resources, particularly about peace, what it meant in 1918 and what it means now.
https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/what-we-do/england-and-wales/world-war-1/
Prayer Spaces in Schools
Creative, interactive activities for prayer spaces or other opportunities for reflection in school that are adaptable to all age groups.
https://www.prayerspacesinschools.com/search/resources?name=WW1
Barnabas in Schools
Ideas for RE, collective worship, classroom reflection and cross curricular activities.
https://www.barnabasinschools.org.uk/topics/remembrance-day
Messy Remembrance
Not as an alternative to a more formal Remembrance Day service, but this resource is set out as a typical Messy Church menu of ideas for activities and an outline for the celebration.
https://www.messychurch.org.uk/resource/messy-remembrance
Poppy Scotland
A huge range (we're not kidding!) of learning materials, films and an image archive all designed for use in schools and with very clear sorting/filtering so you can find what you're looking for. Although obviously created for the Scottish Education System and the Curriculum for Excellence there is much here that would easily fit into work in other UK nations.
http://learning.poppyscotland.org.uk
Quakers in Britain
Information about the white poppy movement for peace. The page also has links to other resources for schools to encourage critical thinking and foster a culture of peace.
https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/remembrance-and-peace
Remembrance Project
On our web site we have a resource idea for helping pupils to reflect on remembrance in the wider context of people they know who have died. You can download it from here:
Remembrance Project
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YouthVids is a free and carefully curated selection of videos with a focus on helping youth and youth leaders discover faith. Perfect for finding discussion starters, answers to tough questions, videos for Bible studies and more.
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Frontier Youth Trust have loads of great ideas on their website, included these new 'risky ideas'. A brilliant charity resourcing work with hard-to-reach young people - well worth a look.
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I have previously advertised the fantastic 'Seriously Awkward' series from the Children's Society. The original six sessions can be downloaded here. Now, there are two great new sessions on well-being. Click here to have a look at these.
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