March CYP News -CYP at the heart of ministry & mission

Join Catalyst 30K. Delivered by Ridley Hall, free and fully funded by the Church of England, Catalyst is a dynamic 7 month training course run on Zoom and in person which aims to equip and connect those who work with children and young people in the local church.

Resources for Good Friday and beyond

Good Friday
Find free Diddy Disciples Good Friday resources here for churches, toddler groups and families to use.

Training for volunteers (CYP Basics)
Sign up here for training for children and youth volunteers (Free)
The CYP team would love to deliver free CYP Basics training to your volunteer teams to support your ministry with Children, Young People and Families. Our core course for those engaged or interested in work with children and young people doesn't assume experience and yet offers much for lively discussion, reflection and development of practice. It can be tailored to your church's needs and we can deliver the training at your church.

Why do it?
• It’s a whistle-stop tour across the basics of ministry with CYP.
•It works especially well with whole (or majority) volunteer teams from churches.
• It encourages teams to think together about their vision for ministry.

What will we cover?

Trends of Gen Alpha (children and young people born between 2010 to 2024)
Values and priorities
Core Values
General/ Spiritual Development
Faith Development
Spiritual Styles
Learning styles
Programme planning
Accesible activities
Behaviour

CYP Zoom Drop ins Serious Youth Violence Prevention
Tuesday 16th April 2024 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Book your CYP Zoom ticket here
Join Jason O'Shea, an early intervention knife-crime initiative, delivered by local churches to local schools to help churches and students feel more positive about the change they can make.

Aurora Children's Ministry Course (Sept 2024) & Youth Ministry Course (Sept 2025), Trinity House and online
Register your interest here for the Aurora Children's Ministry Course (Sept 2024) & Aurora Youth Ministry Course (Sept 2025)
Do you work with children?

Join the 9 month Aurora Children's Ministry course, become a Commissioned Children's Worker and gain a qualification which is recognised throughout the Diocese of Southwark.

Deepen your understanding of ministry to children in today’s settings.
Identify what is not working so well in your church and make changes.

To gain the qualification you also need to complete the Bishop’s Certificate in the second year. There is also an Aurora Youth Ministry course in September 2025 (you could begin that qualification by taking the Bishop’s Certificate first).

To join the course you will:

Go through a discernment process led by the Lay Ministry Team
Complete the 9 month Aurora Course, followed by the 9 month Southwark Diocese Bishop's Certificate.

Growing Hope
Find out more about Growing Hope here
Resources, training and a helpful audit for churches to support CYP (and their families) with additional needs.

Do you need support to grow or restart ministry with CYP or training for those working with children and young people? Apply for a CYP Grant of up to £900.

Christmas Unwrapped
Sat 20th April 2024, 12 noon-13.30pm, Christ Church Purley
Register for Christmas Unwrapped here
Join Jude Barber, Children's worker at Christ Church Purley to find out more about Christmas Unwrapped An engaging, hands on resource to invite schools into church to learn more about the events of the Christmas Story and the real meaning behind the gifts .

Preventing Gambling Harms in Diverse Communities
Tuesday 23rd April, 18:30-21:00pm
Online
Register for the workshop here

Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust is running a free fully funded, City & Guilds assured workshop open to Community and Faith Leaders and practitioners (including youth workers) who work with or have contact with young people from Ethnic Minority communities and also people from low income backgrounds. It will provide the skills, confidence and resources to deliver the programme direct to young people training.

Topics covered in the workshop:

Gaming and Gambling Harms
Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Role of Religion and Culture
Marketing and Sponsorship
Spotting Signs of Harm
Signposting Help and Support

On completion of our workshop, you will have access to YGAM's diverse communities’ resources as well as continued support from the YGAM Education Manager.

Godly Play
Sat 11th May, 10am-1.30pm, Diocese of Southwark Sign up for the 11th May session here.

Sat 22nd June, 10am-1.30pm, Diocese of Southwark. Sign up for the 22nd June here.

Godly Play is a movement that encourages the spiritual nurture of children and adults in our churches. It involves storytelling and theological reflection for all ages. Children’s leaders and preachers alike are welcome to join the Revd Ronni Lamont, the facilitator of Godly Play courses, as she introduces Godly Play and helps us understand what a powerful and creative technique it can be.

Youthscape/ St Mellitus Lecture All Power and Authority
13th May, 6.30-8.30pm at St Mellitus College/ Online (Free)
Register for the lecture here
Come along for an annual youth work lecture that combines practical and theological insight to equip youth workers, church leaders, and the wider church amidst an ever-evolving youth culture.

Satellites, 2-6th Aug 2024, Bath & West Showground
Book your ticket for Satellites youth summer event here
Satellites is a summer event for young people, brought to you by the team at Youthscape. It’s a five-day gathering, designed to inspire teenagers to live with God at the centre of their lives for the other 360 days of the year. Your first 5 tickets are free!

JOB ADVERTS
Closing date given where provided

Graduate Trainee opportunity- Administration in the Church of England, Weds 3rd April
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
Contract, dates and working times: Permanent/Full-time

Would you be interested in developing your skills and knowledge in planning and organising, co-ordinating projects, and gaining experience of a range of work with a local and national significance, whilst contributing to the aims and vision of the Diocese of Southwark, part of the Church of England.

This is an opportunity to work closely with the Bishop of Kingston in supporting his work with the clergy and people of the parishes in the Kingston area, in planning his diary and co-ordinating a range of events.

The Diocese of Southwark is seeking interest from graduates seeking to start their careers, and to gain experience in this role. You should be well-organised with a capacity for hard work, quick to learn and enjoy managing a busy, varied workload.

If you are interested in finding out more, please submit your CV with a covering letter outlining what attracts you to this role, to maria.gomez-danso@southwark.anglican.org

Youth and Families Minister, All Saints (Merstham & Gatton Team Ministry), 9am Sat 6th April
Salary: £25,000 – 30,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full-time 35 hours a week, with Sunday and evening work
Contract: 4 ½ years, fixed term

Join a new leadership team at the start of a new season, with growing numbers of young people as they seek to establish and grow new worshipping communities within the Merstham area.

If you feel called to be part of this journey and have the necessary enthusiasm, skills and experience then they would love to hear from you. Please email your CV to Nigel at rector@mgtmchurches.org with a covering letter including 2 referees you have alerted in advance, outlining your experience, qualities and competencies and why you would be successful in this role.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, then please feel free to contact Nigel at rector@mgtmchurches.org.

Interviews 29/04/2024

Head of FLOURISH (Worshipping Communities in Schools/Colleges)
Mon 15 April
Salary: £66,186
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: 2 years initially

As Head of FLOURISH (Worshipping Communities in Schools/Colleges) you will lead the implementation of the ‘FLOURISH’ network of worshipping communities in schools/FE colleges across the country, working in partnership with Dioceses to ensure that children and young people in education settings are instinctively at the heart of their mission, vision and strategy.

Interviews: Monday 22 April 2024

Project Manager (FLOURISH Worshipping Communities in Schools/FE Colleges)
Mon 15 April
Salary: £46,577
Contract: 2 years initially
As Project Manager (FLOURISH Worshipping Communities in Schools/FE Colleges), you will support the Head of FLOURISH in managing a major funded pilot project launching and embedding 40 locations for worshipping communities in schools/FE colleges across the country, including project management tracking, evaluation, stakeholder engagement and operational support to each location as required.

Interviews: Tuesday 14 May

Programme Lead – Developing Younger Leaders (Education) Mon 15 April
Salary: £56,833
Contract: 2 years initially

As Programme Lead – Developing Younger Leaders (Education) you will develop effective and accredited training programmes, networks and research in relation to developing young leaders for the FLOURISH network – who are equipped, resourced and commissioned to lead these communities alongside their adult leaders from schools/college/churches.

Interviews: Wednesday 1 May 2024

Children and Families Minister, St Thomas with St Stephen’s (Balham) Mon 29th April 2024
Salary: £24,000-£29,000 per annum with accommodation provided for a generously subsidised rent of £500 pm. If you do not require accommodation a higher salary will be provided
Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Minimum of 30 hours per week.
St Thomas with St Stephen’s is a lively Anglican church in a vibrant area of southwest London, serving Streatham Hill, Clapham Park and Balham.

The overall vision for Children and Families’ Ministry is

To be warmly welcoming and supportive of children and families.
For children and families of all ages, life stages and backgrounds to meet with God, grow in a living and vibrant faith and share their faith with those in the community around them.

The purpose of the role is to lead and resource our work amongst children aged 0-10 and their families – within the church and the community, including, where possible, the local schools.
The core values of STwSS are:
1. Growing the Church
2. Developing Discipleship
3. Reaching the Community

Interviews: May 12th and 13th.
Start date – Summer 2024

Have a job to advertise? Send them to Imani or Jo