by megancyp | Tue 18th Aug 2026 | Children and Youth, Latest News
Sam Thompson leads the children and family work at Christchurch in Stocksbridge (joined with the Christian Centre) and West Melton URC in Wath-upon-Dearne. This summer the churches both opened their doors for the first time to welcome children and families for holiday...
by megancyp | Thu 25th Jun 2026 | Children and Youth
The 24-hour retreat at Ampleforth Abbey provided a focused period of rest, reflection, and renewal within a monastic setting. The Benedictine community is known for welcoming guests for prayer and reflection as part of its tradition of hospitality grounded in the rule...
by megancyp | Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | Children and Youth
On Sunday 21st July, I was thrilled to be invited to Hornsea URC to present the Lundie Award to local teenager, Olivia, in a joyful and emotive worship service. Olivia is a long-standing member of the church Pilots group and following her Master Mariners Award she is...
by megancyp | Tue 16th Dec 2025 | Children and Youth
In mid-November, the Yorkshire Synod Children and Youth Team welcomed another member. Mell Cam is the newly appointed Children, Youth & Family Enabler and will work alongside the Sheffield Ministry Team. This is the second of four posts that the synod will be...
by megancyp | Sat 12th Apr 2025 | Children and Youth
On Saturday 29th March a small group of young people from across the synod gathered to talk together about issues of faith, justice and inclusion. The day started with fun and games and then into the first session discussions. We were reminded of the rebellious nature...
