Children & Young People’s Committee
Meeting of the synod Youth and Children’s Committee.
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Joined Up Conference 2022
STC Sheffield Nairn Street, SheffieldThe Joined Up conference is officially 'back' for 2022.! Last year we met but it was from behind our computer screens in our own homes so we are really looking forward to gathering the Joined Up family together again next year. Planned, organised and delivered in partnership with our friends at Diocese of Sheffield, Sheffield Methodist Circuit, Christian & Sheffield Schools, and the Methodist Church Yorkshire Plus Region of the Learning Network, the Joined Up Conference is an exciting and engaging day for anyone who ministers with children, young people and families in churches and schools. Whether you are an employed worker, willing volunteer, minister or vicar, or simply someone who is interested in finding out more there will be something on offer for you to take away and use in your own ministry! We will see the return of our keynotes, workshops and famous short stories. The workshops this year include input from Jon Steel (Children and Youth Development Practitioner for the Yorkshire Synod) on how we can use the Bible as a transformational tool in our ministry, and Lorraine Webb (URC Children's & Youth Work Program Officer) on understanding the senses for those with additional needs. We are […]
£15
Talking about Education
Online!“We'd love to share the good news with children and young people - but there aren't any in my church” Just as Jesus' ministry happened where people were, we sometimes have to leave the comfort of our own environment to meet and reach people with whom we don't normally have contact. For children and young people, that can often mean schools and colleges. In this session you will have the opportunity to hear from two youth and community work practitioners with experience of youth work in education settings: Ruth Watson is a URC Minister. She currently exercises a Special Category Ministry MediaCityUK Church and Community Hub in Salford Quays. This is a partnership between Oasis and the URC. Her role is to build a church community in the Hub serving both the Academy and the local communities of Ordsall/Langworthy estates and MediaCity. Ruth is involved with the Academy through chaplaincy and mentoring and occasional RE lessons; and with the community through PlaySpace; Talk English Café and sometimes with Youth Club and building up Holy Hub a Thursday evening Church Group. Nigel Robertsis the Further Education Chaplaincy Ambassador in the West Midlands area as part of the work of the West […]
Crafty Questions
Online!The Five Northerly Synods are hosting another useful event for those involved in children, youth and family work! Making the links between the activities we offer and the faith we want to share. It's not about the crafts we do, but the things we share whilst doing them. Join the Zoom link on: bit.ly/5NSCraftyQuestions
An Introduction to Godly Play
Somerset House St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, United KingdomGodly Play UK is coming to the Yorkshire Synod! The day will allow you to participate in 2 complete Godly Play sessions, each exploring a different story genre. There will be opportunity to discuss key elements of the Godly Play approach and childhood spirituality. This is a free event and open to anyone. It is especially designed for those who have little or no previous experience of Godly Play. This opportunity is suitable for children’s leaders, youth leaders, teachers, ministers, chaplains or anyone interested in childhood spirituality. Hot drinks and lunch provided. You may like to bring a cushion to sit on, as wherever possible we like to sit on the floor for Godly Play. There is a limited number of spaces available so please contact Megan Tillbrook to confirm your place (megancyp@urcyorkshire.org.uk / 07522 220213) See poster below.
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