NEW – Safeguarding Training Online. This is for all those working with children, young people and adults at risk. The training will be delivered via the Zoom online platform, across three sessions. Participants must attend all 3 sessions to complete the training and gain a certificate. Wednesdays in July, 4pm – 5.30pm Part 1: on […]
Families on Faith Adventures @ Home! This week’s new resource Week Ten – Chosen – Part 1 Families on Faith Adventures @ Home! is designed to give families a number of activities to choose from as they explore a Bible story. It includes prayer ideas, crafts and games, sensory activities and challenges, all adapted […]
Unfortunately it will not be possible to run the Summer Camps in July, so the decision has been made to postpone the camps until next year. Sorry to disappoint the young people who had signed up to attend!
Trialogue – a new weekly panel discussion for young people! 3 Panellists, 3 Questions, 3 Values URC Youth are very excited to launch a new weekly online live YouTube broadcast called ‘Trialogue’. Aimed at 16 to 25 year olds, each session will explore a theme alongside a Bible passage, providing a spring board […]
Welcome to the latest resources from your support team in Children’s and Youth work at Church House! May 2020 newsletter Special supplement 4 – designed to help you access resources suitable for using with the 11 – 18 age range.
Families on Faith Adventures @ Home! Week One – A Supper to Remember This is an exciting new resource for families to enjoy sharing a time of faith and fellowship together through stores, games, activities and prayers. It is designed as a ‘pick and mix’ of ways to experience God’s message through the […]
From the Children’s and Youth Team at Church House. Bi-monthly Update Extra – Training and Conference Digest April 2020 Bi-monthly newsletter – Special Supplement 1 Bi-monthly newsletter – Special Supplement 2
Youth Weekend, 14-15 November 2020 Arrivals 10am on Saturday 14 November Departures after lunch on Sunday 15 November 2020 Following on from their recent open meetings the Synod Youth Executive would love to invite any 14 – 25 year olds to come and join them for the weekend. We will be meeting in the […]
We are still hoping that it will be possible to go ahead in July. 17 – 19 July 2020 Oakwood Activity Centre, check it out at http://oakwoodyouth.co.uk/ Children’s camp for 8 to 11 year olds Youth camp for 11 to 17 year olds We are offering the publicity and giving you the option of […]
Saturday 12 September 2020 in Reading. This will be an intergenerational day aimed at families of all ages (suitable for ages 5+) The URC’s theme this year is Common Ground. We will start and finish at a local URC church and will spend the day on a walking tour of 4 places of worship […]
Greenbelt Festival, 28 – 31 August 2020. A contemporary Christian Festival for young adults 18 – 25 years. Check it out here. The Synod Youth Executive are hosting the group which means that the cost of the tickets and one meal a day will be funded by Wessex Synod. Everyone makes their own way […]
Two URC youth events further afield Cancelled – Crossfire Camp, 22 – 25 May 2020. A Christian Camp for young people aged 12+ www.crossfire.org.uk The Big Speak Out. Places and travel are funded by Wessex Synod. From dinner on Friday 24 July to lunch on Sunday 26 July 2020 inclusive. At […]
Welcome to the March 2020 newsletter from your support team in Children’s and Youth work at Church House!
Wessex Summer Camps, 17 – 19 July 2020. We have a new venue, check it out at http://oakwoodyouth.co.uk/ Children’s camp for 8 to 11 year olds Youth camp for 11 to 17 year olds We are excited about this year’s camps, which look to be as adventurous as ever. Our theme will be ‘Just […]
Wessex Summer Camps 17 – 19 July 2020 at Oakwood Activity Centre, Waterloo Road, Wokingham, RG40 3DA Two fantastic camps on one site: RE:One for ages 8 – 11 years RE:Two for ages 11 – 17 years
Welcome to the November 2019 update from your support team in Children’s & Youth work at Church House. Children’s & Youth newsletter, November 2019.
Wonderful World, Wonderful You! Saturday 30 November 2019 Based at Intech Science Centre and Planetarium, Winchester. It’s only £5 and although it’s aimed at Primary aged children this event is open to EVERYONE. (Children remain the responsibility of the people they come with) 5.30pm – 10pm (Join us from 5:30pm and stay as long […]
Messy Church Training on Saturday 2nd November 2019 at London Street URC, Basingstoke, RG21 7NU There will be two sessions and a cross over lunch. Attend the session most appropriate to you and chat to others over lunch. 10:30 – 12:30 this session is aimed at those who are interested in starting […]
This is a one-day bespoke first aid course for the URC run by trainers from the British Red Cross. 10am – 4pm. Arrivals and registration from 9.30am. Please bring your own lunch. Booking is essential, please see the posters for contact details. At High Cross Church, Camberley on Saturday 30 November 2019 At London […]
Welcome to the September 2019 update from your support team in Children’s & Youth work at Church House. Children’s and Youth newsletter, September 2019.
Youth Assembly – for young adults in school year 10 up to age 25 years (inclusive). Taster Day – for young people in school year 7 up to age 16 years (inclusive). URC Youth Assembly 2020 24 – 26 January 2020 at Whitemoor Lakes, Alrewas, Staffordshire. Book before 11 November 2019 for the Early […]
Welcome to the July 2019 update from your support team in Children’s & Youth work at Church House. Click here to download.
Wessex Summer Camps 2019 – Re:Charge 19 – 21 July 2019, at Runways End Outdoor Centre, Aldershot Two fantastic camps, for ages 8 – 11 years and 11 – 17 years Wessex Summer Camp will be a fantastic weekend of activities, workshops, exploring the Bible and worship. Whether you have been before or will […]
The Big Speak Out 5-7 July 2019 Repton School, Derbyshire DE65 6FH This event is open to all 11-18 year olds associated in any way with the United Reformed Church. Come for a weekend of fun, fellowship, faith, friendship and finding your voice! Ruth White, Wessex Synod Children’s and Youth Development Officer (south), is […]
Mental Health First Aider course. This is the two-day training course, participants must attend both days to complete the course and gain a certificate. On Mondays 7 & 14 October 2019. Petersfield United Reformed Church, College Street, Petersfield, GU31 4AG. 9.15am – 5pm Please bring your own lunch. Places are limited. Please book early […]
A full one day’s safeguarding training for all individuals working with children, young people and adults at risk. On Saturday 15 June 2019. 10am – 4pm. At Wheatley URC, High Street, Wheatley, OX33 1UE. Please bring your own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. To book your place, please email or phone 023 8067 4513. Further […]
Lego Mania! In line with the assembly theme for 2019 of ‘One Body, many parts’ we are running a Lego Mania children’s day. On Saturday 8 June 2019 Fleet URC, 25 King’s Road, Fleet, GU31 3AF. 10am – 4.30pm. A day for 7 – 13 year olds. Cost: £5 per person. Bookings close on […]
Welcome to the March 2019 update from your support team in Children’s and Youth Work at Church House.
Safeguarding Training Saturday 9 March 2019 Woking URC White Rose Lane, GU22 7HA 10am – 4pm Please bring your own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. A full day’s training for people working with children, young people and/or adults at risk. Also important for Ministers and Elders. To book a place, please email.
Welcome to the January 2019 update from your support team in Children’s and Youth Work at Church House.
St John’s URC Orpington is looking forward to welcoming a Youth Pastor to work with our established Youth and Children’s Work team to encourage, enthuse and develop our youth and children in their faith. We are a caring community of God’s people where each person is encouraged to grow in faith and to share with […]
Here is the latest news update from the Children’s and Youth Work Team at Church House. They hope it will give you a warm glow as you read about the work that has been going on among children and young people in the past two months and the exciting prospects for the months ahead. Please […]
Wessex Synod Children’s Event – ‘24 Hour Adventure’ Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd December 2018 Christ Church Centre URC, Henley-upon-Thames, RG9 1AG 24 hours of fun for children aged 7 – 13 years Come together, make new friends and have a great time. We will explore advent, looking at Hope, Faith, Joy, Peace, and Fulfilment […]
The deadline for applications has been extended until 1st October 2018! It’s not too late to apply if you are interested. CWM Europe Region Youth Programme for 2018. For those age 18 – 25 years. Publicity Flier. Further information and application forms. ‘Beyond myself in exploring mental health …’, 12 – 14 October 2018 and […]
The Moderator’s Christmas Challenge has been a great success, so we are sending out the challenge again to find the design for Clare’s 2019 Christmas Letter. Open to anyone aged 0-26. Please take a look at the information sheet for the rules of the challenge and download the entry form which should […]
Mental Health First Aid training courses at Woking URC White Rose Lane Woking GU22 7HA. Further information on MHFA – Introductory course with a Youth focus here. MHFA – General Introductory course here. Mental Health First Aider qualification, two-day certificated course. Places are limited, priority will be given to paid children’s, youth and family […]
Permanent Contract: 18 hrs per week Salary: £34-35k (pro rata £17-17.5k) We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and dedicated professional who possesses a strong conviction regarding the need to safeguard the vulnerable. In this role you will develop and implement operational procedures and provide advice in matters relating to safeguarding for […]
Sing and Make Music from your Heart to The Lord – Ephesians 5:19 Poster 23 – 25 November 2018 A weekend of music making and exploring using music in and as worship. For musicians of URC Youth aged 14 – 25 years. Held at: Whitemoor Lakes, Barley Green Lane, Lichfield , Staffordshire, WS13 8QT Cost: […]
Youth Assembly 18 – 20 January 2019 One Body: we’re all in this together At Whitemoor Lakes, Alrewas, Staffordshire. A weekend to focus on Jesus, to share in community with other young people, and to explore what it means to be church together. Further information. Age: Year 10 to 25 years (inclusive) Bookings: Please book […]
Do you feel God is calling you to serve in some way but you’re not sure what or where or how? Worship Leaders, Youth Work, Church Related Community Work Ministry, Eldership, Minister of Word and Sacrament – stipendiary and non-stipendiary. The Synod Vocations day will provide a day of exploration of several vocations, hearing from […]
The One Programme is hiring! Families’ Project Assistant, North Camp Methodist Church Farnborough Closing date for applications: 12 noon 4 July 2018 Further information.
Dinner on Friday 6 to lunch on Sunday 8 July 2018 inclusive. University of Nottingham campus, NG7 2RJ. Open to all 11 – 18 year olds associated in any way with the URC. A fantastic weekend full of fun activities where young people will be exploring how to be ‘activists’ in their church, […]
Wessex Synod Summer Camp Ferny Crofts Activity Centre in the New Forest 13 – 15 July 2018 for young people 11 – 17 years A fantastic youth camp giving space to learn more about the Christian faith, who Jesus is, and explore how this impacts us and where we fit in … Further information […]
Opportunities for those age 18+ years. Wessex Synod Exciting changes happening to Wessex Summer Camp. The camp planning group have taken the decision to run summer camp for 11 to 17 year olds: this provides an opportunity for 18+ to be full leaders at the event: you will be part of the running […]
A Youth Day hosted by the Synod youth Executive Saturday 19 May 2018. 10am – 5pm. At Runways End Activity Centre, Farnborough. The Wessex Synod Youth Executive are inviting young people aged 14-25 to join them at their next weekend. Further information. Book by 4 May 2018, please email.
‘A day at the beach’ – an event for children aged 7 – 13 years. Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled. A new date will be publicised in due course.
Mental Health Awareness Day: Reducing Stigma, Resourcing the Church Saturday 28 April 2018 Woking URC, White Rose Lane, Woking, GU22 7HA Please sign up in advance to attend and mark your workshop choices on the booking form. Thank you. Programme and Booking Form A4 Poster pdf Poster as a jpeg image
The United Reformed Church Youth is inviting applications for the role of Equality and Diversity Representative. URC Youth is the umbrella organisation for all those aged 11-25 associated with a/the United Reformed Church. Submit a 1 page (maximum) pen portrait about yourself, your reasons for running for the role and why you feel you are […]
Announcing two new dates for Safeguarding training. Saturday 26 May 2018 at Andover URC. Further details. Saturday 9 June 2018 at Windsor URC. Further details. A full day’s training for all individuals working with children, young people and adults at risk. Also important for Ministers and Elders of the Church. To book your place, […]
The South East 95 Tour is for church leaders, youth and children’s leaders and anyone passionate about taking the Good News of Jesus to those children and young people who have no regular contact with church. Just a quick reminder that the 95 Tour kicks off next week! You can book in here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/scripture-union-15929449026 […]
The URC is invited to send 2 youth representatives (aged 15 – 18 years) to the Quaker Youth Event called Junior Yearly Meeting (JYM) which meets over a Bank Holiday weekend. From the evening of Friday 4 May – late afternoon of Monday 7 May 2018 at Lee Valley Youth Hostel. Further information about JYM. […]
Crossfire Youth Camp is an exciting event for young people in the URC aged 12+. Read more.
Wessex Summer Camp 2018 13-15 July 2018 at Ferny Crofts Activity Centre in The New Forest for ages 11+ The theme this year is Re:connect A fantastic youth camp giving space to learn more about the Christian faith, who Jesus is, and explore how this impacts us and where we fit in … Publicity Flier
New Children’s Days for 2018 A Day at the Beach – Saturday 2 June 2018 – at Avenue St Andrew’s URC, Southampton A day of Beach themed fun for all children aged 7 – 13 years. Advent – Saturday 1st December 2018 – at Christ Church, Henley-on-Thames A day of Advent and […]
The Moderator’s Christmas Challenge has been a great success for the past 3 years, so we are sending out the challenge again to find the design for Clare’s 2018 Christmas Letter. Open to anyone aged 0-26. Please take a look at the information sheet for the rules of the challenge and download the […]
FEEL UGANDA VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE “A dream experience away from home” Find Out, Explore together, Encourage one another, Live the dream: FEEL Uganda. The FEEL Uganda Volunteer Scheme is a unique opportunity to experience a different culture. This is a travel experience without simply becoming a spectator. You will have the chance to get involved across […]
Synod Together for all ages. On Saturday 18 November 2017 At High Cross Church, Knoll Road, Camberley, Gu15 3SY. 10am – 4pm ‘Discipleship – Walking the way of Jesus’. Previously known as Chidlren’s Day we hope the new format of Synod Together will enable us to be together more as a church of all ages […]
For employed workers, those in supervisory roles or those who require a full first aid certificate for church work. Compliant with Sure Start and Early Years requirements. This is a two day certificated course: participants must attend both days to complete the course and obtain a certificate. Saturday 20 January 2018 and Saturday 27 January […]
A full day’s training for all individuals working with children, young people and adults at risk. Also important for Ministers and Elders of the Church. Booking is essential. To book a place on one of these courses, please email. New date – Saturday 10 February 2018 at Gosport URC. 10am – 4pm. Saturday 2 […]
Full-time Youth Worker at Cornerstone Hythe URC. Closing date for applications is 7 July 2017. Application Pack.
An exciting opportunity for young adults aged 18 – 26 years. The Reformed Church in Hungary would like to invite the youth of your church to the eighth meeting of the biennial Csillagpont (Starpoint) festival 25-29 July, 2017 in Debrecen. Join in community with young Christians from around the Carpathian Basin and around the world! […]
An exciting opportunity for two dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to lead and support the children’s and family work within our Community. Further details.
On Saturday 18 March 2017 at the Beacon Church, 3 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8UE. 10am – 4pm. Cost: £5 Please bring a packed lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Let’s Celebrate: a day for 7 – 11 year olds. Come and meet new friends, have fun and explore 5 Christian festivals […]
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Assembly Feasts and Festivals Big Day Out at Warwick Castle on Saturday 20 May 2017. This an all-age event and an amazing day out for families, children’s and youth groups/organisations, including Pilots. Warwick Castle is a perfect venue for a Feasts and Festivals celebration, an historic castle, renowned […]
Crossfire Camp – a URC weekend for people aged 12+ years. Stathern Lodge, 26-29 May 2017. Cost: £30 before 31 March and £40 thereafter. Crossfire Camp is an exciting event for young people aged 12+. We meet together each May to explore more about faith through small groups, teaching, worship and a whole range of […]
There are places still available for young people in school year 10 up to 25 years. 27 – 29 January 2017 at Whitemoor Lakes, Alrewas, Staffs. Wessex Synod can fund places up to £100 and help with transport. Please contact CYDOs Phil Ray or Ruth White or the synod office. Further information. Register here.
We want your prayers for the URC 2017 Prayer Handbook! Do you know of children and young people who enjoy creative writing? Do they like thinking about the world around them and what God is doing in it? Do they find exploring Scripture interesting and thought provoking? If so, would they be able to write […]
Here is a handy guide for churches which gives simple advice about working inclusively with children and adults who have additional needs. Please click here for 15 ways to include children and adults with additional needs in church.
