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Bi-monthly Children’s and Youth newsletter – January 2025
Here is the latest newsletter from the Children’s and Youth Team at Church House – January 2025
Wessex Synod’s Big Day In – 6 Sept 2025
Taking place on 6th September – 10am-4pm at High Cross Church, Camberley. Resourcing Churches Worskshops, Stands and Speakers to invigorate and energise.Something for everyone, every church, and for you. For further information take a look at the event page: Wessex Synod’s Big Day In
Bi-monthly newsletter May 2025, Children & Youth
Here is the latest newsletter from the team at Church House.
Wessex Youth Programme
Wessex Youth Programme leaflet.Read more on the Youth page.
Talking about … screen safety
Join us for an interactive session designed to help you understand the impact of algorithms, echo-chambers and the risks that they present for children and young people. We will also be reflecting on recent theories and research into the effects of screentime and considering how we make our children and…
Wessex Youth Camp – bookings now open
Further information about Wessex summer camps Youth Camp - further information and bookings.
Mission House Project, an exciting opportunity for young person
Are you a young person, looking for a new exciting opportunity? Do you want to use your skills and learn new ones? Are you considering your next steps? Job Advert Further information and Application Pack - Word Further information and Application Pack - pdf Closing date for applications: 2 May…
Talking About … calendar 2025
Here is the calendar for 2025. One hour, online sessions including presentation, discussion and Q&A. All 7pm - 8pm Book your free place at www.bit.ly/URCTalkingAbout
Family Film Night – new resources
Two new film resources - free to download and use Onward - We are All on a Quest The Christmas Chronicles The full list of Family film Night resources can be found in the Document Library. These exciting resources come to you from two experienced children’s ministry…
Bi-monthly Children’s and Youth newsletter – January 2025
Here is the latest newsletter from the Children’s and Youth Team at Church House – January 2025
Wessex Synod’s Big Day In – 6 Sept 2025
Taking place on 6th September – 10am-4pm at High Cross Church, Camberley. Resourcing Churches Worskshops, Stands and Speakers to invigorate and energise.Something for everyone, every church, and for you. For further information take a look at the event page: Wessex Synod’s Big Day In
Upcoming events
Workers and Volunteers
Further information about Synod Volunteer Recruitment
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Useful Links
Want to make a start with a project/role? Or want to further it? These grants and funding opportunities will help!
This is an exciting opportunity for churches to look afresh their church’s life with children, young people and families. Click here to find out more!
Designed for families to use to have fun, and explore big questions together all based around a family friendly Film.
Nominate a young person for the Lundie Memorial Award and win a medal and £100 towards the work. Click here to find out more!
July 2022 saw the launch of URC Children at General Assembly. URC Children has its own webpage.
Coffee Hubs for employed workers in the north and south of the synod. Get together on zoom over a cup of coffee. Hosted by the Children’s and youth Development Officers.
Mental Health First Aid Training. We offer two courses; an Introductory Awareness course and the full ‘Become a Mental Health First Aider’ certificated course. For further information on courses email bookings@urcwessex.org.uk
Take a look at the trainer’s website.
Volunteers
The Synod Volunteer Recrutiment form can be found in the Document Library in the children, youth and families folder.
Network Gatherings
for children’s and youth volunteers.