Church & School Projects June 2014

DIOCESAN YOUTH FORUM?

Children, Youth & Families (CY&F) What do we do?

Support, Equip, Champion & Listen

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SupportAccessible specialist information and advice for parishes to develop their work with children, young people & families.

EquipProviding template models of good practice (doing simple things really well) which can be easily adapted to local needs.

ChampionAct as champion for our parishes ensuring that local work with children, young people & families is recognised, valued and supported in the Diocese & the wider community.

Infrastructure Support:

Go and see, to listen and learn.

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Fully trained volunteer facilitators demonstrate how to use Godly Play in church & school.

• Bible stories.• I wonder?• Creative

response.• Feast• Uses silence

& reflection.14

Reflective Storytelling

Pray like Jesus.

In a society gone mad with feverish activity, perhaps the love of God is best communicated by inviting young people to rest and pray like Jesus.

2007-2008: 4

2008-2009: 12

2009-2010: 40

2010-2011: 91

2011-2012: 158

2012-2013: 272

www.prayerspacesinschools.com

@prayerinschools

/prayerspacesinschools

On average a UK child has just 1,277 days between birth and starting nursery education. Together, we want to ‘make them count’ for the children, for their families and for the toddler groups that they attend.

Articulate and encourage good practice within toddler groups and churches.

Raise awareness of effective strategies for confident parenting.

Promote effective strategies for developing spirituality and faith for toddlers and parents/carers.

MakeLunch.orgMeals for children in the school holidays

MakeLunch.org

Free school meals make a huge difference to almost 2 million children in the UK but when schools are closed so are the kitchens... MakeLunch is a network of churches working to fill the holiday hunger gap.

Template practical resources to get going with your youth group or church.

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Horstead Centre

Horstead Centre

Horstead Centre

Horstead Centre

Horstead Centre

Horstead Centre

Horstead Centre

Horstead Centre

Horstead Centre

SHINE PROGRAMfacebook.com/shineglobaldevelopment

SHINE PROGRAM

Shine is based on 3 foundational concepts; Worth, Strength and Purpose

I have Worth! 'Body and soul, I am marvellously made‘

Each participant to understand for themselves that they are valuable. Their uniqueness is something to celebrate and they have been wonderfully made.

Shine is based on 3 foundational concepts; Worth, Strength and Purpose

I have Strength! 'Choose life‘

Explore the power of choice and the power that decisions have on shaping a person’s future. Practical sessions about feelings, willpower, convictions, boundaries and respect.

Shine is based on 3 foundational concepts; Worth, Strength and Purpose

I have Purpose! 'I have a hope and a future‘

Purpose is examined through exploring hopes, dreams and desires. Goal setting, discussions on potential and talents and practical activities are used to equip and build confidence to live out a purpose-filled adventurous life.

SHINE PROGRAM

Shine is based on 3 foundational concepts; Worth, Strength and Purpose

Courses: ShineGIRL(girls aged 12 – 17 years) and ShineWOMEN (women aged 18+)• Course Duration: ShineGIRL – 9 weeks / ShineWOMEN – 8 weeks• Session Length: 1 – 2 hours depending on group