children and youth | The Diocese of Leeds, Church of England

Thrive (Ripon EA) – Autumn 2019

THRIVE is a network gathering for all who work or volunteer with children and/or young people in their church. It is an opportunity to discuss how, why, what etc. we all do. It is an...

Thrive (Leeds EA) – Autumn 2019

A gathering for anyone involved in work with children and young people; an opportunity to network, eat cake and pray.

Taster Session: Working with Children and Young People – Leeds EA (Autumn)

For those new to working with children and young people and as a refresher for those who already have some experience.

An Introduction to Play Therapy

Run by Jenny Lambourne from Time and Space for Children. A play therapist and author with years of experience.

Putting It All Together – The Listening Ear Project

This session is for all those people who are wanting to work in either primary or secondary schools in relation to The Listening Ear Project.

Taster Session: Working with Children and Young People – Wakefield EA (Autumn)

For those new to working with children and young people and as a refresher for those who already have some experience.

Not heard and not seen: do young people have a voice in our churches?

Can God speak through young people? How can we ensure that our churches are places where the voices of young people are both expressed and celebrated? This event, which falls during the National...

Engaging with the Christenings Project – Ripon Episcopal Area: Skipton

A practical session designed to encourage and resource people involved in supporting baptism families before, during and after the service.

Donkeys included in spiritual seaside retreat for church youth group

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 02/09/2019 - 12:21

Keen young photographer Sophia Higgins has captured a Christian Summer with images of a youth group trip to Bridlington. Sophia, aged 14, was on a weekend retreat with St Mary’s, Whitkirk youth group...

Lake baptisms watched by a joyful crowd in stunning Wensleydale setting

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 30/08/2019 - 10:10

The first full immersion baptisms in living memory at lake in Upper Wensleydale have taken place watched by a joyful crowd of Christians. Bathers, sailors, paddle-boarders, bikers and picnickers at...