Youth

Hello! There’s lots going on for young people here at St James’ & St Luke’s. Come and join us! Our regular sessions are completely free. Rebecca is heading up our Youth work, supporting Roots (St. James’ and St. Luke’s) and TnT (Holy Trinity, Dinting).

Pizza Making!

Regular Sessions

Roots youth club is on 5 – 6.30pm on Sundays in the Vineyard for secondary school aged children.

  • Tuck-shop, tabletop games and time to chat
  • Loads of fun doing crafts and active games
  • Drinks, snacks and interesting conversations
  • Chill quiet time to reflect and breath
  • Occasionally learn a new skill, eat together, and have a guest speakers

If you’re interested in making friends and exploring faith, come and join us, you’d be most welcome! Email Rebecca for more details.

Rebecca: whitfieldparishyouthchildren@gmail.com

TNT is an afterschool drop-in 3-4:30pm on Fridays at Dinting Church for secondary school aged children.

  • Free toast (sometimes cake!)
  • Free teas/hot chocolates/milkshakes
  • Board/card games and good music

Come and chill out! TNT is overseen by the Rebecca and Holy Trinity Youth Team.

Events and Outings

We aim to have a monthly special event for the young people. This varies from BBQs to adventure trails or meeting with other youth groups in the wider area. Please do invite your friends! Email the office to find out what we are planning next.

Resources

Whether you’re a young person or a parent, here are some resources which are freely accessible that you may find fun, helpful and encouraging.

Answering Questions About Faith

These websites offer some good answers to help us understand Christian faith

https://request.org.uk/

https://412teens.org/blog/

https://www.gotquestions.org/

Devotional & Prayer Resources

YouVersion Bible app

A reflective prayer app

Mental Health Support Resources

https://youngminds.org.uk/

https://www.kooth.com/

https://www.woebot.io/

https://www.wysa.io/

https://www.childline.org.uk/

Activities & Fun

Youth for Christ have been putting out free youth sessions and plans: https://yfc.co.uk/youth-work-online-all-sessions/

Youth for Christ YouTube Channel

Scripture Union Lockdown: Support and Resources

https://www.youthsporttrust.org/pe-home-learning

https://explorabl.es/

https://www.columnfivemedia.com/101-fantastic-interactive-infographics-youll-love/2

Why not browse the Christian Classics Ethereal Library?