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Celebration & Thanksgiving
Our 1st Commissioning Service was held on September 19th, in the Chapter House of the Cathedral.
Lynsey Norris, from the Diocesan Board of Education, came to help lead training on the Growing Faith ministry model, helping us to consider how we can develop partnerships between church, home and school. The intersection of these 3 spheres have been shown to be a place where the faith of children and young people can flourish.
You can find out more about Growing Faith through podcasts, research, a webinar and our network.
There was time to network, share refreshments and make connections with each other.
The morning culminated in the commissioning service, where Bishop Jean encouraged us to “devote ourselves to prayer”, reflecting on Colossians 4:2-6, and to “make the most of every opportunity”.
As each minister was recognised, prayed for and committed themselves to follow their calling, we hope they felt valued and supported for the year ahead.
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We would love to hear from you about your CYF Ministry and what God is doing across the Diocese.
It could be a new group, church service, family event, youth outreach, messy church, holiday club – whatever it is we want to hear about it.
Send a couple of 100 words and some photographs to micki.carey-slater@lincoln.anglican.org and we’ll share it to celebrate, inspire and encourage each other.
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Networks
- Anglo-Catholic Youth & Children’s Workers – The 21st November meeting will be an online day conference on Godly Play. To join the network, email clarewilliamsyouthwork@gmail.com.
- Choral Church Network – It was encouraging to meet together again, on 26th Sept where we discussed how the network can support links between churches, the challenge of recruitment and a celebration bringing us all together on 12th June 2027, in Boston. We also considered who else we could reach out to join with us. Dates for your diary: 23rd Jan & 24th Apr.
- Ministers Meet Ups – for employed CYF ministers in the Diocese: Lunch in Lincoln: Oct 13th. Book your place Online at 12.30pm: Nov 11th, Jan 20th, Mar 17th, Jul 14th. Archidiaconal: Feb 10th / 11th & May 12th / 13th.
- Growing Faith – Our Lincoln Diocese Network online meetings for 26/27: 3rd Nov, 28th Jan, 11th Mar, 11th May & 1st July. For all involved in Growing Faith projects or exploring what it could mean for your context. Find out more: Growing Faith
- Toddler Network Stow & Lindsay – For all involved in toddler ministry in the North of the Diocese, the next network meeting will be held at The Cornerstone Church, Grimsby, in the community hall on 5th October from 1-2.30pm. Toddler Network Lincoln – For all involved in toddler ministry in the South of the Diocese, the next network meeting will be held at St Michael’s Church, Waddington on November 26th from 12.30-2pm. Other dates: Mar 18th & Jun 17th.
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Training
- Catalyst is a reflective 8 month course provided free of charge by the Church of England. Delivered both nationally and within the Diocese, this course equips participants to think theologically and consider how their learning impacts their ministry. The next cohort launches soon! So don’t miss out! Apply for your place by 10th October. Find out more or get in touch
- Church of England webinars: Recruiting and line managing C&Y Ministers -18th November 10am-11am. Young adult journeys to faith: Implications for church life – 14th October 6.30pm-8pm (You can also catch up with previous vision and strategy webinars in the Church Support Hub
- Faith in Kids: Toddler Team Training (3 sessions) – 14th Oct 8pm – 20th Apr 9.30pm. Online Training for your whole Children’s Ministry Team (3 sessions) – 10th Nov 8pm – 14th Jun 9.30pm
- Home for Good & Safe Families: An Introduction to Using a Therapeutic Approach in Children and Youth Ministries – 7th October 7.30pm-9pm
- Hope UK – A series of online courses: Vaping – 13th Oct 4pm Drugs & Mental Health – 26th Oct 3.30pm Hope UK are also looking for volunteers to train as voluntary drug educators. Find out more.
- Intergenerate (UK): Intergen & Safeguarding Anxieties 14th Oct 7.30-9pm
- Messy Church: Baptism in Messy Church Masterclass – 6th Oct 7.30-8.30pm Young People’s Network – 12th Oct 6pm Starting Your Messy Masterclass – 14th Oct 1-2.30pm Regional Team Gathering – 3rd Nov 7.30-8.30pm or 5th Nov 1-2.30pm
- Parenting for Faith – Parenting as a Church Leader – Online course. 15th Oct 9am-2.45pm. For Church leaders and spouses, seeking to help you thrive while balancing family life and ministry.
- Urban Saints: Free Drop-Ins. Digital Youth Culture – AI, Online Life & Your Role as a Leader. 7th Oct 11am-12pm or 6-7pm. Discipling Young People. 19th Oct 7-8pm.
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Resources
- CofE Christmas webinar resources – The National Church have a suite of Christmas resources and a webinar launch alongside.
- Confirmation Resoutce – From YouthScape A free resource priduced in partnership with the Church of England, this course has 4 core sessions and 8 additional sessions, with other resources designed to support you as you prepare young people, not just for confirmation, but for life long discipleship. YouthScape are holding 2 webinars for those who are interested in finding out more: Tuesday 15th Sept & Wednesday 7th Oct both at 1.30pm. To register, please email jemimah.allen@youthscape.co.uk
- The Grandparents’ Guide to Passing on Faith – A new book for grandparents and spiritual grandparents, from Scripture Union.
- Let your light shine – new resources from FoundationStones with a free trail, stickers and booklets with activities.
- Joel recommends: Tales that Tell the Truth – From The Good Book Company, there is a wide range of books with toddler board books, as well as those for older children, activity and session plans with crafts, too. Including “God’s Very Good Idea”, “The Christmas Promise” and “The Garden, The Curtain and The Cross” there is a book about prayer for children and so much more!
- Visual Timetables – Wonderful Me have created visual timetable resources for both children and young people, sharing how and why they should be used.
It’s a busy season, with Harvest, All Souls & Remembrance! Check out Learn, Grow, Share, our Digital Learning Platform, where there are lots of resources, ideas and links to support you in your ministry.
Here is a link to a short video helping you find the CYF links in Learn, Grow, Share.
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For You
- Taking the Pulse Feedback Webinars Following Taking the Pulse Research, 2 webinars will share key insights and trends and what it means for our ministry: 1st Oct 7.30-9.30pm.
- Youthscape and Flourish podcasts Looking for some input? To reflect on issues in youth and children’s ministry? These podcasts can help.
- The National Youth Ministry Weekend In Birmingham from 20th-22nd Nov. Full of worship, resources, teaching and support.
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Put Your Church on the Map!
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We are mapping CYF ministry across the Diocese, to help us to celebrate and support the fantastic ministers and work that goes on.
Make sure your parish is included and let us know how we can support you, too.
It is so good to see your heart for Children, Youth and Families. Thank you.
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NB: Members of The College of St. Hugh Team are sent information from a large number of organisations about training and resources, and we endeavour to ensure that what we pass on to you via this bulletin is appropriate and of quality. However, it is important to note here that the views expressed by any individual, group, or organisation listed are entirely their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the Team or the Diocese of Lincoln.
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