Events and Opportunities for children and young people
Events for Children and Young People
Synod Together
The Synod meets twice a year, in March and October. As part of the journey of becoming an inclusive Synod, these meetings are open to all ages, coming together to explore and ensure all voices are heard.
Wessex Summer Camps
Two fantastic camps for ages 7-11 years and 11-17 years. It is a time to have fun with others through a variety of themed activities and workshops. We explore the Christian faith and learn more about our amazing God through streamed discussions and worship.
Wessex Synod Youth Executive (WSYE)
The SYE is an elected group of up to ten young people aged between 14 and 25 from local churches in Wessex Synod. SYE meets three times a year, including ‘youth open days or weekends’. They have a passion to promote the voice of young people in the Synod, and they enjoy learning and journeying together. Hear from members of the SYE.
Wessex Synod Representative to URC Youth Executive. In this role the representative is a voice for young people in Wessex Synod and assists with the planning of the annual Youth Assembly. Extracts from the URC Youth Handbook includes a role description for Synod Youth Representatives to the Synod Youth Executive plus guidance for synods on the appointment of Synod Youth Representatives.
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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
Talking About … Unpacking Advent with children
Thursday 28 November 2024, 7pm - 8pm Book your free place at www.bit.ly/URCTalkingAbout Are you under pressure to get your Christmas decorations down from the loft? Order your turkey?Put up the tree?Make a list for Santa? Well, hang on – it’s not quite Christmas yet! To help us prepare…
First Aid training in Wessex Synod
Wessex Synod works in partnership with First Aid for Life to bring you first aid training. Flowchart to help your church identify the appropriate training course. How to book a course.
URC Youth Assembly 2025
A fun weekend to have your say, make friends and find fellowship. Further details on the poster.
Children’s and Youth work – update September 2024
Here is the latest newsletter from the team in Children’s and Youth Work for the United Reformed Church.
Become a Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aider training is a two-day course in-person or the online equivalent across two weeks which includes four live zoom sessions with the trainer. Training dates and further information can be found here. Bookings:Please email bookings@urcwessex.org.uk to obtain the registration link.
Good News Story – Gosport URC – Bubble Fun!
Duggie Dug Dug does it again!! 8am on a cold but bright Friday morning, members of Gosport URC Children and Families work, team, arrived at one of our local junior schools to help prepare for something the School community had never before experienced; Duggie Dug Dug’s Crazy Science praise…
Upcoming events
Wessex URC Youth Facebook page for youth
Wessex URC Youth on instagram
Both accounts are managed by members of the SYE.