All Blog articles – Page 17
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BlogPrayer before the polls
We all know there are big decisions to be made this week - no, not what Christmas jumper you're going to wear or when the right time is to have your first mince pie. This Thursday, we have the chance to decide how our country is governed.
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BlogStepping in by 'Sleep(ing) Out'
Over the weekend, thousands of people took to the streets for mass ‘Sleep Out’ events in order to raise awareness for homelessness this winter season. Here, Jonathan Crust, host coordinator at the Open Door Project, run by the YMCA, discusses the importance of teaching children about homeless issues, and what you can do at home to help educate your young people.
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BlogPass it on
Giving can be forgotten in the festive period, a time that can mistakenly become all about receiving. But not today, for Tuesday 3rd December is Giving Tuesday.
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BlogBlue Story
Gang film Blue Story hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons last month when a brawl broke out between knife-wielding young people at a screening in Birmingham. Tim Sledge, director of fundraising at XLP – a charity aiming to empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds – shares why he thinks every youth worker should see the film.
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BlogAre young people less moral?
A survey of 3,655 adults, conducted by ComRes for the BBC, suggests that while 70 per cent agree it is important for people to have a moral framework, what they believe to be right or wrong differs greatly.
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BlogEdgar the Dragon and additional needs
It’s official, Christmas time is upon us. How do we know? Well, the John Lewis & Waitrose and Partner’s festive advert has finally hit our TV screens. If you haven’t seen it by now, where have you been?
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BlogNativity play
Download as a PDF here. This Nativity play has been designed for church-based children’s groups to perform within their own communities. In situations where we are often unsure who may be there on the day, this play is led by one adult narrator ...
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BlogReady to use: Christmas
MEETING AIM: To explore the Christmas story and discover what it means for us today.
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BlogGet Crafty This Christmas
There is no shortage of Christmas craft ideas in books and on the internet, but here are some great activities to help children think more deeply about the Christmas story.
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BlogReady to use games – Christmas
Registered users only: Download as a PDF here. The Christmas season is packed full of parties and events designed to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Here are some games to spice up your party! GINGERBREAD DECORATING You will need: gingerbread people (bought or ...
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BlogReady to use Christmas family event
MEETING AIM: To enjoy hearing and exploring the Christmas story together.
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BlogChristmas drama
Subscribers only: Download as a PDF here. Use this drama as part of a youth session or Christmas service. SETTING Four friends (any mix of male and female) meet on Christmas Eve. CAST ...
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BlogChristmas party plan
Subscribers only: Download as a PDF here. PARTY AIM: To explore the Christmas story and what it means, and to have fun doing so. BACKGROUND: This party is designed for use in a variety of contexts – for example Sunday groups, after-school clubs and ...
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BlogChristmas party plan
Download as a PDF here. PARTY AIM:To give parents, carers and children the chance to hear the Christmas story and respond in some way. BACKGROUND: This party plan is Santa-Rudolf-Christmas- tree-free so that children and parents hear the Bible’s version of the Christmas story. ...
