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IssuesYoung people and the 1662 Book of Common Prayer
Young people across the country are turning to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer according to Prayer, Book Society. John Service, who provides a link between the Prayer Book Society, churches and clergy said, ‘Many young people are struck by the beauty and relevance of the Prayer Books language which has inspired writers like Shakespeare.’ Brian Heasley comments:
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Compulsory school attendance extends to 17 year-olds
16-17 year olds will be obliged to attend school for the first time this year. Young people who were in Year 11 last academic year are required to stay in compulsory education for one more year. Those who were in Year ten or below last year will be required to stay until they are 18.
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Club 18-30
A collection of interesting facts and statistics on young adults gathered from various sources...
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IssuesOperation 18+
Those of us working in towns filled with students might see them as someone else’s responsibility. But what if we harnessed students’ life and passions to minister to our young people? As Fusion’s Rosie Kersys explains, they could transform your youth ministry…
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BlogAdaptable Meeting Guide #2: Philippians 2
Meeting aim: To explore what it means for us to have the attitude of Christ and see what he has achieved for us on the cross.
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Pioneer Youth Ministry - Part 2
Ever felt like you don’t fit in? Consider yourself blessed. Pioneer youth ministry legend Jonny Baker continues his three-part series with the
reminder that ‘not fitting in’ is a precious gift, and an essential quality in any potential pioneer -
BlogReady-to-use Movie: Pitch Perfect 2
After being humiliated in front of the President of the USA, the Barden Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit in disgrace. In order to clear their name and regain their status, the Bellas set out to win an international competition no American team has ever won.
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BlogAdaptable meeting guide: Reimagining Church 2: What is Church?
To focus on community as a key part of church. To move away from the idea of church as a building or institution and instead to think about it as a living community built on the principles taught to us by Jesus.
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BlogAdaptable Meeting Guide #2: The Gospel according to … Instagram
To explore what Instagram tells us about the way to live our lives, and how the Bible offers an alternative.
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Ready-to-use Worship: How would Jesus lead Worship? Part 2: A Leader with Authority
Getting young people involved in worship is a great way to include and involve them in church life. But it does mean that they are up at the front - and therefore seen as ‘leaders’ - at a young age, and when they may not have grown much in maturity and spirituality.
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Adaptable Meeting Guide #2 : My Worth: Knowing Jesus as my Friend
To explore where we get our worth - from knowing God is our friend and loves us.
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IssuesAdaptable meeting guide: Unwrapping Christmas 2 - The Shepherds
Preparation: Hang up posters, each quoting a Bible verse, at different points around the room (the verses are listed below, under ‘The other thing about shepherds’). Make sets of cards bearing the questions from that activity (see below); one set for each small group. Provide a large sheet of paper and some marker pens.
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Yule Blog #2 - A time for giving
New designer Lloyd has put down his crayons and coloured paper for a brief moment to bring you some…words. Here are his thoughts on Christmas, and the real reason for the season.
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SEX (PART 2): CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING
To enable young people to explore a healthy and biblical context for sex.
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IssuesAll-Age Service #2: Stranger danger!
A service plan based on the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37)
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IssuesRe-charge Bible Study: The tale of many mountains - Part 2
Recharge is a Bible study just for you, to nurture your own relationship with God. So stop, sit, breathe and read. This month, Sarah and Pete Wynter explore more of Moses’ mountaintop experiences.
