Diocesan Growing Younger Gathering

The Growing Younger Gathering is a free one-day event for volunteers and leaders involved children & youth ministry in the Diocese of London.

With an inspiring keynote from Prince Laryea, youth-led worship, space for reflection and an array of practical seminars grounded in the realities of local church ministry, expect a packed morning that you'll be glad to have attended! Lunch is also included, for free.

If you're a volunteer, bring your leaders. If you're a leader, bring your volunteers! This event will start helpful conversations and get you all on the same page about tackling common challenges.

• Creative worship with youth-led elements
• A keynote that will inspire and stimulate reflection
• Choice of 6 practical seminars with resources
• Space to reflect and discuss takeaways together
• Catered lunch included! (nut-free with vegan options)

• Plan for and manage behaviour well
• Help children explore the Christian faith through what you already do
• Build meaningful relationships in youth work
• Recruit to and look after a volunteer team
• Make sessions neuro-inclusive for everyone
• Create meaningful all-age church experiences

• “It made me feel more enthusiastic and sparked lots of ideas.”
• “The complete programme was excellent and well organised.”
• “Encouraging meeting others and hearing similar challenges.”
• “Excellent sessions, very friendly and accessible.”
• “Very good seminars… thought‑provoking. Lots to take in.”
• “Spotted lots of ideas to grow engagement amongst young people.”
• “we’re not on our own… there’s a huge team of us.”
• “I feel privileged to be in my role helping the children to grow in faith.”

Born in Ghana, Prince came to England aged three when his family sought asylum. His father's powerful encounter with Jesus shaped the family’s faith journey and Prince decided to follow Jesus for himself in his teenage years. Prince went on to form the Christian hip hop band 29th Chapter with friends from his church youth group. Over 15 years, the group moved from local gigs to international tours, with many young people coming to faith. He also founded Acts 29, a charity supporting disadvantaged young people to explore faith through music. Prince has since worked with charities including Youth For Christ and Resurgo, served as an executive producer for an international theatre company, and provided executive coaching in the arts and culture sector. He now brings this experience to Scripture Union (SU).

Info: A range of seminars to choose from, focused on volunteers.

Info: A range of seminars to choose from, focused on volunteers.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Mellitus College, 24 Collingham Rd, London, United Kingdom

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