Children and young people are a vital part of today’s church;
in them we nurture the seeds of tomorrow. 

The Youth & Children’s Team support and encourage Parishes, Leaders, Youth and Children’s groups, Children and Young People in their Christian life, witness and ministry.  Our aim is to promote and celebrate youth & children’s work and to ensure that everyone working with young people, throughout the diocese, are well supported and resourced.  We recognise the importance and value of this ministry.

Be part of the bigger picture
Meet new people
Pick up new ideas and skills
Deepen understandings
Inspire your ministry

Fun and friendly events bring everyone together and encourage a wonderful sense of shared faith, growth and discovery.  You’re part of a much wider network - come and celebrate it!

For our workshops we search out the best practice and most creative ideas for you to explore.  We can help you plan and develop activities with children & young people in your church.  If you have a particular training need, let us know.  Good work with children & young people gets even better with training!  

If you’re stuck for ideas come and browse the Resource Centre
A treasure trove of inspiration; a mine of information!  Browse over 3000 items, including giant games. If you are not sure what you’re looking for, we’re very happy to help!

We can offer help with funding too!  Grants of up to £100 are available from the Task Forces.
Or for larger projects involving young people aged 11-20, check out The Youth Evangelism Fund.

There’s lots going on!  Keep up with it all through Bits & Pieces, the quarterly newsletter.

About to discuss Admitting Children to Communion Before Confirmation?  Download the Diocesan Regulations (PDF)

Our work, and yours, is supported in prayer.  Use our quarterly guide and pray with us for youth and children’s work in the Diocese.  Download here (PDF)

The Diocesan Youth and Children’s Office and Resource Centre are based at The Horstead Centre