3 Degrees...
Congratulations to three YFC staff who have successfully completed their Masters Degree in Mission. Dave Newton (Director of Outreach), Beckie Pickering (Director of Haverhill Schools Initiative) and Simon Halls (Director of Swindon YFC) graduated from Cliff College on Saturday 26th June.
YFC Calderdale launched
On Friday 14th May around 90 people witnessed the official launch of YFC Calderdale at All Saints Church in Halifax. In last few years have a number of dedicated people have worked at determining the shape of Calderdale YFC and it is so exciting to finally see the culmination of all their hard work.
UNCUT course changes young offenders' lives
In the last few months, the new UNCUT resource has been impacting the lives of marginalised young people up and down the country as it’s been run in young offenders’ institutes and inner cities. UNCUT has been designed to introduce urban young people aged 15 to 21 to the Christian faith in a way that is real, relevant and non-threatening.
Fantastic First Fort Rocky
YFC’s evangelistic weekend residential is back with a bang for a new season. The first Fort Rocky of 2010 took place at the Pioneer Centre, near Kidderminster, from 14th-16th May. The programme included all the classic Fort Rocky ingredients – high energy activities, lots of fun and inspiring teaching – but also a raft of new ideas.
For Your Prayers
July 18th - 24th - YFC Impact Holidays this summer. Pray that Holiday Leaders; who give up their time to provide young people with excellent holidays, and their teams, would see young people come to a real knowledge of Jesus.
July 25th - 31st - Pray for the summer conferences taking place during these months. YFC will once again be present at these events, working with young people so please pray that those attending will grow in faith.
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A fresh vision, a fresh strategy
Gavin Calver, National Director, has announced a new 3 year strategy for Youth for Christ in line with his vision to see us take the good news relevantly to 1 million young people each month. Currently we estimate that we meet 300,000 a month. But if we can reach 1 in 7 – or 15% - statistics indicate that an entire generation can be changed. To do this we have had a small re-structure so emphasis is on growth through local centres and new expressions of youth ministry in new communities. more
Tony Campolo on BBC Radio 2
During his June tour with YFC Tony Campolo was interviewed by Aled Jones on BBC Radio 2 for Father's Day. Tony's interview starts at 1:35:35 and pauses at 1:41:40 with the second half from 1:44:45 to 1:50:34 before a small reflection from Tony at 1:53:50. To hear the audio click here - it will be available until Sunday 27th June
Bath YFC on Songs of Praise
Bath Youth for Christ were recently featured on the BBC's Songs of Praise programme. Jo Dolby spoke about the Graff project - which helps young people who are involved or at risk of being involved in illegal graffiti. To check it out click here
An Evening of Fun, Football and Faith
In celebration of the Football World Cup 2010, Gavin Calver - National Director of Youth for Christ and Mark Mitchell - Managing Director of the Mitchell Group invite you to a Cheese & Wine Evening with Ricky Otto - a former Birmingham City and Notts County player on 4th June at the Mitchell Group Showrooms in Chester. The event will include a signed football memorabilia Auction and will start at 7:30pm. Click here to find out more
CRE Youth Day
This Thursday at the Christian Resources Exhibition in Sandown is Youth and Children's Day.
Christians working with children and young people play a vital role in nurturing faith in the next generation. So Youth for Christ, Scripture Union and Christian Resources Exhibitions have teamed up to create the Youth and Children's Zone. Why not come along and check it out on the 13th May? To find out more click here
