And so it begins...
This week sees the arrrival of our brand new YFC one volunteers. They have travelled from all over Britain and further afield including the USA. The volunteers will begin their year with 2 weeks of intensive training, based at Cliff College, before being placed in a number of our local centres or joining one of our missions teams - Nomad, Crux Theatre and Crux Media.
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.
Summer of Love!
Youth for Christ staff and volunteers are currently all over the UK, in contact with thousands of young people, telling them about their Heavenly Father and how much he loves them. From huge festivals like Soul Survivor and New Wine, to small church residentials, lives are being changed, renewed and restored. Please remember these young lives in your prayers, and those committed to changing them.
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.
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
