Chaplaincies play an important role in supporting the spiritual growth of our young people, helping them to live out their faith in their homes, schools and social environments.

For those charged with this most important task - whether through paid employment or in a voluntary capacity - fulfilling this role in a diocese as vast as Europe can be challenging and at times can seem overwhelming and isolating. Questions may arise such as: Are there other leaders working with our young people facing the challenges I face? Or are there resources that others use that could make my life just a little easier?

That is where the youth network comes in with its main focuses:

• Enabling anyone who works with our young people to meet as a community and know they are not alone;
• Sharing the successes and challenges of working with young people from such a wide and diverse area;
• Sharing resources and ideas to make life that little bit easier;
• Offering training and updates on local and national initiatives.

If you have recently joined the diocese, then welcome; if you're already working with our young people, then we thank you for all you do; and if you haven’t yet been to a network meeting - then you're missing out!

Contact Revd Canon Stephen Murray to be added to the mailing group and receive details of when the youth network meets, join the Facebook page to see what others are doing, and if you just want to say hello, or ask more about how to inspire our young people, then please get in touch!

May god bless you richly in this important ministry and again, thank you.