Children and youth ministry

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.
Young adults gather for uplifting experience
Rooted In Unity was an unforgettable event for young Christians of all denominations held in Lisbon, Portugal during World Youth Day (WYD).
The week included speakers such as Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, Joe Tosini of John 17, and more. Young people from across the globe shared faith, fellowship and life-changing worship. See more photos from the event on Facebook.

It's the role of chaplaincies across our diocese to nurture the spiritual growth of these young people, give them the confidence to live out their faith where they live, study and socialise, and inspire them into being the future leaders that the church needs.
Our young people are the future leaders of the church. Without them, the church will struggle to survive.
Explore a collection of children & youth picks for books, apps, websites and other resources to develop your youth work.
Support for Youth Leaders

Network meetings and building community
Next Network Meeting: Wednesday 13th September 2023 at 18h30 (CET) on zoom with speaker Archdeacon Leslie Nathaniel discussing Racial Justice in the Church.
Next "Chill and Chat" will take place on Wednesday 11th October 2023 at 18H00 (CET)
To receive the zoom links, please email: stephen.murray@europe.anglican.org

Sharing ideas and resources
Contacts

Revd Canon Stephen Murray
E: stephen.murray@europe.anglican.org

Revd Iain Bendrey
E: assistantchaplain@lisbonanglicans.org
Safeguarding
Before working with children, volunteers and paid workers are required to complete online safeguarding training to be able to recognise, prevent or act on any safeguarding issues that may arise. To enrol on a course you need to set up a username and password on the safeguarding portal. You will then be able to select the relevant courses (see below). Once a course has been completed you will receive an online certificate - this should be shared with your chaplaincy Safeguarding Officer.
Chaplaincy workers with children/vulnerable adults (paid or volunteer) need to complete the Basic Awareness Course (Level 1) and Foundation Course (Level 2, part 1)
Leaders/supervisors of work with children/vulnerable adults (paid or volunteer) need to complete the Basic Awareness Course (Level 1) , the Foundation Course (Level 2, part 1) AND the Leadership Course (Level 2, part 2).