Children and young people know the importance of washing their hands – I know we’ve been singing Happy Birthday a lot in our house, at least – but did you know that we could be spreading germs with our technology? More
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Many children are worried about the Coronavirus (also known as Covid-19) and as parents, other family members, or children's and youth workers, we are likely to be worried about how to keep them safe. Much of the information circulating at the moment is scary, over-hyped and sensationalised and this can really upset for children, especially those with additional needs who may struggle to comprehend what they are seeing and hearing. More
Creativity and hope in isolation
The last day of school leading up to these days of isolation was an emotional one. I did the school run with tears in my eyes as I...
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Why doesn’t God answer our kids’ prayers?
The Coronavirus crisis has triggered many big questions from our little people. Ruth Jackson takes a look at the questions surrounding...
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Coronavirus: a youth worker's response to online ministry
“Now is the time for everyone to stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel” – I was out bowling with...
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Holy Saturday: Easter doubt and the Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus will no doubt have our children and young people asking questions. Will they ever go back to school? How long will they...
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Prayer in a ‘new normal’
These are strange times. I saw a tweet recently that described the feeling of simultaneously under and overreacting to what’s going...
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Engaging with young people online: navigating the opportunities and risks
Throughout history, the Church has been consistently changing and adapting the way it communicates the unchanging message of God's...
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Keeping children and young people mentally healthy during isolation
As the first week of home schooling comes to an end, parents up and down the country can congratulate themselves for getting to Friday...
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Withdraw to the wilderness: seeing Jesus in coronavirus isolation
I consider myself quite a solitary person – I'm no raging introvert, but I do prefer to be in my own company. More often than not,...
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How we can support young carers in isolation
I am a support worker for young carers aged five to 18 who look after their disabled, ill or addicted family members. It’s my job to...
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Nurturing your marriage during the coronavirus pandemic
At Youth and Children's Work magazine, we talk a lot about young people - but during this strange and difficult season, it's important...
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Keeping the kids entertained: a list of top Christian media
Keeping children and young people entertained with tech may feel like a cop out – but now we’re in isolation, it’s only natural that...
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How to do family worship in the home
Up and down the country and across the world, life has suddenly shifted gear for all of us. Families are thrown into the unknown situation...
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In the latest issue
The Prince of Egypt
As a confirmed theology geek and musical theatre fan, I was excited to see this new West End... More
Should they, shouldn’t they?
In light of coronavirus and other scary news stories peppering our front pages and... More
You only live twice
As we approach Easter, Ben Jack looks at what the resurrection means, why it should shape our... More
Blog
Creativity and hope in isolation
The last day of school leading up to these days of isolation was an emotional... More
Holy Saturday: Easter doubt and the Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus will no doubt have our children and young people... More
Why doesn’t God answer our kids’ prayers?
The Coronavirus crisis has triggered many big questions from our little... More
Resources
April 2020 // Journeying Together: Session 4 – Resurrection
Subscribers only: Download as a PDF here. More
April 2020 // Journeying Together: Session 3 – Crucifixion
Subscribers only: Download as a PDF here. More
Video
Leadership 101
You probably didn’t get into ministry to lead a team, but what if it’s equally as important to invest... More
Delirious?’s pianist on culture and youth
Tim Jupp ponders whether young people today are encountering the same... More
