Children travel around Europe exploring the events of Jesus’ life from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday in new holiday club programme Backpackers. We asked its author, Alex Taylor, to use the same themes to help us investigate the Easter story for ourselves. Use these reflections as you journey with Jesus from Palm Sunday to his crucifixion and resurrection More
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David Bennett was a gay activist but he became a Christian and felt strongly he had to put that part of his life behind him. His personal journey means he can talk with gentleness to young people struggling with their sexuality. He offers his advice on how to support your child or young person if they are LGBT+. More
Leadership lessons from lasagne
For many of us, leadership is a by-product of youth and children's work. But we want to lead well, so each month we'll unpack an issue...
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From the horse's mouth: “I have OCD”
This month’s interview is with a sufferer of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), who wishes to remain anonymous, and her youth worker....
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County lines
You may not have even heard of county lines, or if you have you may be inclined to think it isn’t relevant to your context. But as...
MoreFaith at home
The clip-clop beat
Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a God time during the... More
Passover at home
Why would you celebrate Passover if you’re not Jewish? That’s a good question! More
Fluffy bunnies, chocolate eggs and instruments of torture
The Easter story can be a difficult one for children.... More
In the latest issue
Leadership lessons from lasagne
For many of us, leadership is a by-product of youth and children's work. But we... More
From the horse's mouth: “I have OCD”
This month’s interview is with a sufferer of obsessive-compulsive disorder... More
Backpacking to Easter
Children travel around Europe exploring the events of Jesus’ life from Palm Sunday to Easter... More
Blog
Raising hope in girls
Editor, Ruth Jackson, speaks to Meg Cannon about her new book Hope Rising 365, and how she... More
Five ways to encourage kindness in your youth and children’s groups
Meg Cannon, the project lead for Koko, Girl’s... More
How to go slave-free for Lent
Despite slavery being illegal, there are still 40 million people trapped in forced... More
Resources
April 2019 // Reflective journal: The Journey to the cross
A photocopiable resource. More
April 2019 // Music: Shallow
Artist: Lady Gaga and Bradley CooperSuitable for: 10s to 13s More
Media
Reaching young people
Premier Youth and Children’s Work editor, Ruth Jackson, speaks to Alpha Youth’s Ben Woodman... More
Parable videos
A selection of parable videos presented by Premier Youthwork's Phoebe Thompson and Jamie Cutteridge.(Click... More
Welcome to YCW
Our brand new publication for youth and children’s work is here! Created for you. Inspired by collective... More
