All church articles
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ArticleIf you want to change the world, start a toddler group!
Becky May believes this ministry to parents, carers and young children could be the most undervalued aspect of your local church’s ministry.
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ArticleLetter from America
Loyd Harp reflects on his time in the UK and the move back to his home nation
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ArticleFour reasons why a traditional Eucharist can be an all-age service
We can all to easily write off formal or traditional models of church as boring, inaccessible or tired. And I admit there is potentially a little fire to the smoke of this – I know of parents who have struggled under the withering stares of congregation members as their infant wriggles, squirms and screeches in their lap. But this is not the only story of families in traditional church services.
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ArticleWhy some parents can be grizzly bears
Every child and young person needs support to help them learn or engage with activities. Some need additional or different support from those of the same age to ensure that everyone benefits from all they participate in. We want to address some of the important questions around these needs. Welcome to ‘All inclusive’.
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ArticleWhat does Proverbs 22:6 really mean?
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
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ArticleIs Christian youth work disappearing?
Tim Gough puts our youth work in a historical context and asks: “What’s next?”
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ArticleIs it the church worker’s job to teach my kids about God?
Well, yes. And no.If you are in a church wealthy enough to employ staff whose role is children’s or youth work, that’s great! Giving your tithe towards the employment of an expert dedicated to reaching out and helping raise the next generation in the faith is a ...
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ArticleChurch and monarchy made simple
It’s just possible that your inquisitive children and young people will ask you questions about the monarchy, with all the news coverage of the Queen’s passing and the new king. Andy Peck provides an ‘explainer’ so you are not caught on the hop.
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ArticleAll together now
When Jesus looks at your village, town or city he sees just one church. You may be a different expression of that from the one down the road. But Jesus sees you as one. Claire Farley unpacks what this might look like for you in your community
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ArticleGreat expectations
There are many expectations in our ministry – those held by church leadership, young people, parents and families and the congregation to name but a few. And when thinking about these, it’s important to distinguish between two things – expectations related to a role description (what you expect someone to do) and expectations related to a person specification (who you expect someone to be).
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ArticleA Christian convert in an ancient church
Reflecting on poet and author Paul Kingsnorth’s recent conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy, Harry Howard explains why his own journey to faith has also led him to an ancient form of Christianity.
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ArticleA week in the life of Alex Taylor
Alex is a freelance writer, editor and trainer, working for part of his time as resources editor for YCW. He tells us about this week in Milton Keynes, where he lives, both inside and outside work.
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ArticleThe inclusive power of a holiday club
Are you planning a holiday club for this summer? Many churches will be running one for the first time since the pandemic and if that’s your church too, then you’ve got a golden opportunity to use it as a way to become more inclusive of children and young people with additional needs.
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ArticleCathedral launches story-based gaming app
Hereford Cathedral has launched a new children’s gaming app that allows kids to explore the history and heritage of the church.
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ArticleChristian RE laws breach human rights legislation
Laws requiring all schools in Northern Ireland to provide faith-based Christian religious education and collective worship breach human rights legislation, the High Court has ruled.
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ArticleChurch should open doors wider
New data suggests university students are more likely to feel lonely than the general population
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Faith at homeLosing their religion
There is silence as the new Christian takes to the platform. Their story begins with a search for meaning, purpose and love. There are twists and turns. Their life story seems desperate and the congregation sits in rapt attention. And then suddenly there is a turning point in the story.
