All Editorial articles – Page 8
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BlogTaking youth ministry online
Youth ministry is a contact sport. So much of what we know as best practices involves a combination of relational work with teenagers, and hosting spaces of community. So, how do we shift these values into an online, social-distancing approach?
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BlogAsk better questions
I don't know about you, but my mind has been overloaded with new questions recently. How long will my supply of toilet paper last? Where am I going to buy soap? How many people will be queuing outside the supermarket? But there's also been much deeper questions. When will this end? What are some of the things about myself I've been hiding from? What does my life look like beyond this?
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BlogClean hands and a pure heart
By now, it's likely our children and young people know the importance of washing their hands, and how to do it properly. But what does it mean for us biblically? And how can we ensure our insides, our motives and behaviours, match the cleanliness and purity of our outside? Jason Royce, director of the Souster Youth Trust, encourages us to look towards cleaning our hearts as well as our hands. Why not pass on his advice to your youth group?
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BlogCoronavirus: letting your light shine in the darkness
How are you finding life in lockdown? I feel like our country is split between those who are still getting up, going out and doing our jobs – with an extra dose of danger and fear – and those of us staying at home, juggling work, children and school.
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BlogNavigating suffering: how to talk to children about the tough stuff this Easter
Holy Week often raises questions about suffering and death, and this feels even more poignant in light of the current Coronavirus crisis. We spoke to Sam Donoghue who heads up youth and children for the London diocese about how we speak to young children about these difficult subjects. To check out more of what Sam had to say, listen to our latest podcast.
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BlogThe Bishop of London's Easter letter to children
At this tough time, it can be difficult enough for us adults to comprehend what’s going on and our emotions surrounding it - let alone for our children and young people. The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, has written to the children of the UK, encouraging them to pray and look to the Easter story for comfort in their fear.
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BlogTravelling through the Easter story
We’re all stuck at home this Easter, with the thought of travelling, sightseeing and holidays all but a distant memory. Don’t despair! Travel around Europe with our Easter reflections; take a break while exploring this most life-giving of stories.
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BlogCreativity 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 contemplated how long the social distancing and expected isolation might last, how much the children would miss their friends, their learning, the fun activities of the summer term and their teachers.
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BlogHoly 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 be cooped up with their siblings? Perhaps, more prominently, where is God in this pandemic?
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BlogWhy 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 unanswered prayer and suffering, reflecting on how the Easter story can bring our young people hope, even in the midst of profound heartache.
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BlogPrayer 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 on, and how hard that is to process. I can see where the tweeter is coming from. Nearly all of us have never experienced such restrictions on the way we live our lives; it’s very confusing.
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BlogCoronavirus: 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 my youth group and fellow youth leaders when Boris Johnson made the announcement that we would have to stop all social gatherings. It was a difficult thing for us all to comprehend, and it’s a statement that has likely been haunting youth and children's pastors ever since it was made.
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BlogCoronavirus: kids on home-schooling
Us adults have been talking about home-schooling a lot, and for good reason. It's important our children still have access to education, even from home. But how are our children finding the experience? Young people from Destiny Church in Stockton-on-Tees took to our blog to tell us how they're feeling about working from home in their own way, and offer up biblical encouragement for other children doing the same.
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BlogI homeschool my kids and run a business. Here's my advice to parents
Many parents will be forced to work from home and look after their children after the government shut schools as part of measures taken to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Alex Agboke already homeschools her four children as well as running a part time business. Here, in a blog originally posted to Premier Christianity, she explains how she's managed to juggle her responsibilities, and offers advice to anxious mums and dads.
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BlogWithdraw 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, you’ll find me with my headphones in, deep in my own thoughts, hiding under a duvet in my room or walking peacefully through Epping Forest (solo, of course).
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BlogKeeping 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 afternoon. Children will be delighted to have the opportunity for family time over the weekend. But, how can we support our children and young people to maintain and protect their mental health while ensuring we’re looking after our own?
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Links from April 2020 issue
Toolbox: Symbolism in symbols (Page 33) Easter SymbolsBereavement PackReady to use craft resource Alleluia colouringGrowing Together: Session 3 - Crucifixion The Story of Jesus video Video:video
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