Children and Youth

Welcome

Our vision is to be a Church that is younger and more diverse, seeing children, youth and their families (CYF) with hearts on fire for Jesus, growing in faith with the confidence to share it, and contributing to the life of the Church and its mission at every level.

We’re here to support everyone involved in ministry with children, youth, and families through resources, training, and consultancy to equip, encourage and enable you in your mission.

Our Key Priorities

Developing our engagement with children, families and young people across home, school, and church life
Investing in apprenticeships, internships, and training programmes to support discipleship
Prioritising mission and ministry in low-income communities and estates
Encouraging a broader range of ethnicity and age in lay and ordained leadership

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Upcoming Events

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Sep

Equip, Enable and Grow Your Ministry with Children and Young People (CYP) Foundation Training

Various locations

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Nov

9:30 am

Southwark Mission Conference 2026 ‘Signs of Hope’

St. Johns Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo SE1 8TY

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Could your parish partner with a Mission Practitioner?

If you’re an Incumbent needing hands-on support, connect with a Mission Practitioner – a CYP subject specialist who works alongside your existing volunteers to be a catalyst for mission: