Resources by Ministry Area

Our resources include items such as:

• large play items
• Godly Play story boxes
• prayer labyrinths

A full list of resources can be found in the CYPMM Resource Exchange Brochure (.pdf, 4.8mb)

We are encouraging churches to be a part of the library through our free membership scheme.  The Resource Library is based at Trinity House.

To request items please complete this booking form.

Please make bookings with minimum 1 week’s notice so that we can organise the items for collection.

You are welcome to come and collect items at an agreed time. Please note, it is your responsibility to arrange for drop off or delivery of items back to Trinity House.

It is your responsibility to ensure the safe and proper use of all resources. We cannot be held liable for any loss, accident or injury.

Churches and schools not in the Diocese of Southwark are welcome to use the Resource Library. However, there will be a small charge for the loan, in additional to delivery costs.

We rely on our members to look after our resources. Please check the inventory when you receive the resource and notify us immediately of any missing or damaged items. If loss or damage occurs during the loan period, we reserve the right to charge for replacements.

If you have any questions or need help and advice on how to use the items, then please e-mail us at [email protected].

Messy Church is a way of being church for families and others, primarily those who do not already belong to another form of church. It is Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration. Many churches are developing their Messy Church as a congregation in its own right as a Fresh Expression of Church.

A typical Messy Church session involves a welcome;, a creative exploration of a biblical theme; and a short celebration involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; all culminating in a sit-down meal. First and foremost, it is inclusive of all ages and both adults and children.

If you are interested in finding out more, these downloadable at-home sessions will give you an introduction to the basics. There is also a reflection on discipleship in Messy Church.

On Saturday 25 February 2017 we held our first Messy Cathedral event.

• Messy Celebration baptism liturgy
• Messy Celebration baptism story
• Activities list
• Activities instructions
• Risk assessments

• Simple liturgy to worship at home.
• Bible story videos for every week, following the Church Lectionary.
• Diddy Disciples – build your own worship for church at home.
• Bible Podlets – guided Bible study for adults and children.
• Bible Chat Mat – engaging for a range of ages to talk about faith through a colourable ‘mat’ with thought-provoking pictures, questions and scriptures.
• Creative prayer ideas – using household items.

• Connecting the generations – written by the CYP Team with SAGE (Southwark aging), it includes theology, theory, practical examples of intergenerational ministry and resources you can connect in with to help you intentionally think about how to engage all generations in one place.
• Spiritual Styles webinar – A helpful look at how to cater for the different ways in which people connect with God.

• Outdoor worship station ideas.
• Exploring outdoors – with a reflective worship activity for each season.
• Outdoor worship reflective stations – adapted from an assembly.

• Zoom top tips for youth work – what to consider for a session on Zoom, including ideas for games and activities.
• Video conferencing with young people: the ‘how to’ with safeguarding advice, parental permission form, a risk assessment and a template to log communications.
• Family Friendly virtual church – for churches engaging with families/congregations online.
• National church guidelines for filming services with the required permissions.
• Useful links from the Diocese on setting up for online worship.

Families of all ages

• A creative journal resource for talking about emotions at home (£5).
• A guide to looking after your mental health and well-being in stressful times.
• Self-care at home – Ideas for looking after the whole family together.
• Mindfulness activities for young children.

Young people

• Brave is a resource for young people to explore some of their experiences over the pandemic as part of a group session.
• Be Headstrong is an online space aimed exclusively at young people with a focus on promoting positive mental well-being. 
• Exploring mental health and well-being – Seven sessions for youth groups from the Children’s Society.
• Young people’s guide to stressful situations and A guide for young mental health ( both written BY young people FOR young people).
• A guide to supporting young people with their friendships (for leaders) and a friendship guide (for young people).
• Ideas and activities for young people in a pandemic.
• Young Minds – Mental health resources for young people in lockdown.

Support websites/resources

• Know a potentially marginalised young person or one in challenging circumstances? Noise Solution offers a way to encourage and develop young people through music to improve their confidence and well-being.
• Parent Talk – parents.actionforchildren.org.uk
• https://www.MindEd.org.uk/
• National Self Harm Network Forum – www.nshn.co.uk 

• This Active Prayer resource helps people of all ages and abilities to focus on different aspects of prayer.
• A list of resources and support for working with CYP with additional needs.
• Faith, spirituality and people with autism – a Master’s paper written by one of the Diocese’s own children’s workers.

• LecDeck is a Lectionary-based youth discipleship resource, available as a pack of cards or a phone app. Lectionary Year C begins on Advent Sunday 2021 and can be purchased for £8. Or buy Years A, B & C for £15.
• Six sessions answering the questions 16- to 19-year-olds want the answers to.
• Youthscape offers innovative resources for young people and those working with them to explore life and faith.
• Youth for Christ – topical sessions on life and faith for online youth work.
• A list of the best online youth evangelism resources (including peer to peer).
• Quarantine Ideas for young people.
• Group challenges for youth groups in isolation.