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Children, families, young people and young adults

Rooted in our vision “to Make Jesus Known in every place so that all may flourish and grow,”

Rooted in our vision “to Make Jesus Known in every place so that all may flourish and grow,” the Growing Younger team are here to support mission and ministry with the younger generations. The team are passionate about ensuring people of all ages and needs have space to encounter Jesus Christ and supporting parishes to consider how they can best welcome, nurture and include everyone as equal partners in the life of the Church.

We want to see churches feeling more confident about maximising opportunities and envisioning the possibilities to engage intergenerationally across their community – whatever that looks like – and to see more people encounter the love of God and courageously live out their faith in the whole of their lives.

If you would like to stay up to date with all the emerging news and events about children, families, intergenerational ministry, young people and young adults, please add your contact details to this form.

See our learning hub for upcoming training and events.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and the safeguarding of children and young people is paramount.  Everyone who is responsible for working with children and young people should be familiar with the Church of England and Diocesan Safeguarding policies and guidance documents, as well as undertaking the Safeguarding training from Basic to Leadership courses, depending on your position within your parish.
Visit the Diocesan Safeguarding pages for more information.

Young volunteers: 14-18 years old

There is now updated guidance on young volunteers:

Appendix E: Volunteers/Employees under the age of 18 in the Safer Recruitment and People Management Code of Practice.

Growing Younger Team

Liv Wordley

Growing Younger Enabler (Digital Engagement and Youth Voice)

Susie Coopey

Growing Younger Advisor (Children, Families & Young People)

Contact the Growing Younger team