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Including young people
Making Sense of Generation Y: The world view of 16-25 year olds by Sara Savage, Sylvia Collins-Mayo, Bob Mayo with Graham Cray, Church House Publishing (2006). Based on original research, this explores how young people aged 15-25 draw on popular culture to shape their worldview and spirituality. The results of this research suggest that many of the Church’s previous assumptions about this generation have been wrong. How can the Church begin to reconnect with this generation? Making Sense of Generation Y grapples with this challenging question and suggests ways forward.
For ideas, resources and guidance for youth ministry go to: www.youthwork.co.uk
The aim of Youth for Christ’s church and school’s resource department is to serve local schools and churches of all denominations as they work with young people. Go to: www.yfc.co.uk/resources
For information about the Methodist Church’s work with children and young people go to: www.methodist.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=churchlife.content&cmid=1635
For information about the United Reformed Church’s work with young people go to: www.urc.org.uk/what_we_do/youth/youth
Mission-shaped Youth: Rethinking Young People and Church by Lindsay Urwin, Tim Sudworth, Graham Cray, and Chris Russell, Church House Publishing (2007). This examines what it means to have a 'youth-mission-shaped church'. Using case studies and discussion starters, it examines school and congregation-based projects, creative ways of engaging young people and asks what church should be for young people.
The National Charter for Church Youth Workers helps churches reach the highest standards in the way they employ a youth worker. It is being run across all denominations and churches and is all about making a positive difference to churches, to youth workers and, above all, to young people. Details can be found at: www.weloveouryouthworker.org.uk
Although not church-related, the Rural Youth Network has significant
information and resources that are focused on supporting those who actually
work with rural young people.
They are at: wwww.ruralyouth.com
