Youth
For young people aged 11-19 years…
Sunday evenings (6.50 to 8.50pm):
Meeting just before 7pm for drinks, we chat and then come together to worship in different ways. Sometimes with music, sometimes not. Then some input on a relevant topic that provokes questions for discussion in our cell groups. This time is when we get to talk without adults and work out how what we are learning can work for us in our normal life.
On the 4th Sunday of the month we join with the evening congregation over the road for a joint celebration service: sung worship is led by the youth music group in their own style.
Cell groups:
These small groups of about 6 to 8 form the base of the congregation: here young people form friendships and are able to talk about life and faith with supportive friends who will encourage, challenge and pray for them. Cells are led by young people and often arrange to meet at other times for fun activities.
Transformers:
An individual mentoring scheme for older members who wish to grow as disciples of Christ.
Holidays/weekends away:
We go away together at least twice a year – to Wales in the autumn and the Soul Survivor festival.
Volunteering:
We encourage members to serve others in voluntary work and sometimes organise group social action trips. We support young people to work overseas during their gap year. This year are taking a group to work in Brazil with one of our mission partners.
Youth Music Group:
Meets on Tuesdays (7.30 to 9.15pm) to practice and learn to lead worship for celebrations and our Sunday evening meetings.
Passion:
A quarterly event aiming to unite young people from across the town who want to worship and enjoy being together. We work with other churches to run this event and other activities such as ‘The Noise’ social action event, 24 hour famine and more … passion on facebookFriday Sports Alpha:
for boys aged 10 – 14yrs, an evening of sports activity and learning about faith; every Friday in term time 7.15 – 9pm details hereIf you would like to know more about our provision for youth please contact Pete White at pete@stgilesnorthampton.org.uk or 01604 230360.