St Mary's, in partnership with Chester Diocese, are leading Youthscape Essentials, an innovative course for volunteers that increases your skills and understanding about working alongside young people today. Whether you're involved in a youth community project, a church youth group, or occasionally helping out on a Sunday morning, the course is designed with you in mind! It’s not about the numbers of young people attending, it’s about putting God at the centre of your youth ministry.

Meeting once a month, this Youthscape Essentials course will be 9 sessions covering topics focused on Insights into Young People, Skills for Youth Work and Developing Character. You’ll listen to young people, learn from professionals, participate in practical exercises and take time to deepen your own faith. It makes no assumptions about your experience, age or background and is accessible to those starting out as volunteers, but deep enough to stretch those who have been working alongside young people for longer.

The course begins on 19th November. Light refreshments will be available from 7pm with a 7:15pm start. Although much of the course is video based, there will be lots of time for group discussions around round tables. Please come ready to discuss and bring a pen to take down any notes.

Booking essential. CLICK HERE to visit Eventbrite and book your place.