Youthscape Essentials is an innovative course for volunteers and paid youth leaders that increases your skills and understanding about working alongside young people today. Whether you're running a 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.

Youthscape Essentials is ten sessions covering 30 topics. The topics are divided in 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. It’s accessible to those starting out as volunteers, but deep enough to stretch those who have been working alongside young people for longer.

The course will run on zoom every Tuesday night, starting Tuesday 3rd October to Tuesday 12th December, from 7pm to 9pm. You can attend as many or as few sessions as you would like.

The course is free but we recommend ordering the handbook from the link below

https://www.youthscape.co.uk/store/product/yse-handbook

contact cydo@urcmerseysynod.org.uk for more information and to book your place