This July, the Church focuses on young people in its Jubilee year of HOPE. Anna Lilley, YCW’s National Project Worker, delivered a challenge to action to the young people and young adults at YCW’s 100th Anniversary event, yesterday: ‘A Day of Hope’
100th Anniversary (internationally) of YCW - A Day of Hope
A wonderful celebration of YCW’s 100th anniversary, where some 70 young people from YCW & IMPACT! groups gathered around the theme of HOPE. They shared stories of how individuals and groups had been beacons of Hope, making a difference through their actions. In discussion groups, they looked at the hopes of young people today, how young people feel about their future, what our faith teaches us about hope and what actions can be taken to bring about hope to others. Mass was followed by an exciting and competitive Scavenger Hunt! Great to see the young people from various groups mixing and making new friends as YCW and IMPACT! continues to grow and be lead by young 18-30 leaders. Here’s to another 100 years!!
Preparations for 'A Day of Hope'
Preparations are underway by YCW leaders organising ‘A Day of Hope’ in this, the Jubilee year of Hope. Open to all Impact! & YCW groups and any young people interested. Sun 6th July (see poster). For more info contact: anna.lilley@ycwimpact.com
Gospel Challenge on The Parable of the Wicked Servants
Our Lady and St Patrick’s YCW / Impact! group, Oldham, carrying out a gospel challenge on the parable of the Wicked Servants. In small groups, using See, Judge, Act, they unpicked the story, the metaphors and meaning and discussed how practically, God was calling them to be stewards in their daily lives. All this, after leading the singing at their monthly youth Mass where, amongst other songs, they sang ‘If I could have anything’ beautifully https://link.deezer.com/s/30gPWJSyQYWh7KqSrJglF
YCW Newsletter
We couldn’t let St Jospeh’s Day (St Joseph the Worker) pass by without appropriately marking his feast-day! We’ve therefore decided to launch our newsletter updating you all on the sterling work our teams and groups in the Young Christian Workers for England and Wales have been cracking on with. We hope you enjoy this delightful read updating you all on what work our young leaders have been putting their energies into.
Thumbs Up!
YCW and Impact! groups are run FOR and BY young people, accompanied by adult companions. Thumbs up from Gracie, this term’s leader of Flixton Impact! group with other members running the tuck shop (and offering great deals!) Tracey is one of 3 adults who do a brilliant job, giving up lots of time to support the young people and encourage actions and leadership.
