Grace Youth
Grace Youth is a vibrant group of young people aged 11-18 who regularly meet together to have fun, build community, and learn about God. The group is led by Rosie Donohue who is employed part time. She works with a team of volunteer youth leaders who are all passionate about raising up a generation of young people who love and honour God.
Sunday Mornings
Grace Youth meet on the 2nd and 4th weekend each month in the morning at Sarum Academy during the service. We meet in two groups, school years 7-9s and years 10-13s. In these sessions we have a game, hear a short talk from the Bible which we try and do in creative ways to help the youth engage and learn and then we discuss and pray together.
Life Groups
On one Wednesday a month, Grace Youth meet in same sex groups (boys/girls) in leader’s homes across the city between 7pm and 8:30pm during term time.
This time is focused on building community among one another where we eat cake, play games and share life together through bible study, discussion and prayer.
Saturday Evenings
On the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month Grace Youth meet altogether at St Francis Church Youth Lounge, 7pm-8:30pm during term time.
The 2nd weekend is The Gathering which is our social evening. In the first half of the session we have some unstructured time to catch up with friends, hang out and play games. The venue we use has a pool, table tennis and football table and some outdoor space to play basketball and other ball games. There is also a sofa area for more chilled time where we enjoy playing board games and card games. In the second part of the evening, we come together to do some group games, challenges or a team building activity.
The 4th weekend is our Youth Encounter evening which is a time where we worship God together, lead by our youth band. We then have focused talk or discussion on a relevant topic to our young people, based on biblical truths, helping to equip our young people to live out their lives in a Christian way that reflects the heart of Jesus.
Socials
Throughout the year we have a handful of socials doing a range of different activities. The focus of these events is to have fun and create and environment where community can grow amongst the young people.
Serving
Grace Youth are a vital part of the church family and are actively involved in helping on a Sunday morning through serving in various teams across the church.
Our vision for our young people
We aim to raise up a generation whose lives honour God.
Grace Youth is a place where young people are loved, accepted and encouraged
