Youth Forum launched in Connor Diocese

Friday December 18th 2015

The new Connor Youth Forum will give young people an opportunity to guide youth ministry in the diocese.

A new Connor Youth Forum was launched by Connor Youth Council at its Christmas Celebration Event held in Antrim Parish Halls.

The Connor Youth Forum will give young people an opportunity to help shape youth ministry across the local church and the diocese.

The Forum is for young people who are aged 15+ and there can be one or two representatives from each parish.

The youth forum will offer young people:

A voice in the direction of youth ministry across the Diocese
Opportunities to develop their skills and ability in leadership
Opportunity to develop their own faith
A place to develop relationships with other young people across the diocese

At the Christmas Event, the Youth Council announced the names of those already signed up. They are:

Sarah Mills & Beth Taylor from Lambeg
Robbie Watt & Ryan Woods from Muckamore
Sara McGucken & Katie Williamson from Lisburn Cathedral
Adam Steen & Ava Martin from St Patrick’s, Coleraine
Ciaran Hampton & Catherine Forde from the Church of the Resurrection

Diocesan Youth Officer Christina Baillie said: “We would love to see more young people from across the diocese engaged with this exciting project! We believe that it will be a great opportunity to connect young people to the local church and help them understand the Church of Ireland at a deeper level.”

Christina said there would be a number of gatherings of the young people involved throughout the year discussing youth ministry in Connor parishes.

She asked: “Are you a youth leader or know any young people in your parish who may be interested in this opportunity?

“Are you a young person who would be interested in signing up?

“Are you a member of clergy who is interested in finding out more?”

To get involved, contact Christina on 07753312405 or christina@connor.anglican.org.