Included on this page is everything that’s happening this Spring for the Youth of St. Mark’s. Youth Alpha starts this Sunday at the Church. It’s 7-9pm in the church hall. It’s a great opportunity to find out more about what the Christian faith is all about. It’s a mixture of media clips, short talks, space to ask any questions you have all set in a cringe free environment! You don’t have to commit to the whole thing. Just come along this Sunday or the next one, try it out and see what you think.

 

 

Both Youth Alpha and Epic are held in St. Mark’s hall on Sunday nights from 7-9pm.

A pdf of the Parents Diary for Spring 2012

 

Youth Weekend Awray – Friday 2nd  – Sunday 4th March 2012

This year we are going to the Rock UK centre, just south of Merthyr Tydfil. They are an activity centre so as well as the usual good stuff we do there will be an opportunity to go rock climbing and pot holing as well. For more details and a sign up form click on the Youth Weekend away pdf: weekend away 2012.

 

 

An explanation of each event

 

Youth Alpha is an internationally renowned course that looks at the basics of the Christian faith. It’s a great opportunity for young people and their friends to discover who Jesus is in a cringe free environment. This is all mixed up with fun games, short media based talks and lively discussion. 7-9pm in the Church hall and is open to 11 – 18 year olds.

Epic is our monthly youth event for 11 – 18 year olds. It contains a mixture of lively games, food and faith. We try to use different learning styles and techniques to look at the Christian faith. Epic is 7-9pm in the Church hall.

Pathfinders is ‘Sunday School’ for teenagers. School years 7-9 meet in the rainbow room and 10-13 meet in the lounge. Pathfinders is on the 2^nd/4^th & 5^th Sunday of the month during the 10.45am service.

Xtreme is on the first Sunday of every month during the 10.45am service. Children and teenagers come together to learn about Jesus using a variety of different learning styles.

The weekend away is one of the highlights of the St. Mark’s youth calendar. If you are in year 7 or just joined the church it’s a great way of getting to know other young people in the church. For regulars it’s a brilliant time of hanging out with mates, learning more about the Christian faith and having a lot of fun.

TAG  is the weekly youth club for school years 7-10. Every Wednesday during term time at St. Mark’s from 7.30-9.30pm.

Café 242 & Girls Café are monthly discipleship groups for years 10 and above. They will be moved to a mid-week slot this term to allow space for Youth Alpha. Del is in the process of finding a day and time that is best for all the young people who come.

Ignite Hope is a weekend of caring for our community through social action. This year will have a sporty theme. Details to follow. Friday 4^th – Sunday 7^th May.

 

 

Future dates for your diary

 

Friday 6^th – Sunday 8^th July: Spree Wales is an event for young people aged between 10 – 15. About 500 young people from across South Wales come together to have a lot of fun and discover how amazing God is. Booking forms will be available later in the year. Go to spreewales.com for more information.

 

Sunday 12^th – Thursday 16^th August: Soul Survivor is 5 days of camping with 8,000 other young people, many of whom are Christians. It’s a lot of fun and also an amazing opportunity to experience God. The Thursday is A Level results day and Souls Survivor is well equipped with internet connections to get results, celebrate with those who are happy and console those who are sad but  if you need to leave a day early that’s fine. Booking forms will be available later in the year.