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Derry & Raphoe Youth aims to resource, encourage and empower clergy, youth leaders and young people in delivering good youth work which brings glory to God

DRY exists to serve the church in the diocese of Derry and Raphoe. Our bishop is Rt Rev Andrew Forster, and under his leadership we aim to resource, equip, encourage and empower clergy, youth leaders and young people in delivering good youth work which brings glory to God.

05/11/2026

We're opening up our mailing list again to anyone who would like to recieve our emails. These are available to anyone interested in hearing about our events, resources or training.

Please scan the QR code or use the link: http://eepurl.com/hKMOBr

02/11/2026

The CIYD are looking to hear from anyone who has been Confirmed since 2017, to understand some of their thoughts. We'd love to have great representation from the young people in Diocese of Derry and Raphoe!!

You can scan the QR code or use the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_F9-UmfsLcAY5iRPo2Q7LOE3iCxUveGzapRiXr5Cnu-usXw/viewform

21/10/2026

We’ve got our stand at the ready at our Diocesan Synod today. Plenty of resources which could be useful throughout our parishes, including a sneak peak of the brand new prayer room coming out for Holy Week.

08/10/2026

📆 SAVE THE DATE 📆

Children's author and Bible Story-teller, Bob Hartman, is coming to Omagh and Castlederg in November (19-22)!

He'll visit some local primary schools and deliver training for all those who share the Bible with children and young people on Saturday 21st November in St Columba's Church Omagh from 10.30-12.30.

More information coming soon!

07/10/2026

Freedom is back this Saturday!

Doors open 7pm with refreshments, registration and reeeallly chill time before we kick off at 7.20pm.

We can’t wait to open the doors at our new location. After five years in Richill Park Baptist, we’re moving to the Exodus NW space in Glendermott.

We’ve also got a new registration system and to make things super easy you can fill in the details before this weekend so it’s all ready to go for the year ahead 🤩

Use the link below and scroll down to “Exodus Events 26/27”

https://exodusonline.app/

03/10/2026

A fantastic day out with some of the youth groups from around the diocese

21/09/2026

🎉🎉🎉WE’RE BAAAAAAACK 🎉🎉🎉

Roll on Freedom 26/27 with an amazing new theme, new location (ooooooo) and a slightly new format.

We’ll be meeting at the Exodus North West venue on the Waterside, doors opening at 7pm for banter time and full programme kicking off at 7.20pm.

Share this with friends, youth groups, school SU’s and everyone else! Come with friends, come alone - you’ll be welcomed to the freedom family.

16/09/2026

We’re super excited to welcome everyone into Raphoe Cathedral on Sunday evening. We’ve got a wonderful worship band, amazing stories from around the diocese and then refreshments together afterwards.

See you Sunday 🤩

14/09/2026

A reminder to all parishes that the closing date for booking your groups into the Big Restart is this week!!!

We’re headed to Oakfire for zip lines and tree tops course, with a special visit from Bishop Andrew.

If you haven’t got or can’t find the email with the group booking form please email [email protected] to get one. We need final numbers by Thursday. We’re planning to have a bus but can’t organise one until groups all booked in.

14/09/2026

As we start the new term, here’s a reminder of what DRY got up to at Summer Madness!!!

Address

The Diocesan Office, London Street
Londonderry
BT486RQ

Website

https://linktr.ee/DerryRaphoeYouth

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