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What's your main prayer for schools this year? 🕊️💭On Wednesday 9 September we want to see every school across the UK pra...
01/09/2026

What's your main prayer for schools this year? 🕊️💭

On Wednesday 9 September we want to see every school across the UK prayed for as Christians, churches and organisations unite for the National Day of Prayer for schools. Will you be part of it?

Find out how you, your church or your school can get involved today at message.org.uk/prayforschools

We’re heartbroken by yesterday’s tragedy at Big Church Festival, where a sign fell, injuring several people, one of whom...
29/08/2026

We’re heartbroken by yesterday’s tragedy at Big Church Festival, where a sign fell, injuring several people, one of whom sadly lost their life.

Our team was on site this weekend, and left with heavy hearts.

We know that for many of you, especially those of you who lead and care for young people, this might be something you find yourself helping them process too, hard questions, real fear, grief without easy answers.

“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18

Even here, we believe God’s comfort is real, not instead of the grief, but right in the middle of it.

We’re praying for everyone affected, for the family and friends of the man who died, for those who were injured, and for all involved. We’re also praying for every youth and children’s leader supporting young people as they process what has happened. Would you join us?

👀 SEE YOU THERE?We'll be at Big Church Festival this weekend, set up in The Expo from 28th–30th August.If you work with ...
26/08/2026

đź‘€ SEE YOU THERE?
We'll be at Big Church Festival this weekend, set up in The Expo from 28th–30th August.

If you work with young people, paid or volunteer, church or community, come find us. We'd love to speak face-to-face, hear how your summer's going, and grab a cuppa. Pop by and pick up a free Youth & Children's Leader Care Box while you're there, on us!

We'll also be filming some bits while we're there, so if you fancy a chat on camera, you might just end up being featured on our page!

Tag a youth leader who needs to know we'll be around 👇

When we surveyed 140 youth leaders this summer, one theme kept surfacing: ministry can be lonely. Leaders told us they w...
24/08/2026

When we surveyed 140 youth leaders this summer, one theme kept surfacing: ministry can be lonely. Leaders told us they want encouragement, shared ideas, and people who understand the job.

You asked for community. Here's where to find some!

📍 London Youth Leader Meet-Up
🗓️ 10 October, 10am-1pm
📌 St Paul's Church, Slough
🎟️ £10 (includes lunch)

A morning to pause, reflect, and recharge with people who get it. Bring your questions, your ideas, or just yourself.

Sign-ups close Friday 11 September. Tap below to save your spot đź’›

https://www.urbansaints.org/events/meet-ups/london-in-person-meet-up-10th-october-2026

We've got some lovely news to share 🏆Westbrook Centre has just been awarded the 2026 Customer Excellence Award by Educat...
22/08/2026

We've got some lovely news to share 🏆

Westbrook Centre has just been awarded the 2026 Customer Excellence Award by Education Destination, recognising our range of outdoor activities and the knowledgeable, friendly team behind them. 👏

This place has welcomed young people since 1948, and it's still doing exactly what it was built for - giving groups a place to stay, grow, and build memories together.

Thinking about a trip away for your youth group, church, or school?

Find out more: www.urbansaints.org/westbrook-centre

And of course a very big thank you to for this wonderful recognition! 🌳🏆️

📣 This summer, 140 youth leaders across the UK told us how ministry's really going. You didn't hold back, and we're glad...
20/08/2026

📣 This summer, 140 youth leaders across the UK told us how ministry's really going.

You didn't hold back, and we're glad you didn't. So here's us reporting back: what you told us, and what we're actually going to do about it.

What do you think? What's the one thing that would make the biggest difference to your ministry right now? Tell us in the comments, we're reading all of them.👇

Didn't take the survey but reading this thinking "yep, that's me"? This is for you too.

Want to help shape what's next? Sign up here: https://urbansaints3.beaconforms.com/form/6d8f3b59

As the new school year approaches, is your group ready to properly support young people with additional needs, not just ...
19/08/2026

As the new school year approaches, is your group ready to properly support young people with additional needs, not just in theory, but in practice?

Join our free Zoom Drop-In on Wednesday 9th September (1pm or 7.30pm) for practical strategies you can put in place straight away, plus space to bring your own questions.

Whether you're confident in this area or just getting started, you're welcome.

👉 Register now on our website: https://www.urbansaints.org/events/zoom-drop-ins/zoomdropin-ready-to-include

Safeguarding can be a lonely job. đź’› You're the one everyone turns to, but who do you turn to? We see you, and we want yo...
17/08/2026

Safeguarding can be a lonely job. đź’› You're the one everyone turns to, but who do you turn to?

We see you, and we want you to know: you don't have to figure this out alone. Whether safeguarding is your whole role or just one part of what you do, we're for you, and we're right there with you.

That's why we started the Safeguarding Community: a space to connect with others who genuinely get it, share what you're learning, ask the questions on your mind, and know you're not the only one navigating this. Including all the church-specific stuff a generic policy document just doesn't cover 🙏

Want in? We'd love to have you đź’› Request to join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/urbansaintssafeguardingcommunity/

kinda iconic to be a youth leader 🫶Tag a youth leader who’s raising a Jesus generation👇
11/08/2026

kinda iconic to be a youth leader đź«¶

Tag a youth leader who’s raising a Jesus generation👇

10/08/2026

That feeling before the new school term starts, you know the one! 🙏

Anna's got something for you as the new school year kicks off: a Zoom drop-in on 25th August to pray, reset, and think through what showing up well in your local schools could look like this year.

Two times to choose from, pick whichever suits:
đź•› 12:00-1:00pm
🕢 7:30-8:30pm
đź’» Online via Zoom | Free | 1 hour

Come as you are, bring a cuppa, and let's start the year with some intention together.

👉 Register here: https://www.urbansaints.org/events/zoom-drop-ins/zoomdropin-back-to-school

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