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Policy on safe internet use and SMS

Starts: Thursday 27 May 2010, 01:54PM - Ends: Thursday 27 Dec 2012, 12:00AM

Hi Folks,

You can now read our policy on safe Internet use and SMS and all things related. Either go to the Media section and the folder called 'other interesting documents', or click this link here http://www.yp4l.com/media/gallery/file/Policy_on_safe_internet_use_final.doc

Robin.

From Raheema!

Starts: Thursday 27 May 2010, 01:42PM - Ends: Sunday 06 Jun 2010, 01:42PM

Hey guys your chance to be involved in an Environmental awareness campaign. The HUB has managed to blag a marquee at the Riverside festival and we need lots of volunteers to help make it happen!

In the marquee will have various activities/workshops for people to get involved in:

1. Today/Tomorrow.....What our Earth could be....Tour and workshop with lots of little tips/ideas on the small steps that can contribute to a cleaner/healthier planet.
2. Shoot your Co2, Carbon footprint and water pistols game
3. Quotes from religious texts books on how faith can be an inspiration to care for the environment
4. Recycled fashion workshop....volunteers will help recycle and revamp a tired looking outfit with buttons/ribbons/badges
5. Badge Making....Eco warrior
6. Pledge/declaration for people to sign to say they will take small steps and make their contribution
7. Grow your own FREE grub....take away plants: tomato, onion, cress, peppers, chilli, courgette and many more

We are in need of more volunteers to help on this project either by helping prepare and make the above pieces of artwork or volunteering on the stall during the day!

We are meeting up next Thurdsay 3rd June from 6pm onwards at the St. Philip's Church (Evington Road) to paint and design Earth models, it will be a fun, exciting and we will be getting a feature in the Leicester Mercury and a pic of people busy making huge 'Earths'. If you cant make it next week but want to help on the 5th of June or contribute in any other way...please get in touch! If you can make it you will also get your very own ECO Warrior T-shirt so let me know ur t-size!

If you could get this opportunity out to everyone who is creative, passionate and wants to make a difference to our planet that would be fantastic. We need as much hands on help as possible to get this exhibition off the ground.

Question Teen has been cancelled.

Starts: Monday 19 Apr 2010, 02:54PM - Ends: Tuesday 20 Apr 2010, 02:54PM

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Thursday's Question Teen event has been cancelled.

Alan Everitt Memorial Fund. APPLY FOR MONEY!!

Starts: Thursday 18 Mar 2010, 02:40PM - Ends: Tuesday 31 May 2011, 02:40PM

MONEY IS AVAILABLE FROM THE ALAN EVERITT MEMORIAL FUND!!!!

Alan Everitt was Hatton Professor of English Local History at Leicester University. He was a man of strong Christian faith, deeply observant of human beings. He encouraged young people to cultivate their own powers of observation and think for themselves about the deep issues of faith. This gift in Alan’s memory from his brother, Professor Francis Everitt, is intended to encourage youth work, especially in education and to reflect the great influence exerted by Alan on his teenage and early university years – an influence he states that has been critical to his own continued Christian life.

The aim is to use the gift to fund development of youth work in the Diocese of Leicester through education in the Performing Arts. The project will be managed by Robin Rolls, Director of Youth Ministry based at Church House, Leicester.

Beth Marvin has been appointed the organiser for the year. Her role will include the creation of a Performing Arts project in the Diocese which will encourage young people to work on and produce performances based on Christian themes.

The plan for the year will be to present one or more small pieces of Performing Arts activity, including one directed by Beth, and others which have already been proposed in areas in the city. The venues for these will, it is hoped, be in churches, village halls, homes for the elderly, and such like, drawing the audience from a cross section of the communities.

Given that the project is successful, the aim for the future would be to set up young people’s groups in different parts of the Diocese where drama, music, and dance activities based on Christian themes could be explored, with the opportunity for performance.

Details will be posted here in the summer.

New Bishop's Youth Council members required!

Starts: Thursday 18 Mar 2010, 02:37PM - Ends: Monday 31 May 2010, 02:38PM

We're now recruiting for new members of the Bishop's Youth Council!

Young people on the youth council in recent times have been involved in live radio interviews throughout the country, met the Archbishop of York and met the Archbishop of Canterbury, been involved in the employing of youth workers, and regularly meeting with both Bishop Tim and Bishop Christopher at youth council gatherings every six weeks. We have come to a time where we now need to recruit further members for the youth council so do you know anyone suitable?? Young people on the youth council need to be aged between 14 and 18, be vocal and passionate about their faith and their existence as a young person, and be dedicated to the work which we do. On an average week this may mean only 10-15 min of looking at emails, checking websites but occasionally it could be up to an hour a week. Young people on the youth council also need to be connected to an Anglican church and able to get to our gatherings which are normally at Bishop’s Lodge on a Monday evening. It’s worth mentioning that future activities for the youth council include a residential weekend away in the autumn, and further trips to the House of Lords to visit the Bishop.

To join the Bishop's Youth Council, e-mail robin@yp4l asking for the contact details of the new BYC chair, Beth Marvin!

QUESTION TEEN

Starts: Thursday 18 Mar 2010, 02:37PM - Ends: Thursday 22 Apr 2010, 09:30PM

See the promotion site for more details - www.yp4l.com/questionteen !!

YFriday are coming to Leicester!!

Starts: Sunday 11 Oct 2009, 07:00PM - Ends: Sunday 11 Oct 2009, 09:30PM

Hi, please have a look at this gig from our friend Tim Warner who's doing some of the youth work at St. Luke's Thurnby. Tim has organised YFriday to come to Leicester on October 11th!! Click here to see the original poster!

Rob.

Welcome to new youth workers

Starts: Friday 06 Feb 2009, 12:03PM - Ends: Friday 06 Feb 2009, 12:00AM

New youth workers are arriving all the time!

Ali Simpson to the Edge Youth Project at the Samworth Academy

Mads Morgan to Passion

Louise Davis en route to Kibworth

Welcome guys to the best youth workers network in the land!

Liberator

Starts: Saturday 06 Dec 2008, 08:00PM - Ends: Friday 12 Dec 2008, 09:30PM

The Liberator is coming to Leicester with the Rob Lacey theatre company, on December 6th.

To find out more details click HERE

Sunday Express

Starts: Sunday 16 Nov 2008, 06:30PM - Ends: Monday 17 Nov 2008, 09:00PM

Hi Folks,

Check out this excellent event happening in Syston in a few weeks!

http://www.yp4l.com/media/uploads/file/sundayexpress.JPG

Bobz

Cathedral open day

Starts: Saturday 06 Sep 2008, 11:00AM - Ends: Saturday 06 Sep 2008, 04:00PM

Exciting news just in from Sarah Bibb, youth worker at the Cathedral :

We are doing a young peoples open day at the Cathedral on September 6th. This will be running from 11am - 4pm in the day and will be free of charge. There will be a bouncy castle, food, all being well a gospel choir, and activities for young people to get involved with during the day. There will also an evening service (at 5.30pm) which will be a cafe style service and will involve discussion, dvd clips and creative prayer.

To contact Sarah direct click here

The Lambeth Talk

Starts: Wednesday 09 Jul 2008, 10:00AM - Ends: Monday 14 Jul 2008, 09:30PM

The Lambeth Talk - a gathering of young people from all around the world, sharing their hopes and fears with the Bishops from around the world who are coming to Lambeth for the conference with Archbishop Rowan :)

At various venues around Leicester including Launde Abbey.

For more 'deets' contact Bobz.

Youth service at St. Mary's Lutterworth

Starts: Saturday 28 Jun 2008, 07:30PM - Ends: Saturday 28 Jun 2008, 09:00PM

SHOUT for Friends ! Youth Service at St Mary’s church, Lutterworth

On 28^th June, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m, there will be a youth service at St Mary’s, Lutterworth.

Led by young people, for young people (Year 6 upwards, together with the “young at heart” !). Worship the Lord with song, dance and drama, lively prayer and games. Sit together afterwards with cake & biscuits! Admission is free. If you would like to know more, please ring the Parish office on 01455 558 797, between 09:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Or call Dawn, mobile: 07914 238 609

welcome Suze

Starts: Thursday 12 Jun 2008, 01:14PM - Ends: Saturday 28 Jun 2008, 01:14PM

Welcome Suze mammen to the role of youth worker in Kibworth! Great news :)

Welcome Gillian :)

Starts: Thursday 12 Jun 2008, 01:13PM - Ends: Saturday 28 Jun 2008, 01:13PM

Welcome to Gillian Gamble who starts her role as full yimt youth worker in Lutterworth towards the end of the summer :)

Trip to Taize in the summer!

Starts: Friday 30 May 2008, 10:18AM - Ends: Monday 04 Aug 2008, 10:23AM

Hi,

Every year the Diocese of Leicester runs a trip to Taize in France. It's a great time away for those who prefer a quieter and more reflective way to meet with God, combined with a noisy and diverse social life!!!!

Check out the postcards HERE for more details, or get in touch direct with Jonnie Parkin on 01858 469 109

Thanks

Magnify

Starts: Saturday 26 Apr 2008, 02:36PM - Ends: Saturday 26 Apr 2008, 09:30PM

Exciting news about one of the world's most exciting youth events!!

The event takes place on Saturday 26th April at 7.30pm in St Luke's
School Hall, Thurnby.

Magnify is a youth worship event organised and led by St Luke's Youth
Band.

There will be a live worship band, talks, video, drama and much more,

Entry is free, refreshments will be available and all young people are
welcome.

For further information contact St Luke's Youth Worker, Ali Goodman on
07967 562922 or email youth@thurnbychurch.com

Click HERE to view the flyer for the event.

Critical Mass

Starts: Sunday 06 Apr 2008, 07:00PM - Ends: Sunday 06 Apr 2008, 09:00PM

Critical Mass is a dynamic and postmodern approach to the service of Holy Communion. Devised by two clergy from the Leicester Diocese, this is a highly youth friendly and accessible service. For more details contact Rev. Rowan Williams by clicking here

The event is this Sunday - April 6th!!

Click HERE to view the flyer!

Drugs comments on Premier Radio.

Starts: Thursday 03 Apr 2008, 11:48AM - Ends: Tuesday 08 Apr 2008, 11:49AM

I read in the press this morning that the advisory council are suggesting that Cannabis should remain as a Class C drug, and not be upgraded to a Class B drug, which some are suggesting. It's a debate that has been raging for some time.

Cannabis was re-classified from Class B to Class C in January 2004, meaning that the penalties changed (I've put them below for you to have a look at).

MAXIMUM DRUG PENALTIES

Class A: Seven years for possession, life for supplying

Class B: Five years for possession, 14 for supplying

Class C: Two years for possession, 14 for supplying

So what do I think about this? Well Cannabis is harmful, there's no doubt about that at all. Every study, every report seems to confirm that using Cannabis is bad for you. It's more likely to lead to Cancerous diseases, burns at a higher temperature than Tobacco, and is full of mroe toxins - but sadly the worst of its effects perhaps is that it is linked to various conditions of mental illness.

Strangely enough this week I've had conversations with 2 friends, both of whom are struggling with their friends who are serious Cannabis users - they're using Skunk a strong and more dangerous form of the drug.........and for both of the actual users, there are some developing issues of mental illness.

Now I could never give medical advice and neither could this website or the Diocese, but the facts are plain for all to see.

But there's another angle too isn't there? Why (in a world where if we ever needed to stand up and be counted.......now is the time), do we want to use a drug which essentially relaxes us, and messes with our heads?? It takes away our ability to fight against wrong, to battle with everyday life decisions, to make good choices. Why would we want to do that then I wonder?

If it were down to me I guess I would want to ask some questions about what it says to the world if we keep Cannabis as a class C drug - don't we then say that actually it's safe when it's plainly not??

The Diocese of Leicester would like to make it clear that Cannabis use is illegal.

For specialist help on the issue, please visit www.talktofrank.com

Teamwork club association

Starts: Monday 18 Feb 2008, 11:02AM - Ends: Monday 31 Mar 2008, 11:37AM

Hi,

Here are some details on an excellent organisation run by some friends out in the Diocese, have a look and maybe make contact!

Rob.

A NEW BOBZY'S BLOG!!

Starts: Friday 25 Jan 2008, 04:30PM - Ends: Sunday 27 Jan 2008, 04:30PM

CHECK OUT THE BLOGS GUYS UP ABOVE!

YP4L_Fund_Form.

Starts: Tuesday 22 Jan 2008, 05:27PM - Ends: Tuesday 22 Jan 2008, 05:27PM

Here you can download the application form to the YP4L fund for full-time youth workers in the Diocese of Leicester.

YP4L_Strategy

Starts: Tuesday 22 Jan 2008, 05:21PM - Ends: Sunday 23 Nov 2008, 05:21PM

Here's where you can download the forms to apply for funding towards a full time youth worker. Just click anywhere on this sentence!