Growing Younger networks and forums
First published on: 19th August 2026Upcoming Growing Younger specialised forums and network meetings for Autumn term 2026.
News
A new Confirmation course for young people
First published on: 19th August 2026Created by Youthscape and funded by the Church of England, Confirmation is a free confirmation course for young people in the Church of England.
Celebrating with our first Discovering Chaplaincy cohort
First published on: 17th August 2026Our first cohort of Discovering School Chaplaincy course joined with others involved in schools’ mission and chaplaincy in the Diocese of Ely, for an afternoon of celebration, networking and sharing of ideas.
Exploring Intergenerational in the Yaxley Deanery
First published on: 14th August 2026This Saturday morning session is an opportunity to come together as a team from your church and explore what it means to be Intergenerational.
Growing Younger Advent Retreat Morning
First published on: 14th August 2026The morning is open to all those who minister with children and young people in the Diocese and you are welcome to come by yourself and with your team.
Youthscape Essentials
First published on: 14th August 2026Youthscape Essentials is all-round training for anyone involved in, starting out or interested in finding out more about, youth ministry.
Diocese of Ely Growing Younger conference
First published on: 13th August 2026All those who minister, work, or volunteer with children and young people across the Diocese are invited. Come by yourself and meet others or why not come as a whole team.
Join our next Catalyst cohort - starting in October 2026
First published on: 13th August 2026If you want to be a catalyst for change in our churches and communities; gain new knowledge and skills to lead children and young people, then Catalyst is for you!
Catalyst Celebrations
First published on: 13th August 2026Huge Congratulations to our third Catalyst cohort, pictured here receiving their certificates in May.
Discovering School Chaplaincy - Join our next course!
First published on: 12th August 2026Our Discovering School Chaplaincy course can help you to support the wellbeing and faith development of young people in your local school.
Growing Younger Newsletter - Summer 2026
First published on: 11th August 2026Read the Summer 2026 edition of our Growing Younger Newsletter to hear about all things Children, Youth and Families, with information on resources, news, training, and opportunities for networking.
Paediatric First Aid Training Course - Nov 2026
First published on: 11th August 2026Training for anyone working with children and young people in our churches
Cambridge Youth Work Collective Social
First published on: 11th August 2026Cambridge Youth Work Collective, a network for all those working with young people in and around the Cambridge area within Church and Christian settings, are organising a social gathering for anyone involved in youth ministry in the local areas.
Recognise 2026
First published on: 5th July 2026Today (Monday 6 July) is the start of a national week of recognition for everyone involved in ministry with children, young people, and their families.
RECOGNISE is back for 2026
First published on: 6th May 2026Who makes a difference to children, young people, and families in your church?
Thy Kingdom Come - Resources for Youth
First published on: 6th May 2026New edition of the Youth Digital Detox Prayer Devotional Available
Growing Younger Newsletter - March 2026
First published on: 29th March 2026Read the March 2026 edition of our Growing Younger Newsletter to hear about all things Children, Youth and Families, with information on resources, news, training, and opportunities for networking.
Welcoming our new Growing Younger Enablers
First published on: 2nd March 2026The Growing Younger Team are here to support you with your mission and ministry with Children and Young People.
Barnwell Sports Programme Evaluation
First published on: 19th February 2026The Barnwell Sports Programme (which ran from 2021-2024) set out to explore how sport could become a space where young people encounter God and grow in faith.
Launchpad: Small Steps, Big Impact in Growing Younger
First published on: 2nd February 2026Across the Diocese, churches are embracing the challenge of growing younger, and the Launchpad program is proving to be a powerful catalyst for change. Designed to support parishes in developing children and youth ministry, Launchpad is helping churches take small, intentional steps that lead to lasting transformation.
