Youth ministry in the Church of England faces a significant challenge. The church’s disengagement and diminished attendance among young people is striking. The challenge is especially apparent in churches within the liturgical and sacramental traditions of the Church of England.

 

Youth Ministry in Communion (YMIC) is a project (established in 2021) pioneering collaborative and exciting sacramental youth ministry. This cross-parish youth network has been established in the Diocese of London to test ideas and creatively explore youth work within the sacramental tradition. We are sharing our learning with the Church of England and further afield, which has led to the establishment of another YMIC network in the Diocese of Southwark with whom we work closely.

 

At the heart of YMIC are three large annual youth events, a residential, investment into local parish-based youth ministry and developing young leaders. We are seeking to hire a new part-time youth worker to support this project alongside an already established team. If you are interested in finding out more or would like to apply, we would love to hear from you!