Reaching those who engage in youth and children’s work is paramount to the work of Dan Jones, the Youth and Children’s Adviser. ‘Newslink’ is a free newsletter produced by Dan three times a year at Easter, Harvest and Christmas, providing youth and children’s leaders with relevant articles, stories, ideas, new resources and training opportunities in and around the diocese. Read the latest and back issues here.
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The Olympics may be approaching omnipresence at the moment so the events provide a sound hook. Downloadable here are two lesson resources.
The first resource from the Council for Subject Associations explores the relationship between having personal and social value systems and how athletes and the Games use certain virtues...inspiration, determnination, courage, respect.
The second resource from RE Today looks at what impact Ramadan will have this year on Muslim athletes taking part in the Olympics. This explores how religious rules aren't always clear cut.
Both resources can be downloaded below.
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“We left feeling so supported and affirmed. Dan’s openness, honesty and experience was the perfect tonic for our volunteers” –… 
This worship idea is a reflection based on Psalm 46 - "Be still and know that I am God." It… 
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