What we do
Photos from the last Youth Service can be viewed on our Facebook Page (no login required).
Why we exist
"For the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." [John 10:10]
Young people are important to God, and that is why at TCC we see young people as a vital part of our church life. We want to see young people experiencing the unlimited life that God offers and to share that life with others!
What we do
Personal Passion
EXPERIENCING GOD'S UNLIMITED LIFE
It is our desire to see young people who are passionate about their Creator and Saviour, living out this passion through a personal, everyday relationship with Him.
Sunday
Every Sunday we run a dynamic, youth relevant programme for 11-15 year olds. This starts part way through the service, enabling the youth to participate in corporate church worship before breaking off for more targeted teaching.
| WHEN: | Every Sunday |
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| TIME: | 10:30 - 12nooon |
| PLACE: | St Mary's Centre [Directions & Map] |
Optional Bible Study
On the second and fifth Tuesday of every month we run small groups for 11-15 year olds. These groups are based on the underlying question "What does it mean to be a Christian Young Person in today's world?" We meet a local church member's home and spend some time hanging out together and discussing topics such as "Overcoming Temptation," "Perseverance through Hard Times" and "The Power of Our Words."
| WHEN: | The Second and Fifth Tuesday of Every Month |
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| TIME: | 7pm - 8:30pm |
| PLACE: | Contact Jonty for details |
Side-by-Side Service
SHARING GOD'S UNLIMITED LIFE WITH EACH OTHER
We believe that God has planted skills and abilities into the hearts of every young person. We seek to uncover, develop and utilise these abilities as a way of loving each other.
We give young people the opportunity to use and develop their skills and abilities through youth services once a term and also through the running and planning of all of our programmes. We also desire our young people to serve each other by encouraging each other to live life for God. Youth Service
Once a term we give the youth the opportunity to get involved in the church service by running a creative and contemporary service for the entire congregation.
| WHEN: | One Sunday a Term |
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| TIME: | 10:30 - 12nooon |
| PLACE: | St Mary's Centre [Directions & Map] |
Worldwide Mission
SHARING GOD'S UNLIMITED LIFE WITH THE WORLD
We encourage our young people to take an expansive view of the world by taking up the mission of sharing God's Unlimited life with others.
Tuesdays @ Thorntree
On the First and Third Tuesday of Every Month we run Youth @ Thorntree. This is a night where we engage with Biblical Truths at a basic level and have a lot of fun doing it. A great night for people to invite their friends.
| WHEN: | The First and Third Tuesday of Every Month |
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| TIME: | 7pm - 8:30pm |
| PLACE: | Thorntree Church, The Greenway, Thorntree [Directions & Map] |
Socials and Other Activities
We provide a host of socials to introduce non-Christians to our group. We have monthly socials (such as creative eating, tenpin bowling, movies) and events at other times (such as combined youth meetings, residential weekend and an annual week away at our national church conference).
| WHEN: | The Fourth Tuesday of Every Month |
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| TIME: | 7pm - 8:30pm |
| PLACE: | Thorntree Church, The Greenway, Thorntree [Directions & Map] |
16+
We run a monthly programme catering especially for youth 16 and over. This is a social programme introducing older youth to God through relationship.
| WHEN: | Once a month |
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| TIME: | Varies (usually from 8pm) |
| PLACE: | Contact Jonty for more details |
Who we are
leadership
This ministry is headed by Jonty King, who is employed part time by The Christian Centre. Jonty is a youth worker from New Zealand with nearly 10 years of experience in youth ministry. He has recently moved to UK with his beautiful wife Joanna. He enjoys beating British people at basketball and getting beaten by British people at football.
Along with Jonty there is a team of volunteer leaders who take a large part in the programmes ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all involved.
If you have any questions feel free to contact Jonty.