Anglican Children & Youth Ministries - Diocese of Perth

14/02/2022

Dear All,

Due to the increasing presence of COVID-19 in our community, the ACYM Commission has decided to Postpone our forthcoming breakfast event that was planned to take place this coming weekend.

We hope to announce a rescheduled date as soon as possible, but in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact Mark if there is anything we can do to support you kickstart Youth, Children's or family ministry in your parish.

26/01/2022

Blessing of the backpacks
Jeremy Fletcher

Creator God, we give you thanks for the new start which September brings.
Lord of life and love: Hear our prayer

We thank you for schools, colleges and universities, and all who learn, teach and serve in them.
Lord of life and love: Hear our prayer

We thank you for places of work, for colleagues and clients, challenges and tasks.
Lord of life and love: Hear our prayer

We thank you for the opportunity to learn and grow at every stage; for the gift of making mistakes and trying again.
Lord of life and love: Hear our prayer

We bring before you these bags, which through the year to come will carry the tools of learning and working.
Lord of life and love: Hear our prayer
We bring to you those days when these bags feel heavy and difficult, and those days when they feel light and easy.
Lord of life and love: Hear our prayer

Bless these bags, all that they will contain, and your children who carry them.
Lord of life and love: Hear our prayer

Help each of us to grow in our knowledge and love of you, that we may see you more clearly, love you more dearly, follow you more nearly.
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, now and always.
Amen.

24/01/2022

Here are resources to help to support the children in your parish as they get ready to start school in the next week.

https://www.ctmresourcing.org.au/growing-up-together-intergenerational-rituals-to-m

https://www.illustratedministry.com/2021/blessing-of-the-backpacks-back-to-school-worship-liturgy/

19/01/2022

16/01/2022

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Come and join ACYMC at our annual Breakfast on the 19th of February (8:30 am) at Swan Valley Adventure Centre as we share ideas on how we can build a network of people who want to start fixing the problem.

13/01/2022

Do you wish you had more Children, Young people and families in your congregation?

Do you look around your Church and think ‘There must be more than this?’

Come and join ACYMC at our annual Breakfast on the 19th of February (8:30 am) at Swan Valley Adventure Centre as we share ideas on how we can build a network of people who want to start fixing the problem.

On the day, we will talk about techniques of engaging with your local community, supporting families and building a ministry that grows and last.