Connor Youth

07/08/2026

BIG NEWS!!

Bookings are now open for Connor Takes the Castle 2026! Looking forward to welcoming young people from across Connor Diocese back to 2nd - 4th October to Castlewellan Castle. Book your place now through the link in bio.

08/07/2026

One week on, still looking back with thankfulness for the time we had at the Connor sub camp at Summer Madness 2026! What was your favourite moment?

25/03/2026

What does the Bible tell us about God’s desire for children and young people and the methods he uses to raise up the next generation of disciples? These are evenings open to anyone who has a heart for young people and wants to know how the local church can play its part in this amazing work. Led by Johnny Beare (Director of Volunteer Training at Growing Young Disciples). Sign up free in the link in bio and remember to share as well!

19/11/2025

Who is ready for a Very Connor Christmas!

Come and join the festive fun with young people from across Connor Diocese. We would love to see you on Friday 12th December at 7pm, in Portglenone.

If you are planning on coming, speak to your youth leader who can fill in the form link in bio.

06/11/2025

How do we raise the next generation of disciples? What are the challenges and opportunities of reaching Generation Z?

Peter Wright (Assistant Director of GYD) will join as as we think about how do we as churches and youth ministries go about the task of “Engaging with Gen Z”. This will take place on Thursday 27th November, at 7 pm in Antrim Parish Hall and is open to anyone passionate about children and youth ministry, whether thats workers, volunteers, church leaders, vestry memebers or parents. This is a free event, but for catering purposes, please complete the form in the link below. There will also be a free book for everyone who attends as well.

https://forms.gle/mU8qXkiecDonVaub6

18/10/2025

**JOB OPPORTUNITY!** COME JOIN US ! ❤️

Please share as we seek to appoint a Part Time Finance Manager 🙏🏻

The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) is directed by the Church of Ireland General Synod, to be responsible for the development and coordination of Church of Ireland youth ministry.
CIYD seeks to fulfil this role in the following ways:

- Equipping the Church in Christian youth ministry and youth work practice.
- Empowering the Church of Ireland as a Denomination regarding youth work issues and concerns.
- Engaging with Volunteers, Youth Workers (both Diocesan and Parish) and Church Leaders in terms of their youth ministry provision and needs.

Full information on the role can be found in the advert here:
https://ciyd.org/portfolio-items/finance-manager/

Further information regarding the roles and activities of CIYD are found on the following website: www.ciyd.org

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st October at 5pm

18/07/2025

🎉 BOOKING IS LIVE 🎉

Booking is now open for Connor Takes the Castle 2025. Come and join us for our annual youth residential weekend at Castlewellan Castle. As well as having all of the fun and fellowship that we normally have, this year we are excited to welcome Rev Peter Blair to open God’s word for us.

If you want to be part of CTTC this year, make sure you have a chat with your youth leader first to make sure your group is going and use the link in bio or below to register your place.

*Please note, spaces are limited*

https://forms.gle/8btAKugyhdgG52wHA

17/07/2025

📣 BIG NEWS 📣 registration for this year’s Connor Takes the Castle, at Castlewellan Castle will go live tomorrow (18/07). Keep an eye on Connor Youth socials. Who’s excited?!

02/07/2025

03/06/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Equip training nights that were due to take place next week in Monkstown and Portglenone will be postponed. New dates will be circulated in due course.