Interesting looking new resource over at 36 Parables. Modern versions of the parables Jesus told his followers.
One video Found is available for a free download.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
This is a funny animation suggesting best ways for teenagers to split up with their girlfriend or boyfriend. It would be great to use it as a discussion starter on relationships, the difference between following God's way of dating as opposed to the world's way and also for looking at the differences between the sexes.Check it out on youtube here
UK German Challenge fund
Financial assistance is available to support collaborative projects between schools in the UK and Germany.
Maximum Value: £ 5,000
Notes
The Fund usually provides grants up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of £5,000, although in exceptional circumstances grants can be made that cover 75% of total costs.
Extended Description
The UK-German Challenge Fund is provided by the UK-German Connection, a government-backed initiative to promote Anglo-German links.
Maximum Value: £ 5,000
Notes
The Fund usually provides grants up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of £5,000, although in exceptional circumstances grants can be made that cover 75% of total costs.
Extended Description
The UK-German Challenge Fund is provided by the UK-German Connection, a government-backed initiative to promote Anglo-German links.
The Fund will support schools and youth groups in the UK and Germany to work on collaborative projects that encourage young people to:
- Explore subjects in an international context.
- Take a fresh look at cross or extra-curricular project work.
- Take an active role in a practical "hands-on" team venture.
- Work together towards an outcome, product or event of their choice.
The programme will support language and non-language related activities, along with curricular and extra-curricular projects. A wide range of themes can be covered, including:
- Science and technology.
- Business and enterprise.
- Citizenship.
- Energy and the environment.
- Multimedia and ICT.
- Culture and the arts.
- Vocational skills.
- Cross-curricular themes.
Latest Information
The current deadline for applications is 31 October 2010.
For the latest updates, consult the UK-German Challenge Fund website.
Key Criteria
The following organisations are eligible to apply:
- Primary and secondary schools.
- Further Education colleges.
- Youth groups involving young people up to the age of 25.
Applications from clusters of schools or youth groups are welcome.
Successful applications must demonstrate:
- Evidence of real collaborative work between the young people from both countries.
- Any activity focuses on thematic project work leading to concrete outcomes and results.
- A strong element of involvement of young people in the planning, implementation and dissemination of the project.
- In addition to benefiting the participants, there must be a wider impact on the school, college or youth groups involved.
- That both the UK and German partners will undertake trips to each other's institutions. These visits must be clearly related as part of the same project, whilst the period of time taken between the visits must not be longer than eight months.
- That there will be high local publicity/visibility for the project in both countries.
- At least 10 young people from each participating institution are involved with the project.
- That a vetted and qualified adult will accompany any projects involving groups of young people under the age of 18.
- The project has the support of senior management at each institution.
- That all necessary organisational duties, such as child protection and risk assessment arrangements, are carried out by the organising institution.
- Where possible, the trip includes young people who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to take part in such a project.
Eligible Expenditure
Grants can cover:
- Project-related costs such as materials, resources, dissemination.
- Travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for trips to Germany and the UK.
Examples of eligible activities include:
- Entrepreneurial projects.
- Development of new ideas, designs and materials.
- Scientific explorations.
- Debating workshops.
- Workplace-related activities.
- Cultural events, exhibitions and productions.
- Community projects.
- Creation of webpages and films.
- Blogging, reporting or song-writing.
Restrictions
Grants cannot be provided for:
- Unilateral projects.
- Traditional language exchanges.
- Trips with a tourist focus.
- Supply teacher cover.
- Hardware.
- Insurance.
- Students enrolled at a Higher Education institution.
Further Information
UK-German Connection cannot become involved with the organising of any project or trip and is exempt from responsibility once applicants confirm in writing that arrangements have been made.
Payment Procedure
Grants will be paid by cheque or international bank transfer in two instalments:
- 75% released at the beginning of the project.
- The final 25% paid on completion of a satisfactory final report or proof of project work.
Application Procedure
Before submitting an application, the applying institute must have already established contact and agreed collaboration with a partner institution based in Germany.
Applications must be made at least four weeks in advance of the project's start.
One participating institution applies on behalf of the whole project. All other partners must submit a signed statement confirming that they support, and are participating in, the project.
Contact UK-German Connections for further information.
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following:
- Contact details:
- Enquiries UK-German Connection
34 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8QB - Telephone:
- 020 7824 1570
Alison Kliché UK-German Connection
34 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8QB- Telephone:
- 020 7824 1572
ALM Children and Youth - a student review
One of our students from this year has kindly reviewed the course for her local parish and agreed for that to be shared more widely:
This course has involved two terms of weekly sessions in Worcester with the Diocesan Children’s and Youth Officer for our specialist group, and five Saturdays with all the ALM trainees together looking at Mission, the Bible, Tradition and Prayer as resources for ministry and working together in ministry. We had some enthralling speakers including Dr Helen-Ann Hartley from Ripon College, Cuddesdon and Brother Nicholas Allen from the Franciscan monastery at Glasshampton as well as input from within the diocese.
Our group comprised 13 in all, but three attended on Saturdays for multiple sessions because of child care or other commitments. We have covered practical aspects such as risk assessment and good practice, structures within the Church of England, and organising big events or residentials. We have explored learning styles, our team role descriptions according to Belbin’s analysis, and stages of faith. But most of all we have prayed together, played games together and shared our practice: there has been a lot of laughter, and a lot of oooh’s as we’ve heard of real-life experiences that made us consider boundaries, church organisation and exciting ways to share God’s love.
So what have I gained from the experience?
A new set of colleagues, and a remembrance that we are part of a diocese which offers lots of resources in books, CD’s, DVD’s , activity schemes and personnel to advise and assist: we are not on our own! Opportunities to ponder my own theology of children’s ministry, and to hear brilliant speakers extend my experience of prayer and mission.
Was it worth doing?
Definitely!
And what comes next? Whatever God leads me to, working in our children’s team and in the wider Worship team to “enable all to receive and hear the Good News of Jesus Christ” .
Sheila Freeman
Dudley training
I am pleased to share with you dates of forthcoming 'in it together' community engagement training sesssions. All training is free of charge and open to anyone who works or volunteers in Dudley Borough. See the DOSTI website for booking forms and further information
Friday 23 July,10am-3pm: Understanding Engagement - information and booking form attached
Tuesday 7 September, 10am-1pm: Community Consultation Tools training - information and booking form attached
Tuesday 28 September, 9am-1pm: Understanding Engagement - information and booking form attached
Tuesday 12 October, 10am - 2pm: Community Engagement Network event - information to follow
Thursday 14 October, 10am-1pm or 2.30pm: Strategic Partnerships, Networks and Strategies - information and booking form attached
Wednesday 20 October, 10am-1pm, Involving VCFS representatives in your partnership/work - information to follow
We are also in the process of planning a Cultural Awareness training session and a Partnership Working and Networking training session.
There are currently changes being made to both Dosti and the Dudley Community Partnership websites. The above information will be hosted on those websites as soon as posssible - we'll keep you informed.
YOUTH WORK SUMMIT 23rd October 2010
Youth Work Summit
23rd October 2010
The information below comes straight off the website, have a read – then, if you like the sound of this – book yourself in! I will be there, but do not let that put you off . . .
There's this idea that's been buzzing around the heads of some of us involved in youth ministry for some time, and it won't go away. It's the idea of a new kind of youth work event, created by youth workers, for youth workers.
It's the idea of breaking down old ways of doing things, and finding new ones. Of listening to a wider range of voices than ever before, from parts of the church - and the world outside it - that normally we wouldn't stop to engage with.
It's the idea of creating genuine dialogue between youth workers of all Christian traditions, who talk and pray together to shape creative responses to the challenges of twenty-first century youth ministry. It's the idea of curating a moment of genuine unity, where theology and ideology is momentarily put aside in the light of the bigger picture.
We had this idea, and we knew it was a good one. So we set out to create this new kind of event, which has led to our first Youthwork Summit, in London, and an immediate commitment to take it to other parts of the UK in the months and years to come.
We're committed to making these events different to anything you've seen before, but of course, that's easy for us to say. What we can promise - if you decide to come along - is that you'll hear lots of voices, including some you've never heard before. We can promise you'll be among friends, with whom you can have fun, share ideas, and pray. We won't have 'celebrity' speakers, hiding in a green room together; we'll just be together, sharing our hearts, and, we pray, meeting with God.
We also promise that this will be a place for new ideas - even if they're only half-formed. Perhaps by being present on the day, your insight will provide someone else's solution. Finally, we're promising a forum for discussion, where speakers will be immediately available for dialogue, and won't just talk, but also listen.
Just the way that this seems to be coming together is causing us excitement, and as we work to create a truly challenging programme, engage with technology in new ways, and of course, encourage you to be there, one thing is sure: it's going to be one special day.
So here it is - the first Youthwork Summit - our Big Idea for an event about big ideas. Why not come along for the ride as we find out where it goes?
Connect via their website, Twitter or Facebook page.
I am really excited about this event, and it would be great for lots of people from the diocese to be there – if you do book in it would be great to know and we can travel together or meet up while we are there!
23rd October 2010
The information below comes straight off the website, have a read – then, if you like the sound of this – book yourself in! I will be there, but do not let that put you off . . .
There's this idea that's been buzzing around the heads of some of us involved in youth ministry for some time, and it won't go away. It's the idea of a new kind of youth work event, created by youth workers, for youth workers.
It's the idea of breaking down old ways of doing things, and finding new ones. Of listening to a wider range of voices than ever before, from parts of the church - and the world outside it - that normally we wouldn't stop to engage with.
It's the idea of creating genuine dialogue between youth workers of all Christian traditions, who talk and pray together to shape creative responses to the challenges of twenty-first century youth ministry. It's the idea of curating a moment of genuine unity, where theology and ideology is momentarily put aside in the light of the bigger picture.
We had this idea, and we knew it was a good one. So we set out to create this new kind of event, which has led to our first Youthwork Summit, in London, and an immediate commitment to take it to other parts of the UK in the months and years to come.
We're committed to making these events different to anything you've seen before, but of course, that's easy for us to say. What we can promise - if you decide to come along - is that you'll hear lots of voices, including some you've never heard before. We can promise you'll be among friends, with whom you can have fun, share ideas, and pray. We won't have 'celebrity' speakers, hiding in a green room together; we'll just be together, sharing our hearts, and, we pray, meeting with God.
We also promise that this will be a place for new ideas - even if they're only half-formed. Perhaps by being present on the day, your insight will provide someone else's solution. Finally, we're promising a forum for discussion, where speakers will be immediately available for dialogue, and won't just talk, but also listen.
Just the way that this seems to be coming together is causing us excitement, and as we work to create a truly challenging programme, engage with technology in new ways, and of course, encourage you to be there, one thing is sure: it's going to be one special day.
So here it is - the first Youthwork Summit - our Big Idea for an event about big ideas. Why not come along for the ride as we find out where it goes?
Connect via their website, Twitter or Facebook page.
I am really excited about this event, and it would be great for lots of people from the diocese to be there – if you do book in it would be great to know and we can travel together or meet up while we are there!
Dudley Borough Pledge
Sign the Borough Pledge
You may be aware that the English Defence League is once again protesting in Dudley this Saturday. The Guardian recently revealed their aim is to increase tensions in as many different parts of the country as possible. Their protests have often been marked by public disorder and violence.Dudley Council have put together a pledge, and are asking local organisations to sign-up. The pledge is a recognition of the great place Dudley is, and the good relationships that generally exist between communities. Please click here to see the pledge.
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