Youth Justice
Over the last few days some big reports and research linked to youth justice have been published: A Rights-Based Analysis of Youth Justice in the UK: Unicef (UK) has recently published
Social work news and links
Big news and links from the world of social work: Statement on new EU ePrivacy rules and the implications for children: The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a statement on
Christmas tips for autistic people and their families
While many autistic people enjoy the Christmas celebrations, we know that others may find the change of routine, sensory overload and socialising overwhelming. In addition this year we’re also dealing with
Church of England updates advice on coronavirus
Clergy are being advised not to share the chalice and to encourage worshippers not to shake hands during the ‘Sign of the Peace’ in services, as part of updated guidance
Christmas video 25: Christmas Starts with a Baby’s Giggle
The constant onslaught of Christmas advertising from October onwards can start to wear a little thin as we enter December. Something inside us knows that however lovely the advert featuring
NORAD will still track Santa, despite the government shutdown
Even though the United States government’s shutdown has forced agencies to run with a skeleton staff, it won’t be affecting a long-running holiday tradition. The North American Aerospace Defense Command
Christmas Video 24: Nativity on the Overground
Accompanied by an indie-folk version of ‘In the bleak midwinter’, the traditional tale of the nativity is shown juxtaposed against the urban background of South-East London. All Saints Peckham, a
Christmas Video 22: The Mystery of the New Noisy Neighbour
A brilliant child-friendly way of exploring the nativity through the eyes of a mystery-solving mouse, as he discovers more about the birth of Jesus, finding that Jesus really is Emmanuel, Rescuer
Christmas video 21: Mary’s Song
Spoken Truth and the Bible Society have partnered together to tell the story of Mary’s journey to motherhood in a 21st century setting. Mary’s Song is a spoken word poem and
Christmas video 20: Silent Night by Pentatonix
This is one of my favourite versions of Silent Night, incredibly musical and yet beautifully simple like the original piece of music:
Youth Ministry and Church News from around the world
News from around the world of youth ministry and church: Baby Jesus stolen from St Annes Square nativity scene: Baby Jesus has been stolen from his manger in a town centre
Christmas video 19: Bethlehemiam Rhapsody
Carrying on the series of great Christmas video clips is the Bethlehemiam Rhapsody – old school but great: