Girls and boys in Jordanhill
We’re excited to announce that a new Girls Group has just opened up in Glasgow Jordanhill. A Jordanhill Boys Group opened in 1929, ably led by Norris Thompson from 1963 to 2008, and still meets each Friday. 93 years later, they have been joined by Jordanhill Girls! The Main Leader, Sheona...
Restarting after 60 years
“It seems like you’ve still got a heart for the boys” “It’s ‘vine’ work”, my wife Laura said. I agreed, as I knew God was speaking through her. We had been talking about the busyness of life and wondering how to fit Urban Saints back into this as we exited the...
Praying together on the Journey
Tomorrow (Friday 25th) we launch two events, both drawing people from across Urban Saints together as one. 24/2 Prayer is our latest 48 hours of prayer for the movement and for young people, while Our Big Journey is an opportunity for Groups, volunteers and supporters to do something together locally...
Pray for the wellbeing of young people
Young people have been significantly impacted by the pandemic, both socially and economically. Over the last eighteen months we have seen a rise in the number of teenagers struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Mental health is not frequently discussed within the church; leaving people feeling isolated or ill-equipped...
Breaking free from restrictions
The journey ahead of us is rarely smooth and running a local Urban Saints Group is a great example of this. Covid-19 restrictions are easing now - or in the case of England, being removed altogether - but that doesn't mean that week-by-week Group life is now all plain sailing....
Lent: An accessible journey
Mark Arnold - our Additional Needs Ministry Director - has produced a series of accessible video reflections for the season of Lent. They aren't explicitly designed for young people but are simple and accessible for a wide audience - including those with additional needs. Take a look at the following playlist...