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Snap-shot of a Group post-lockdown

What does being part of an Urban Saints Group mean to young people, particularly in the last year or so as we emerge from the pandemic? One Group decided to find out, and they have shared the illuminating responses with us. How did you feel during lockdown when Crusaders* could not...

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Support US as you shop online

Did you know that you can raise money for Urban Saints while you do your online shopping? You can do your bit to support Urban Saints when taking advantage of the latest sales and offers too. Even better you can do so without it costing you anything more! Give As You Live It takes 2...

The Group in Ramsey and Dovercourt, Essex on their litter picking Journey

What a Journey

Over the weekend of 25th to 27th March, groups across Urban Saints took part in Our Big Journey - journeying together as one as a sign of belonging and togetherness. We had Journeys taking place along coasts, in parks, through the streets and even by canoe. So what was Our...

Westbrook Mini Camp (Summer 2021) on the front steps at Westbrook

Westbrook: a year like no other

It's been a year like no other at Urban Saints Westbrook - here's a brief look back at 2021! January: Locked down again With a third national lockdown announced on 4th January 2021, Westbrook once again fell silent to the chatter and shouts of children and young people, allowing the birds and...

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We will go...

"Create Groups that are sustainable but unshakeable,  Filled with Leaders who are teachable but untameable." Watch our newest Impact Team Leader, Sam, as he shares this spoken word (written and produced by our Impact Team) that perfectly captures the mission and vision of Urban Saints, uniting the past, present and future of...

Happiness is a Group called Ramsey

It's so encouraging to hear about the positive experiences of Urban Saints Groups meeting onsite again this term. In the case of Ramsey/Dovercourt Crusaders, it has been all the sweeter because they have been unable to gather much at all since the start of Covid-19. Group Leader, Nigel Spencer (who wrote...