Schools: Grow Communities
Grow Communities are all about helping children and young people flourish in their faith in ways that work for them!
Our School Team has had feedback from both pupils and staff on many occasions that while our Question of Faith RE sessions are excellent, there isn’t always the time during these visits for a more in-depth exploration of faith and spirituality. This is something we know that schools have been interested in pursuing for some time, but which we have unfortunately not been able to accommodate, until now!
You can invite one of our trained Schools Teams to launch a Grow Community group for your setting by contacting the office on 02380 550 435 or by emailing the schools team on schools@southamptoncitymission.co.uk
Click here for a printable Info Page about Grow Communities.
A Grow Community might function like a mini Question of Faith session, where pupils would have the opportunity to explore the Christian faith through stories, games, and crafts, etc. but it would ultimately be shaped by the pupils and their peers.
This peer-shaped, peer-served, but adult-guided Grow Community could like like a weekly lunch-club or after-school group, which would help the children or young people who attend to explore and flourish in the Christian faith.
As a Local Mission Partner with Scripture Union, we are launching Grow Communities in Schools across the Southampton region. Scripture Union has seen lots of evidence that children and young people thrive in relevant and culturally appropriate worshipping communities that are designed around them, their needs, and their interests.
If you would like further information about our Grow Communities, please do get in touch with us with any questions you have.