Over 50 people who work with children and young people gathered at Christ Church Skipton recently for the first TEND event of 2025.
TEND events are run by the diocesan Children, Young People and Families Team, and aim to thank those involved in ministry with children and young people, equip them in that work, provide opportunities for networking and set people up for what they will do next.
The events aim to encourage those involved in this important area of work, building confidence to support their ministry.
The event in Skipton featured a keynote speech from Huw Thomas, Director of Education for the Diocese of Sheffield, as well as contributions from the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon.
The focus of the TEND events this year is on ‘Sharing Stories’, with keynote address, workshops and acts of worship all providing opportunities to explore the various angles of that theme – including storytelling with children, listening to young people, and sharing stories with the wider church.
The event also featured refreshments, discussions and a marketplace.
If you missed out on this event, you can come to a repeat in Wakefield on Saturday, September 6 – information and booking can be done here.
You can find out more about the support our Children, Young People and Families Team can offer here.