Crusaders

 

Reconnect. Remember. Reignite old friendships.

 

For over one hundred years, children and young people have met the Lord through Crusaders and have gone on to be taught and discipled by faithful men and women of God. We owe so much to those dedicated leaders of the past, many of whom gave most of their time in service to the movement. You may be one of them.

‘Life as a Crusader is all too short – ten years at the most, and more often five, in length. As the years go by, an ever-increasing number recall with gratitude the lessons that they learned in their classes, for fifteen hundred of them are now linked with the Union as Associate members. The support they give, both prayerful and financial, means much to the work.’’ Annual Report, 1957

Just as those before us supported Crusaders, we would so value your support today.

"Being 'dragged' along to Guildford Crusaders aged 13 changed my life, career and personality; that's why I am totally committed to giving something back to Crusaders and my Lord. The mission of Crusaders and its values doesn’t change but it's a very different organisation to the one I joined and that's good and exciting." Peter Jeffrey, former Chairman of Crusaders’ Board of Trustees

‘And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.’ Hebrews 12:1-2

 

How you can play a part in the Urban Saints Story?

Whether you've been involved since the Crusader days or have joined the journey more recently, your continued support makes a real difference. Here are three ways you can get involved today:

Pray 

You can pray for our work as we equip youth workers across the UK and Ireland to disciple young people wherever they are - Praying for creativity, energy, and unity for our staff team as we pioneer new initiatives. You can stay informed and inspired by signing up to our prayer newsletter.

Sign up to our prayer newsletter

Give 

Your generosity helps fuel the mission. Every financial gift helps us launch exciting new initiatives and support those on the frontline of youth discipleship.

Donate

Spread the Word 

Tell others about what God is doing through Urban Saints. Whether it’s chatting to a friend or sharing in your churchand community, your voice can help others catch the vision and get involved.

 

Crusaders Reunited Facebook Group

Wondering what happened to the people you shared Crusader groups, camps, or trips with? Want to look back at photos, stories, and memories from across the decades?

There is an externally run (not owned by Urban Saints) Crusaders Reunited Group that you can join  –a space for anyone connected to Crusaders between 1906 and 2006.

Come and be part of it—and invite your old Crusader friends too.

Crusaders Reunited Facebook Group