We are all trying to make the best of being in lockdown. It might be all you can do to just get by right now. We understand the challenges of balancing intense work patterns, child care arrangements and homeschooling, health fears and bereavement. Maintaining supportive communities for children and young people may be the last thing on your mind. But don't settle for simply making do during lockdown when you could still be making disciples. Here's a reminder of all the resources and support that you already have access to through your Energize subscription - and the great news is our team are working harder than ever to ensure you can continue to serve those in your groups...
Keep going where you can
You have access to the most powerful online resources in youth and children's work. Energize is flexible enough to meet your disciple-making needs throughout lockdown and social distancing. We've suggested 7 different ways you can benefit from it, including trying the 'Energize At Home' sessions:
If you haven't been able to master the art of running online group sessions, never fear! We've collected guidance for getting started and some ideas for what to do once you've made it online too:
- 7 ways to run a digital youth group
- Pick n Mix - for use in online sessions
- Online activities and At Home challenges
- Zoom - users guide
Partner with parents and carers
Whether you are able to meet on-line or not, there are plenty of ways to continue to support parents/carers and their kids through providing challenging and engaging activities to allow families to grow in their faith at home:
- Energize At Home - specially adapted weekly sessions
- Kids Club by Post
- How to add parents and carers to your subscription
- Plus... here's 7 ways to encourage parents and carers right now
Try something new
We are all doing something new during lockdown so why not fully embrace the variety available on Energize. Find a new session you've never tried before. Use a movie or a Christian video clip to stimulate online discussion. Take a moment to brush up your leadership skills:
- Training for you as a youth leader
- Energize at the Movies
- Youthvids
- Just search and explore for a new session...
We're here to help
If we can help you make use of Energize, remember you can contact us via:
- energize@urbansaints.org
- Live Chat
- PLUS, you can join the Energize Users Forum on Facebook
Peter Andrews
Resources Manager, Urban Saints
