Youth
We're a bunch of young people who love hanging out, having fun, making friends and exploring what it means to follow Jesus together. Whether you're curious about faith, already know a bit about Jesus or just fancy getting involved, there's a place for you here!
We have two regular meet ups. See below for more details.
Good friends. Big questions. Great Wednesdays.
Looking for somewhere to hang out, make new friends, have a laugh and maybe ask some big questions about life and faith?
Welcome to Refuge!
Refuge is our youth group for anyone in school years 7–13. We're all about having a great time together, building friendships and exploring what it means to follow Jesus – without having to pretend we've got it all figured out!
What's it like?
We usually start by eating food and catching up on our weeks. Pot Noodles and biscuits are always on the menu, but feel free to bring your own dinner, if you’d prefer, or eat before you come!
There'll be a few songs led by our youth band (join in, sing quietly or just listen – whatever you're comfortable with), followed by reading the Bible, praying together and chatting things through with the aim of getting to know Jesus better. There's no pressure to know all the answers – we're figuring things out together.
Then it's time for games, challenges and plenty of laughs! No two weeks are the same because the games are linked (sometimes tenuously!) to the passage we have studied.
When? Every Wednesday during term time, 6.30–8.30pm.
Where? Canford Magna Centre (CMC), right next to the church.
Never been before? That's absolutely fine!
You don't need to know anything about Jesus – just bring a little curiosity. You don't need to know the games (we'll work those out together), and you definitely don't need to know anyone before you arrive. We're a friendly bunch and there's always room for one more.
And the best bit? It's completely FREE!
So why not give it a go? Come along, get stuck in and see what you think. We'd love to meet you!
Games, milkshakes and good times!
Looking for something to do in the school holidays? Fancy a milkshake, a few games and somewhere to hang out with friends?
It's Your Move is the place to be!
We're a holiday-time gaming space and drop-in café for anyone in school years 6–13. Whether you're a board game fanatic, a competitive strategist or just fancy somewhere to chill out with friends, there's a place for you here.
What's it like?
We've got loads of board games and tabletop games ready to play, a milkshake machine to keep you refreshed and a tuck shop for those all-important snacks!
Challenge your friends, discover a new favourite game or simply grab a drink and hang out. And if you've got a favourite game at home, bring it along and introduce us to it!
When? Wednesday afternoons during the school holidays, 2–6pm.
We don't run every Wednesday, so check our events calendar to see when we're open.
Where? Canford Magna Centre (CMC), right next to the church.
The important stuff:
Entry is completely FREE! Just bring a little cash or a card if you fancy treating yourself to something from the tuck shop or grabbing a milkshake.
You can drop in for as long or as short a time as you wish (however we do ask you to sign in/sign out to keep you safe on site). No need to book, no need to be an expert gamer – just come along, bring your friends and make yourself at home.
It’s Your move. What's it going to be?
If you’ve got more questions about either of our youth meet ups, please contact Nic or Jenny at families@canfordparish.org
