Junior Weekend

14th-16th March 2025

 

“Water of Life” Junior Weekend – 14th-16th March 2025

A fun, residential, Unitarian experience for children aged 7-11 years old, held at the Nightingale Centre in Great Hucklow. 

The theme of the weekend will be “Water of Life” with activities including walking, water activities, a lantern walk, a barn dance, singing, planning and participating in child-friendly worship. 

Bring your family and friends, we want to fill the place!

All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult (ie. parent, church member, etc). The chosen adult can be responsible for up to four children, but must know all children in their care. 

Safeguarding:

All adults and Unitarian College Leaders of the weekend must have a current enhanced DBS Check which must be sourced by the Unitarian College, specific to the event. Only adults with satisfactory enhanced DBS Checks will be able to accompany and attend the weekend.

To apply for your DBS Check through the college, please contact Helen Mason at: HMason@Unitarian-College.org.uk 

Costs:

Children (6-11) Full Board Free

This cost is kindly and generously met by the Nightingale Centre. 

Adult Leaders Full Board £220

Please ask your congregations or district to help with the cost. 

To join us, book your place at: Admin@unitarian-college.org.uk

 

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Joyful woman celebrating sunrise in a wheat field, symbolising renewal and hope.

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Testimonials

"Unitarian College has opened up a path to Ministry that was previously unavailable for me."
Ministry student

"I feel incredibly supported and valued by Unitarian College."
Ministry student

"The courses are student-centred, thorough and intellectually and spiritually nourishing."
Ministry student

Celebrating diversity at Unitarian College Leeds with friendly attendees in colourful shirts. "The formation of the Unitarian College has opened up the possibility of ministry training to people like me, who otherwise would not have been able to study due to the confines of the modern life. As a modern institution UC is very much in touch with the reality. The training programme is tailor-made to fit each student’s individual circumstances. The content of the course is incredibly rich, covering a vast spectrum of topics, using various methods of teaching and student engagement. The ministry training programme perfectly balances being “down to earth” on one hand, and “looking up to the heavens” on the other, placing emphasis on the practical application of the acquired skills, knowledge and insights in the 21st century British Unitarian congregations. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that we still get the same rich learning experience under the restrictions posed by Covid.

But UC is much more than just an educational establishment. It’s a support network for those embarking on a journey of professional ministry. It’s a space where we, students, learn just as much from each other as we do from our tutors. It’s a space where new friendships are made and future professional relationships are formed."

Arek Malecki - Ministry student

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