If you'd like to read the annual impact report on the Diocesan Youth Service, it is linked below.
NDCYS accompany young people on their journey of faith from the age of 11-18, we do this by:
Sending out our small but passionate team of professionals to lead youth ministry in our parishes and schools.
Offering life-changing retreats for young people at our amazing residential centre, The Briars.
Supporting an inspiring volunteer team who provide profound witness to the young people we accompany.
The programme team at NDCYS has carefully crafted retreats that meet young people's developmental and spiritual needs. Each is rich in church teaching and scripture, drawing from the lives of the saints to address very real issues and concerns of young people in today's culture. The programmes are developed in such a way that if a young person visits every year, they are given a new and exciting programme underpinned by theological teaching relevant to their level of maturity.
The NDCYS team offer young people the opportunity to get involved in a number of exciting events throughout the year including open retreats, national youth events and even international pilgrimages.
With recently renovated facilities and a central location in the heart of England, The Briars Residential is well placed to welcome groups from around the country for various ministry events and conferences. The centre provides a sizeable venue with onsite accommodation catering for most groups.
We want to continue our 50+ year legacy for our young people in the diocese of Nottingham, and beyond, and support them in realising God's plan for them and we invite you for an unforgettable year on The Briars volunteer mission team.