How to reach young people?

A topic from the World Cafe session of the National Gathering 2017.

• Trust is precarious - be careful not to go outside of parents’ authority
• Chance for young Muslims to get to know Christians first-hand rather than misconceptions taught
• Children provide natural connection to build relationship

Examples:

• Informal sports, e.g. football/cricket in park; Tae Kwon Do
• Parenting and Play groups opportunity for parents and children to socialise
• Some activities that have helped: Youth clubs, Messy Church (mind gender arrangements)
• Opportunity to share Bible Stories, e.g. school assemblies (Open the Book), Christmas and Easter events in community