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Volunteers, young people we work with, people who support our campaigns and policy write about a wide range of subjects related to young people.

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Finding comfort and support
As Mary finds comfort, understanding and support away from home, how can we provide a safe place for young girls who run away today?
23 December 2012
The Right Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham
a dozen children holding Christingles
Christingle in Bolivia: 'An example of true generosity'
A supporter writes of young people in Bolivia supporting a Christingle service, raising funds for vulnerable young people.
18 December 2012
Paul Heppleston
an aisle at a church between two rows of pews
Preparing to be changed
Giles Fraser explains his sermon on John the Baptist - to recreate the playfully insightful service you may want to move seats while reading
17 December 2012
Rev Dr Giles Fraser, Parish priest, Guardian columnist and popular broadcaster
image of young boy standing outside
We are all Malala
Today we give thanks for the courage of those who face great risks to access what many of us take for granted.
15 December 2012
Rev Cham Kaur-Mann, Baptist minister
young girl looking through window
'It is incredibly upsetting when children in your class complain that they are hungry'
While remaining anonymous, a teacher at a London school writes of the hunger that many students must deal with at school.
14 December 2012
A London teacher
image of young woman
Investment opportunities
Where do we invest our time and talents? Investing in people will always be an intentional, generous and deliberate act.
14 December 2012
Rev Cham Kaur-Mann, Baptist minister
young girl smiling and speaking on the telephone
Celebrate and give thanks
How ready are we to offer praise and thanks to God and to one another?
13 December 2012
Rev Cham Kaur-Mann, Baptist minister
young man in a hooded sweatshirt
Actually seeing young people
How do we enable people who do not look the part to play their part?
12 December 2012
Rev Cham Kaur-Mann, Baptist minister
young boy in a carseat
Paralympic glory
Too often, young people with disabilities and learning difficulties are disregarded and overlooked.
11 December 2012
Rev Cham Kaur-Mann, Baptist minister
Firemen extinguishing a fire - text reads 'Who remembers the riots?'
Shout, shout, let it all out
Are we willing to enter into the wilderness and to hear the voices of those who are crying out?
10 December 2012
Rev Cham Kaur-Mann, Baptist minister

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