what we do
Communities
Mobile youth centre
You can find our team out every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6pm.
Tuesdays - you can find us in Priorswood or Lyngford park
Thursdays - you can find us in Hamilton or Victoria park
Our van provides a mobile facility where we can meet young people where they're at, listening to their stories and deepening relationships over a hot chocolate and a game of uno.
Our van is kitted with TV's, Xboxes and is a great point of engagement, but more than that, we're here for connection. To create a safe space, a sense of belonging and strengthen community
This facility has proved invaluable since it's launch in 2022.
Mentoring
Meeting every term-time Friday night we invite secondary school students (School Yrs 3-11) to Canon Street Church from 7 - 8:30pm.
Here we explore faith, have fun, make friends and explore life's challenges. All youth are welcome whether from a local church or none.
All our staff and volunteers are DBS checked, trained and adhere to our code of conduct. Follow our socials for regular updates.
If you are interested in coming please fill out the consent form below.
Living Out Loud
3 Times a year we gather youth across Taunton for a night of live music, activities and connecting with other youth across the area.
All our staff and volunteers are trained, DBS checked and adhere to a code of conduct. Follow our social media for more updates
Schools
Chaplaincy Support
Kelly has started working with the school chaplain on a Wednesday, to help provide pastoral support across the school. They also run a lunch time club, enabling the young people to explore faith and prayer, alongside positive wellbeing strategies.
Our faith and what we do
What is Youth For Christ?
Youth for Christ (YFC) is an international Christian charity with a long history of supporting young people. Founded in 1944, YFC has a presence in over 100 countries, including the UK, where we have been active for decades. Our mission is to reach out to young people, offering them guidance, mentorship, and opportunities to grow in a safe and nurturing environment. At YFC Taunton, we are part of this global movement, dedicated to making a positive impact in our local community by providing support and fostering positive relationships among young people.
What’s our approach to faith?
Our work at YFC Taunton is deeply rooted in our Christian faith, which shapes our approach to everything we do. We are guided by values such as love, compassion, and respect, driving us to create a welcoming environment for all. While our actions are inspired by our faith, we are committed to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, feels valued, respected and welcome. Our goal is to serve the community with genuine care, helping young people to thrive and reach their full potential, always with an emphasis on safety, understanding, and support.
The 4D model
As christians we believe that Jesus is our hope and our salvation and so we want to share that joy and belief in everything we do using the 4D model of evangelism:
We DEMONSTRATE the love of God,
We DECLARE who Jesus is,
We give opportunities for a DECISION to follow Him,
We DISCIPLE young people to live their lives to the full.
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