During the summer holidays the illuminate team went to a youth festival called Satellites. 3 leaders, 17 young people and 5000 other delegates descended on the Bath and West Show Ground for a week of learning, worship and fun. One of those young people Isaac tells us all about his Read more…
We’re delighted to welcome Lia Mills to the illuminate team as our new Intern for the next year. Lia, who will be based in Cam & Dursley, will be part of the illuminate team, as well as spending some time with our partner churches in the area. Alongside her role she Read more…
The new year 7s in Archway had an exciting visit to their local church as part of their Modern World RS module. Each class met with members of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Paganhill and had a good look around the fascinating church building, which was bought “flat-packed” Read more…
The academic year finished in real style as the illuminateStroud team and guest Artist Steph Cormack, took over year 7’s RS lessons in Archway School. Focusing on the question “How can people express their spirituality through art?” Students were encouraged to reflect on their first year in Archway from a spiritual and wellbeing perspective, building on Read more…
illuminate is coming to Dursley! In fact, we have already arrived… Building on the activities already happening across Stroud and Archway School; illuminate is delighted to be moving into the Dursley Area. Working with Churches Together in Cam and Dursley our team will be developing a profile in the community Read more…
I love September. I love the late summer sunshine, the rain and wind. I love watching the leaves start to lose some of their sheen as they think about turning golden brown. I love the way the nights draw in, and the dew on the grass and cars in the Read more…
We are committed to continuing to provide the best possible service to young people during the developing situation with COVID-19, whilst assessing the potential risks and maintaining personal safety as our key priority. In line with government guidance, all are youth groups are currently CLOSED until further notice. But we Read more…