Church of Ireland Youth Department
CIYD aims to develop young people mentally, physically and spiritually through events, activities and information.
The Church of Ireland Youth Department was set up in 1971. It is a 32 county organisation based on volunteer participation by adults and young people. To enable young people to develop a living and serving Christian faith by supporting and challenging the Church and the wider Christian community, and providing relevant support and development opportunities for young people and those who work with them. Its vision is one where young people are living out their Christian faith as effective members of a living church within the wider society.
Programme
CIYD co-ordinates youth work within the Church of Ireland and provides services and resources to youth groups, Area/Diocesan Youth Councils, clergy and youth leaders. The Department carries out training for youth leaders and provides a programme of conferences, seminars and specialised activities for its members. CIYD publishes X:Cite magazine quarterly and an Accommodation Register on an annual basis.
National Officers
President and Chairman: Rt Rev Richard Henderson
Vice Chairperson: Rev Robert Miller
Honorary Secretary Quentin Heaney
Honorary Treasurer: Edward Hardy
Staff
Youth Officer: David Brown
Youth Ministry Development Workers: Geoff Hamilton (North) and Shane Tucker (South)
Office Coordinator: Barbara Swann
Address
7 Elmwood Avenue
Belfast
BT9 6AZ
Tel: 028 90660052
Fax: 028 90660053
E-mail: admin@ciyd.org
Website: www.ciyd.org
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