Day of Prayer for Young People and Youth Ministry 2022
This year, the Church of Ireland’s Day of Prayer for Young People and Youth Ministry takes place on Sunday 20 November and will be accompanied by a new prayer journal from CIYD (Church of Ireland Youth Department).
Produced in partnership with Missional Generation, the prayer journal is designed to help young people to pray and provide creative ways to listen to and respond to God. Journals are available from Diocesan Youth Officers or youth ministry contacts.
In addition, the Exalt prayer app now has some new features. Exalt is designed to help 11–18 year olds, their peers and their youth group leaders to explore a weekly devotion together. It’s for young people seeking a faith in Jesus as well as those who have an active rhythm of faith.
The app offers a creative and interactive way for young people to pray as they explore six rotating themes over a year. During the year, young people will listen to reflections on Freedom, Justice, Forgiveness, Giving, Rejoicing and Mission. The hope is that as a generation listens to people reflect on scripture and hear honest and open testimony, they will grow in their knowledge and understanding of the Bible.
One of the new features allows users to share their experience of the Bible verse into their digital spaces, strengthening the young person’s confidence in sharing the Christian faith and scripture online.
Over 250 young people have downloaded the app since its launch at the Summer Madness youth festival in June.
Exalt is available from either the Apple Store or Google Play. Watch the promo film below.
Exalt App Final.m4v from Missional Generation on Vimeo.