Calendars 2026

Diocese of Galloway Youth Office

Youth Newsletter MARCH 2025. Now available here

Upcoming Youth Evenings

YOUTH EVENINGS: NOW OPEN TO P5 UNTIL THE SUMMER! We know that there are lots of P5s who’ve been excited to start joining our events, and now, until the summer, they can! As we look towards the summer, our Youth events are now open to P5 to come along and to get involved as they approach P6.

EASTER YOUTH DAY

Saturday 18th April from 11.00 – 4.00 pm in St Teresa’s Church, Dumfries. Open to young people in P5-S4 from across the Diocese. The day consists of a wide range of different (and fun) games and activities with old favourites and new games making appearances! We’ll also be hearing two short talks on the theme of the Holy Spirit and spending time in prayer and reflection. The day is completely free of charge with lunch – a BBQ and Pizza – provided free of charge, as well as sweets, crisps, and juice. Free transport is available to help you to take part, with the day itself running from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. When registering, you can reserve your seat on the coach, and we’ll be in touch nearer the time to confirm the exact pickup time in your area. Please see Website for more details and registration

2026 ADVENT YOUTH RETREAT

Following the success of our 2025 Retreat, our 2026 Retreat will take place from 27th – 29th November. For 2026 we look forward to returning to Gowanbank Scripture Union Centre and welcoming along young people in P7-S4 (current P6-S3). The weekend costs £160 with an early bird discount to £140 if you register before Easter Sunday. When registering, you’ll only be asked to pay a £50 deposit, with a further £45 due in June, and £45 in October.

Registration opens on Monday 2nd February with places being allocated on a first come first served basis – so be sure to sign up early to guarantee your place!

YOUNG ADULTS ONLINE SESSIONS: Can’t make it to our Diocesan Young Adults evenings in person? Aged S5-30? You can now join their monthly evenings online via Microsoft Teams to hear the talk and to take part in the discussion. Interested? Register your interest on the Diocesan Youth Office’s website: https://youth.rcdg.org.uk/online-participation/ and ahead of each evening you’ll be emailed a link to enable you to participate online.

SUPPORTING YOUTH MINISTRY: The Youth Office’s new online store is now open for business! Go to youth.rcdg.org.uk/shop to get a range of different items including their 2026 Calendar featuring photos from all of their events this year, including the launch of their Youth Evenings in Ayr and Ardrossan. email youth@rcdg.org.uk for an order form. By buying these products you’ll receive a great quality product and be helping to support youth ministry in the Diocese.