Encounter
Intro
For over a decade, we have been running the Encounter Scheme for young adults. A year to give over to being equipped to serve the Church - but also a year to discover more about yourself and God's call on your life.
Info For Churches
The YES Encounter scheme began in the 1990s as a way of providing a gap year experience of church to a small group of young adults. Since then it has evolved into a discipleship and leadership training scheme which is both rewarding and intensive. Testimony to the success of the scheme over the years is that, having had a young person involved, parishes return year after year for more.
Info For Applicants
The Diocese undertakes all aspects of the equipping and training of the scheme member. Residential training is given at St Bartz in Barcombe, East Sussex. Single day training is at Church House in Hove. Parishes are not expected to contribute to the cost of this training in any way. All training based resources, travel costs and accommodation are provided by the Diocese.
If you would like to learn more about the scheme click here for the information booklet for applicants