Children

Spirit in Sport – Sports Ministry

Spirit in Sport are a Christian sports ministry hailing from within our diocese. Chris Cox, the leader of the group, is an great guy and a true inspiration into sharing Christ’s Gospel in innovative and creative ways through sport. Find out more here: (more…)

Responding to Challenging Behaviour

Many churches with a heart for mission start working with young people – only for the work to fail because of not knowing how to respond to challenging behaviour. (more…)

Learning to take time: Fresh Expressions

This article is a reflection from Bishop Graham Cray about “Learning to take time” with Fresh Expressions. It is taken from the Fresh Expressions March 2010 update and is worth reflecting upon when considering activites and events such as Messy Church and other culture-based mission activities. Do we expect an instant quick fix to all our church woes with new groups??? read on (more…)

  • DOPCANDY

    Welcome to DOPCANDY… the Diocese Of Portsmouth Children’s AND Youth website. Here you will find information relating to ministry and work with young people across the Anglican Diocese of Portsmouth on the South Coast of the United Kingdom. You can use the dropdown menus on the top of the site to navigate about the site. Alternatively you can use the links in the right hand column.