TIME TO CELEBRATE, DISCOVER AND CONNECT
Summer Madness probably Ireland’s premier Christian youth festival and for many youth groups has become the annual feature of their summer programme, attracting thousands of young people from the North and South of Ireland. What brings together this amazing bunch of young people and leaders is the desire to encounter Jesus and then celebrate and explore the role of this relationship in everyday life. Connecting their personal experience with God to the bigger picture of what’s happening beyond their church, their town or even their country. The Festival offers a long week-end of faith building encounters, an action packed programme and an awesome array of bands, workshops, drama and debate. The Spirit-filled worship and the practical teaching from leading youth speakers combines with the wide range of outdoor activities to offer a varied programme to cater for all tastes.
A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY
IT’S NOT ALL TALK The whole festival experience of getting away together and setting up camp is an adventure in itself. Combine this with a range of fun outdoor activities and this makes for an exhilarating (and exhausting) five days. We have got zorbing, hip hop dance workshops, acoustic afternoons, caged football, bands galore, sports workshops, climbing walls, on-site laserquest, and themed cafes where you can chillax the entire day away from the hustle and bustle of the festival beat. WHO’S IT FOR? Youth groups and young-ish people from every background and denomination. The event began within the Church of Ireland and is now an independent charity. The festival is sustained through the dedicated support of hundreds of volunteer staff, and churches and partner agencies of all kinds. So you’ll feel right at home…just one big family. WHAT ELSE DO WE DO? We are known for the big festival but we also teach, equip and inspire through local church-based events, training events, resources, discipleship courses and working closely with other Christian youth providers. One of our core events called StreetReach provides young people great opportunities to share their faith in simple acts of kindness in local communities directly after the summer festival.
A FESTIVAL OF ENCOUNTER
We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord. Psalm 78:4
We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord. Psalm 78:4
Remember those who spoke to you the word of God - imitate their faith. Heb 13:7
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13
For more information about Summer Madness this year, StreetReach or our other initiatives: 217 Holywood Rd Belfast BT4 2DH E: office@summermadness.co.uk
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