From the 5 to the 10 July 2025 the fourth CCN International Youth Gathering takes place in Coventry. Providing a meeting place for 18 to 25 year olds from across the CCN Network, it is an opportunity to share with others concerned about peace and justice in today’s world.
Over these five days we will meet to explore what we can do to make a difference as those who have received God’s gift of Shalom - Peace. In worship, small group bible study, workshops and keynote sessions we will listen to each other’s story and learn some of the skills and knowledge needed to create new relationships to bridge the divisions of our communities and nations.
God’s reconciling love is good news for a world where many are fearful and face ongoing conflict and violence. Being part of this gathering will inspire you to be part of God’s mission of reconciliation, to be a generator of hope in difficult times and places.
The gathering is open to all and not just those who have a connection with our CCN Partners. The programme will include engaging with some of the diverse faith communities in Coventry and the West Midlands.
On Friday senior students from local ICONS secondary schools will share in an afternoon of activity centred on the Cathedral ruins. Monday evening will be a celebration of hope, as young people from churches throughout Coventry Diocese join us, along with guest speaker, Krish Kandiah.
An outline programme is available to download as a pdf file here.
The first CCN International Youth event took place in Germany in 2003, bringing together young people from across the network to meet and share their experiences of working for peace and reconciliation in their community. Since then CCN youth gatherings has taken place in South Africa (2006) and in Poland (2009).
To mark the Jubilee of Coventry Cathedral, the 2012 Youth Gathering will take place in Coventry, the spiritual home of the Community of the Cross of Nails.
The event begins with 4pm registration on Thursday 5 July and ends after lunch at 2pm on Tuesday 10.
All participants will be accommodated in the Britannia Hotel, next to Coventry Cathedral, at a special conference rate available only through CCN. www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/coventry/
Some financial assistance is available from the CCN Gathering Bursary. For details of those eligible and how to apply click here.
The cost to participate, including all meals, accommodation, visits and activities is:
Shared Room £350
Single Room £400
If you live locally or do not require accommodation the cost, including all daytime meals, visits and activities is:
Full Event £200
If you wish to join us as a day visitor on Friday, Saturday and Monday only, the cost is:
Day Visitor (no evening meal) £35 per day
Day Visitor (with evening meal) £50 per day
A non-refundable deposit of £50 (with accommodation) and £25 (without accommodation) is required to secure your place.
Full payment will be required by 5 April 2025 at the latest. Any bookings made after that date must be paid in in full at the time of booking. Day Visitors should pay in full at time of booking.
If you cancel before 5 June we will retain the deposit - £25 (non Residential) and £50 (Residential) for full conference, £5 for day visitors.
If you cancel after this date we will retain an additional ammount of £125 for residential bookings and £25 for non residential, in order to meet our costs for commitments made.
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If you have any questions before booking please email us: [email protected]
There is financial assistance available to help CCN Partners attend our gatherings during 2012. The funds available are limited so you should apply early. To be eligible for assistance you will need to provide a reference from the CCN Partner in Africa, Asia, Cuba or Central and Eastern Europe which you are representing.
Gathering Bursaries of £350 will be awarded to cover the costs of the event. In addition, if funds are available, we may cover the cost of the UK visa application and award up to 50% toward travel costs to Coventry.
To apply email us at [email protected] with Youth Gathering Bursary in the subject line.
We are pleased to introduce Diversity Travel as our preferred travel partner for the Youth Gathering and the International Gathering. Working specifically in the non-profit sector, Diversity Travel have staff with many years of experience looking after charities and religious organisations, and are able to offer delegates at our CCN gatherings specially negotiated discounted airfares through their access to a portfolio of discounted charity fares.
There are a number of benefits to using Diversity Travel:
To gain access to the specially negotiated airfares, please contact Diversity Travel stating that you are attending the Youth Gathering or International Gathering at Coventry Cathedral and give the following information:
The designated Groups and Conference department will be waiting to hear from you; -
Email : [email protected]
Telephone : 0161 235 5410 / +44 161 235 5410
While we are pleased to recommend Diversity Travel, they operate as an independent company and thus Coventry Cathedral regret that we cannot enter into discussion over specific travel bookings. Please contact Diversity Travel directly with any queries.
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